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Flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Manchester

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sunshine Coast to Manchester? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Manchester.£979 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Sat, 14 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sunshine Coast on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £979, select.
Manchester.£1,179 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Tue, 26 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Sunshine Coast on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Manchester on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,179, select.
Manchester.£1,266 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar and Jet2.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from Manchester on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,266, select.
Manchester.£1,370 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Sunshine Coast on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Manchester on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,370, select.
Manchester.£1,432 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Sunshine Coast on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Manchester on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,432, select.
Manchester.£1,446 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Sunshine Coast on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Manchester on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,446, select.
Manchester.£1,514 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Sunshine Coast on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Manchester on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,514, select.
Manchester.£1,653 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Manchester on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,653, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast to Manchester

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sunshine Coast to Manchester flights are currently cheapest in March.
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Sunshine Coast to Manchester: Alternative routes

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Sunshine Coast to Manchester: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£979
Cheapest month to flyMarch

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Finding cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Manchester: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sunshine Coast to Manchester is £979. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Manchester. But we found flights with one or more stops from £979.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Sunshine Coast to Manchester.
The cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast to Manchester is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sunshine Coast Airport to Manchester Airport on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sunshine Coast Airport and Manchester Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Manchester but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manchester is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Manchester.

Flying from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know

  • Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Manchester ten hours behind Sunshine Coast.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your MCY to MAN flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • At the moment, £391 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £979. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from MCY to MAN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Manchester Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MCY to MAN.

  • Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

  • 72.71% of flights leaving from Sunshine Coast Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Sunshine Coast to Sunshine Coast Airport is around 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MCY:

Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)

Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester

  • Manchester Airport is roughly 11 miles from central Manchester. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Manchester Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Manchester in January.

  • Book your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you want to visit Manchester during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCY to MAN in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Manchester is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 160 miles south-east of Manchester, a visit to London will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.

  • Birmingham is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 70 miles south of Manchester. No trip is complete without a visit to Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sunshine Coast to Manchester

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