Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MELA) to Manchester (MAN)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Manchester? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Manchester.£643 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Manchester on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £643, select.

Manchester.£672 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Wed, 8 Apr.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Manchester on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £672, select.

Manchester.£698 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Scoot and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £698, select.

Manchester.£705 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Scoot and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £705, select.

Manchester.£712 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Scoot and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £712, select.

Manchester.£713 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with Jetstar and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Manchester on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £713, select.

Manchester.£714 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Scoot and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £714, select.

Manchester.£714 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Manchester on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £714, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Manchester

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

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Melbourne to Manchester: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne to Manchester below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Manchester.

Melbourne to Manchester: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£643
Cheapest month to fly	March

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Manchester: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne to Manchester?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Manchester is £643. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Manchester?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Manchester. But we found flights with one stop from £643.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne to Manchester?

As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Manchester.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Manchester?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Manchester is usually March.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Manchester Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Manchester Airport on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne to Manchester Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Manchester Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Manchester?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Manchester?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Manchester with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Manchester is Etihad Airways .

Travelling from Melbourne to Manchester Airport (MAN): What you need to know

Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Manchester Airport (MAN).
Manchester Airport is located in Manchester. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to MAN, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to MAN leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
- Dubai Airport (DXB)
- Changi International Airport (SIN)
- Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Manchester Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to MAN flight is far easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down on schedule.

About Manchester Airport (MAN)

If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Manchester Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MAN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and experience more of Manchester and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Manchester Airport flight.

Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester

Manchester Airport to the centre of Manchester is around 9 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Currently, £249 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Manchester Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £643. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to MAN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Melbourne to Manchester Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to MAN.
Find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Manchester Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Manchester Airport (MAN)

It's time to decide when to book your flight from Melbourne to Manchester Airport (MAN). August is the busiest month to visit Manchester. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your Melbourne to MAN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Manchester Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Manchester

When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Manchester right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Manchester Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown are highlights which should be on every Manchester itinerary.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

Manchester has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you should also see. About 257 kms (160 miles) south-east of Manchester, a trip to London will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 105 kms (65 miles) south of Manchester, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.