Cheap Flights from New York to Manchester

This information is correct as of June 2016

Airlines that fly from New York to Manchester

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Thomas Cook Airlines and Virgin Atlantic fly direct to Manchester from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. United Airlines offer a flight to Manchester from Newark Liberty International Airport.  There are no flights from LaGuardia Airport.

Terminal Information – Departing

This is only a guideline. Always check your boarding pass for up-to-date terminal information.

From JFK: most flights to Manchester depart from terminal 4, apart from American Airlines who depart from terminal 8. Terminal 4 has a fantastic range of places to eat, including places owned by renowned local restaurateurs Danny Meyer and Marcus Samuelsson.

From Newark Liberty: flights to Manchester depart from terminal C. United Express also fly to Manchester New Hampshire, so double check the airport code before heading to the gate. Manchester UK is MAN, while Manchester USA is MHT.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Manchester Airport has three terminals, all within an easy walk of each other. It's one of Britain's biggest airports (in fact it's the biggest if you don't include any London airports). It's well connected to the city centre with public and private transport links. The airport's train station is in between terminals 1 and 2 and you can reach it via the covered walkway from each terminal. If your flight lands at terminal 3 you can get to the station by walking through terminal 1 first. There are frequent direct trains to Manchester Piccadilly train station in the city centre. The airport is also served by the local Metrolink tram network, which is ideal if you're heading into the suburbs. National Express and Stagecoach buses are also available: it's best to pre-book your seat. There's a taxi rank outside each terminal. Car hire from Manchester Airport is a great option if you want to explore the north of England. Remember that traffic in Britain drives on the left hand side of the road, and the majority of cars are manual.

Practical Information

American citizens can enter the UK for up to 90 days, visa free, with the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). However, if you have a criminal record or have been refused entry to the UK before, we recommend applying for a visa. You will need a valid passport. We recommend arriving at the airport at least three hours before your flight is scheduled to depart.

What to expect in Manchester

Manchester is five hours ahead of New York. The climate in Manchester is milder, with cooler summers and slightly warmer winters. Don't leave your winter coat at home, however. Manchester's coldest month, January, has an average temperature of  4°C (just 2°C warmer than New York City's average winter temperature). Great news for budget travellers: Manchester is a lot cheaper than New York. You can enjoy a three course meal for two for £45* (about a third cheaper than NYC) and a pint of local beer is just over £3.50*.

*Prices subject to change