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$693+ Cheap flights to Manchester

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Manchester in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Manchester. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Fri 15/521:05
SYD
-
MAN
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 22/513:10
MAN
-
SYD
1 stop45h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,534
Mon 18/514:05
SYD
-
MAN
1 stop27h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 18/811:10
MAN
-
SYD
1 stop24h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/2$1,538
Mon 23/321:30
SYD
-
MAN
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/315:15
MAN
-
SYD
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,546
Sun 8/316:35
SYD
-
MAN
1 stop30h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 11/414:30
MAN
-
SYD
1 stop41h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,557
Mon 18/521:55
SYD
-
MAN
1 stop43h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 30/511:10
MAN
-
SYD
1 stop34h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/2$1,600
Thu 14/521:55
SYD
-
MAN
1 stop43h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 11/611:10
MAN
-
SYD
1 stop24h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/2$1,606
Tue 10/216:35
SYD
-
MAN
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/219:50
MAN
-
SYD
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,612
Thu 14/521:00
SYD
-
MAN
2 stops42h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 28/512:15
MAN
-
SYD
2 stops40h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,613
Fri 24/421:05
SYD
-
MAN
2 stops34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 31/517:35
MAN
-
SYD
2 stops40h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,614
Wed 11/215:50
SYD
-
MAN
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/214:05
MAN
-
SYD
1 stop29h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,617

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Find the latest flights to Manchester in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 7 February 2026.

Return from

$1,534

One-way from

$693

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Average price

$1,758
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/5-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 25m total
  • Sydney to Manchester
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21/3
  • 21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 15m total
  • Sydney to Manchester
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

15:40-13:00

1 stop30h 20m

Manchester

Sat 30/5

14:30-06:10

1 stop30h 40m

$1,626

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

10:10-08:15

1 stop31h 05m

Manchester

Mon 17/8

11:10-06:10

1 stop34h 00m

$1,637

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

21:05-09:35

2 stops45h 30m

Manchester

Thu 11/6

17:35-20:30

2 stops41h 55m

$1,699

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

21:05-09:35

2 stops45h 30m

Manchester

Thu 30/4

17:35-20:30

2 stops41h 55m

$1,705

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

21:05-22:25

2 stops34h 20m

Manchester

Sat 20/6

23:30-20:30

2 stops36h 00m

$1,713

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

10:10-09:55

2 stops32h 45m

Manchester

Mon 17/8

06:55-06:05

2 stops38h 10m

$1,743

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

14:05-13:10

2 stops32h 05m

Manchester

Thu 20/8

08:50-06:05

2 stops36h 15m

$1,746

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/4

10:10-13:10

2 stops36h 00m

Manchester

Wed 3/6

07:05-06:05

2 stops38h 00m

$1,746

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/7

21:05-22:25

2 stops34h 20m

Manchester

Wed 26/8

17:35-19:10

2 stops40h 35m

$1,749

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/7

21:05-22:25

2 stops34h 20m

Manchester

Sun 23/8

23:30-19:10

2 stops34h 40m

$1,749

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The price you pay for your flight to Manchester may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Manchester. Reviews last updated 7 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United Kingdom, such as Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,507 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,507 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,507 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,159 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,507 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,507 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,507 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,387 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,507 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

FAQs about flying to Manchester

What is good to know if travelling to Manchester?

  • Manchester is one of the UK’s most musical cities and the roster of bands to hail from the city is long. They include Joy Division, New Order, Buzzcocks, The Smiths, the Stone Roses, Oasis and the Ting Tings. 
  • If you’re taking cheap flights to Manchester to catch a soccer game, take a tour of Old Trafford (also known as the Theatre of Dreams). Manchester United’s glorious history and unrivalled collection of silverware is on display. You could also take a tour of Manchester Stadium. That ground belongs to Manchester’s other team, Manchester City. 
  • Painter LS Lowry took his inspiration from the streets of industrial Manchester. His style of drawing – the “matchstick” men – has been criticised as naive, but his paintings capture the ordinary men, women and children as they went around their business or played in the streets. The Lowry Galleries in Salford display his work in regularly changing exhibitions. 
  • Shopping is a passion among Mancunians. The Trafford Centre has more than 200 shops, from high-end to High Street. 
  • China Town is great for Chinese food and the Curry Mile is the only place to go for a decent curry. Other, renowned, eateries include the Lowry Hotel, Harvey Nicholls, Market Restaurant and Soup Kitchen. 

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Manchester (MAN) if they wish to fly to Manchester. The Manchester airport is 14.4 km from the city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Manchester if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Manchester on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Manchester?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Manchester.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Manchester?

    Manchester is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Manchester. One-way flights to Manchester typically cost $24, while return flights cost around $159.

  • How much is a return flight to Manchester?

    A return flight to Manchester will typically cost around $184, however they can be found for as little as $159.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Manchester depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Manchester, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Manchester have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Manchester can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Manchester?

    Yes. Manchester has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport By IHG is the closest property to Manchester (0.0 km away from Manchester).

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