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$508+ Cheap flights to Manchester

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8 Dec — 15 Dec1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Manchester in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Manchester

Sun 8/1116:50 -
2 stops35h 55m
Sun 22/1108:35 -
2 stops34h 55m
Deal found 4/11$1,562
Sat 7/1121:30 -
1 stop43h 45m
Sat 14/1113:50 -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 2/11$1,565
Sun 15/1116:50 -
2 stops31h 45m
Mon 30/1114:40 -
3 stops35h 40m
Deal found 5/11$1,569
Wed 11/1116:50 -
1 stop24h 25m
Wed 25/1111:10 -
2 stops35h 50m
Deal found 7/11$1,574
Tue 10/1122:20 -
1 stop44h 35m
Tue 24/1110:25 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 5/11$1,578
Thu 12/1121:30 -
2 stops35h 35m
Wed 25/1108:15 -
2 stops35h 15m
Deal found 5/11$1,591
Thu 12/1112:00 -
2 stops32h 15m
Mon 30/1114:40 -
3 stops35h 40m
Deal found 7/11$1,593
Mon 9/1116:50 -
2 stops35h 40m
Mon 23/1114:40 -
3 stops35h 40m
Deal found 6/11$1,594
Sat 14/1121:30 -
2 stops34h 55m
Sun 29/1116:35 -
2 stops26h 55m
Deal found 7/11$1,604

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Return from

$1,565

One-way from

$508

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,719
15/11-29/11
  • 15/11-29/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 25m total
  • Sydney to Manchester
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14/1-31/12
  • 14/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Sydney to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($290 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAN Manchester

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/1

22:20-18:35

2 stops31h 15m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$830

SydneyManchester

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAN Manchester

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/1

21:10-18:35

2 stops32h 25m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$948

SydneyManchester

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAN Manchester

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/12

07:55-06:40

2 stops33h 45m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$978

SydneyManchester

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAN Manchester

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/2

07:55-09:40

3 stops36h 45m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,345

SydneyManchester

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAN Manchester

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/1

07:35-06:00

3 stops33h 25m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,374
Fastest return journey

SydneyManchester

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAN Manchester

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/11

15:50-06:00

1 stop25h 10m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,537

SydneyManchester

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAN Manchester

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/2

21:35-21:25

2 stops34h 50m

Manchester

Sun 14/3

10:45-19:25

2 stops45h 40m

$1,671

SydneyManchester

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAN Manchester

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/1

21:30-18:00

1 stop31h 30m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,888

SydneyManchester

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAN Manchester

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

20:05-21:25

3 stops36h 20m

Manchester

Mon 14/12

14:40-13:20

3 stops35h 40m

$2,028

SydneyManchester

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAN Manchester

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/4

07:00-08:15

2 stops34h 15m

Manchester

Thu 6/5

11:10-07:35

2 stops35h 25m

$2,294

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Manchester

When is the best time to book a flight to Manchester?

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 34 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

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
3,692 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,692 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,692 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,539 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,692 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,123 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,692 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,707 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,692 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,555 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,692 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

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, Emirates 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 $41, while return flights cost around $45.

  • How much is a return flight to Manchester?

    A return flight to Manchester will typically cost around $51, however they can be found for as little as $45.

  • 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 (21 hours 35 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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