$883+ Cheap flights to Manchester

Peak Season: In terms of attractions, there are plenty of reasons to take cheap flights to Manchester. The third largest city in the United Kingdom, Manchester is the home of the Industrial Revolution and has a large number of regeneration projects from those days dotting the cityscape. It is the base of Manchester United, the world’s most popular football club, and music fans will know Manchester as the place where bands Joy Division, New Order, Buzzcocks, The Smiths, the Stone Roses and Oasis hail from. The warmer months from May to September are peak season for travellers to arrive on flights to Manchester. Summer temperatures are moderate and not too hot (averaging 16 C), with a touch of humidity. A number of festivals and outdoor events take place during this period with some popular festivals hosted by the city including: The Eurocultured Street Festival (June), Manchester International Festival (July), Manchester Jazz Festival (July) and Manchester Pride (August). December is also a busy period for Manchester, so expect flight prices to be considerably higher in the lead up to Christmas. Off Season: Manchester’s colder and wetter months between December to February are considered the city’s off season. Winter temperatures hover between 3 and 6 degrees and there is usually snowfall in the roads and hills that surround the city, if not in the city itself. Winter is a good time to pick up accommodation bargains once you’ve booked your cheap flights to Manchester.

Flights from Sydney to Manchester – 21 hrs 45 mins Flights from Melbourne to Manchester – 21 hrs 30 mins Flights from Brisbane to Manchester – 23 hrs 35 mins Flights from Perth to Manchester – 20 hrs 10 mins

There are several airline options if you want to bypass London and fly direct to Manchester from Australia. Routes will generally have one or two stopovers in Asia, Europe or the Middle East, depending on who you fly with. Search for cheap flights to Manchester from Australia’s major cities flying with airlines such as: Etihad Airways, Qantas, Emirates, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific.

Manchester Airport (MAN) lies around 14 km south west of the city. There are three terminals, with Terminals 1 and 2 handling the majority of international flights. Passengers can use the moving walkway along the Skylink to transfer between terminals. The quickest way to reach Manchester city is by train from The Station to Manchester Piccadilly which takes around 20 minutes. The Station is the airport’s transport hub which also has bus and coach services. Taxis are located at all terminals and there are car rental desks available.

This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Manchester Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MAN flight.

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.

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.

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

Manchester is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Manchester. One-way flights to Manchester typically cost $42, while return flights cost around $132.

A return flight to Manchester will typically cost around $92, however they can be found for as little as $86.

For those looking to save time traveling to Manchester, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 30 minutes).

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

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