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Cheap flights to Manchester from $784

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — MAN
2 May — 9 May1
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Flights to Manchester in 2024

Find the latest flights to Manchester in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,539

Return from

$1,517

One-way from

$784
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Manchester
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Manchester (MAN)

Cheap flights to Manchester in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Manchester in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Manchester in April and May 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Wed 15/514:45SYD - MAN
2 stops28h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 2/616:30MAN - SYD
2 stops27h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,937
Thu 9/514:45SYD - MAN
2 stops28h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 13/616:20MAN - SYD
1 stop27h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,940
Tue 21/514:45SYD - MAN
2 stops33h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 11/618:30MAN - SYD
2 stops25h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,950
Tue 21/514:45SYD - MAN
2 stops33h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 1/618:45MAN - SYD
2 stops25h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,951
Tue 21/514:45SYD - MAN
2 stops33h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 11/618:30MAN - SYD
1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,954
Tue 14/520:20SYD - MAN
2 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/621:25MAN - SYD
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,962
Sun 19/520:30SYD - MAN
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/621:25MAN - SYD
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,969
Tue 14/520:35SYD - MAN
1 stop43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/609:10MAN - SYD
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,977
Sun 19/514:45SYD - MAN
2 stops28h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 2/616:30MAN - SYD
2 stops27h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,997

Manchester 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Manchester in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Manchester in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 20/521:45SYD - MAN
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/605:55MAN - SYD
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,517
Tue 29/1016:10SYD - MAN
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/1118:50MAN - SYD
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,720
Thu 1/811:00SYD - MAN
2 stops43h 35mChina Eastern
Wed 11/911:10MAN - SYD
2 stops40h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,746
Thu 25/720:35SYD - MAN
2 stops34h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 15/1012:45MAN - SYD
2 stops35h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,751
Tue 11/611:00SYD - MAN
2 stops56h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 17/910:20MAN - SYD
2 stops37h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,757
Mon 20/520:35SYD - MAN
1 stop43h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 2/609:10MAN - SYD
1 stop24h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,774
Thu 7/1115:15SYD - MAN
2 stops28h 25mLufthansa
Mon 11/1118:00MAN - SYD
2 stops26h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 25/4$1,781
Thu 7/1115:15SYD - MAN
2 stops28h 25mLufthansa
Mon 11/1118:00MAN - SYD
2 stops26h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 26/4$1,787
Tue 16/708:15SYD - MAN
2 stops43h 25mJapan Airlines
Tue 17/910:05MAN - SYD
2 stops35h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,800

Flights to Manchester departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Manchester, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights travelling to Manchester. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Wed 1/520:30SYD - MAN
2 stops34h 05mChina Eastern
Wed 31/708:55MAN - SYD
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$2,412
Wed 1/506:00SYD - MAN
1 stop34h 45mEmirates
Wed 31/714:05MAN - SYD
1 stop23h 00mEmirates
Deal found 26/4$2,418
Wed 1/514:45SYD - MAN
2 stops30h 15mEmirates
Wed 31/709:50MAN - SYD
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Deal found 26/4$2,500
Wed 1/509:25SYD - MAN
2 stops42h 35mKLM
Wed 31/717:30MAN - SYD
3 stops28h 00mKLM
Deal found 26/4$3,471
Wed 1/506:15SYD - MAN
3 stops37h 10mKLM
Wed 31/705:55MAN - SYD
3 stops39h 35mKLM
Deal found 26/4$3,521

One-way flights to Manchester

Explore one-way flight options to Manchester for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Manchester at this time. Users seeking round-trip flights to Manchester should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Sun 9/611:00SYD - MAN
3 stops56h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$784
Tue 23/712:35SYD - MAN
3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$979
Mon 9/910:05SYD - MAN
2 stops44h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4$1,001
Sun 9/611:25SYD - MAN
2 stops43h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 26/4$1,031
Tue 23/720:35SYD - MAN
1 stop43h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,091
Mon 9/912:35SYD - MAN
3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,097
Tue 23/710:05SYD - MAN
2 stops31h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4$1,114
Wed 7/821:50SYD - MAN
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,221
Sun 9/614:05SYD - MAN
1 stop26h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/4$1,238

Average price of flights to Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Manchester is currently $1,062 while a return flight costs $1,864. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Manchester (average of $1,291). Flying to Manchester in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,941). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$2,046

February

$1,976

March

$2,084

April

$2,132

May

$2,112

June

$2,392

July

$2,447

August

$2,470

September

$2,580

October

$2,035

November

$2,003

December

$2,970

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.

Temperature and rainfall in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MAN

Temperature

4 - 17 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

Manchester can be visited all year round, however the shoulder months of spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are pleasant times of year to visit as they’re outside the main tourist season. They also tend to be the best time to find the cheapest flights to Manchester.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Manchester?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Manchester should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 27 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Manchester, see what other customers have to say about Etihad Airways, Malaysia Airlines and China Southern. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,485 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I really like it. The flight attendant are super nice!

8.3
Very Good
1,485 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,485 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I really like it. The flight attendant are super nice!

8.1
Very Good
4,064 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,485 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I really like it. The flight attendant are super nice!

7.9
Good
1,623 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,485 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I really like it. The flight attendant are super nice!

7.8
Good
1,129 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,485 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I really like it. The flight attendant are super nice!

7.7
Good
4,459 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,485 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I really like it. The flight attendant are super nice!

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. 
  • How long is the flight 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

  • Which airlines operate flights to Manchester?

    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.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    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.

  • What does MAN mean?

    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.

  • 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, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Manchester.

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

    Manchester Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Manchester. One-way flights to Manchester Airport typically cost $63, while return flights cost around $132.

  • How much is a return flight to Manchester?

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

  • 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 55 minutes).

  • Does Manchester Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Manchester Airport?

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

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