$186 Cheap Flights to Manchester

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Manchester Airport? If you want to travel to Manchester Airport next month, round-trip fares start from $406. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Manchester.

Airports near Manchester

Compare routes to Manchester below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Direct flights to Manchester

Frequently asked questions

KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Delta, Aer Lingus, British Airways and TUI all fly non-stop to Manchester.
The cheapest month to fly to Manchester is usually February.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Manchester but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 11 minutes.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Manchester is $400. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Manchester Airport is Monday, February 2, 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manchester is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aer Lingus offers the cheapest flight tickets to Manchester.

Flying to Manchester

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$400
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time8 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airlineKLM
Average flights per week178

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How to find cheap flights to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Manchester Airport is $186. A round-trip plane ticket to MAN right now is $400.

  • Get updates on fares by creating a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to MAN go down, we'll notify you.

  • The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to score some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located.

  • Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of securing cheap flights to Manchester. Doing this will give you more options for where you begin and end your journey, along with different fares.

  • Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Manchester Airport.

Best time to go to Manchester

  • The cheapest month to board a flight to Manchester is typically May.

  • Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to MAN that fits your budget and itinerary.

  • Fly to Manchester in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MAN, but also when fares are typically more expensive.

  • Travel in February if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Manchester are usually cheaper.

  • The weather can make or break a vacation, so consider what kind of conditions you enjoy traveling in. Manchester is warmest in July, with averages of between 48ºF and 73ºF.

  • Ranging from 30ºF to 45ºF, January is when temperatures are lowest.

  • April often brings more sun than cloud. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Manchester.

  • The wettest time of year is July. Travel then and you can expect to get around 12 days of rainfall.

Traveling to Manchester Airport (MAN): What you need to know

  • Avoid the layovers and get to Manchester in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to Manchester Airport with one of these airlines:

  • If you want to jet away with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your MAN plane ticket with Cathay Pacific. Up to 88% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled.

  • On arrival at MAN, you'll be in the UTC+0 timezone.

  • Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to MAN. Choose one of these hotels near Manchester Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:

  • Kick off your Manchester break sooner by collecting a car rental in MAN. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are major providers to pick from here.

  • Manchester Airport has an on-time rating of 59%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.

Getting to central Manchester from Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • MAN is about 11 miles from central Manchester.

  • Once you've touched down from your flight to MAN, driving to the center will take around 30 minutes.

  • Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you'd like to stay close to all the action in Manchester, book a room at one of these comfortable options:

Manchester highlights

  • Step off your flight to Manchester and head straight for these well-known attractions:

    • Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour: Located in Old Trafford around 2 miles south-west of the city center, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your city tour.

    • Cathedral Gardens: You'll discover this park roughly 0.5 miles north of the center in Deansgate. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Manchester.

    • Manchester Christmas Market: Take on this landmark next. About 0.2 miles north-west of the city center in Deansgate, it's well worth visiting for the full Manchester experience.

How to get to Preston from Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • MAN is a gateway to the nearby city of Preston, which is about 35 miles away. The best way to reach the center will come down to when you're traveling, so plan ahead.

Traveling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bradford

  • Bradford is another city that you can easily get to from Manchester Airport. It's about 35 miles away.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • Craving more adventure? London is an essential stop in the United Kingdom. It's around 160 miles south-east of Manchester and features The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. The major airport for this city is London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • Birmingham is another top destination in the United Kingdom and is roughly 65 miles south of Manchester. Make it a trip to remember with stops at The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre. Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is the key arrival point for this city.

  • Or head for Bristol, about 130 miles south of Manchester. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are just a taste of what's waiting. You can reach this city by flying into Bristol Airport (BRS).

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