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Cheap Flights to Manchester

 
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Recent return flight deals to Manchester

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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12:00 - 09:15Sydney  Sydney Kingsford Smith-Manchester Manchester
32h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Dublin
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15:40 - 13:35Manchester  Manchester-Sydney Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,532Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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15:50 - 06:00Sydney  Sydney Kingsford Smith-Manchester Manchester
25h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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21:30 - 06:50Manchester  Manchester-Sydney Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,533Qatar Airways
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15:50 - 12:20Sydney  Sydney Kingsford Smith-Manchester Manchester
31h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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21:30 - 06:50Manchester  Manchester-Sydney Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,533Qatar Airways
3+ days ago
Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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21:35 - 21:25Sydney  Sydney Kingsford Smith-Manchester Manchester
34h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul
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13:40 - 10:00Manchester  Manchester-Sydney Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,536Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 17 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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21:30 - 18:00Sydney  Sydney Kingsford Smith-Manchester Manchester
31h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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13:50 - 06:30Manchester  Manchester-Sydney Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,547Etihad Airways
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21:30 - 11:55Sydney  Sydney Kingsford Smith-Manchester Manchester
25h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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19:35 - 06:30Manchester  Manchester-Sydney Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,551Etihad Airways
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22:20 - 07:55Sydney  Sydney Kingsford Smith-Manchester Manchester
44h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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10:25 - 07:15Manchester  Manchester-Sydney Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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22:20 - 07:55Sydney  Sydney Kingsford Smith-Manchester Manchester
44h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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10:25 - 20:50Manchester  Manchester-Sydney Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,617Cathay Pacific
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21:55 - 12:20Brisbane  Brisbane-Manchester Manchester
24h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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07:45 - 17:30Manchester  Manchester-Brisbane Brisbane
23h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,634Virgin Australia
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21:55 - 12:20Brisbane  Brisbane-Manchester Manchester
24h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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07:45 - 17:30Manchester  Manchester-Brisbane Brisbane
23h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,635Virgin Australia
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Manchester

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Manchester?

Sydney to Manchester is the cheapest route at $1,532 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Manchester?

On average, a return flight from Australia to Manchester costs $2,167, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Melbourne average $2,069, while Sydney runs a bit higher at $2,125.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Manchester?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Manchester at $2,071 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $2,299.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester with an average price of $1,587 return.
•December ($2,924) and June ($2,375) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Manchester?

Afternoon flights to Manchester are the cheapest at $2,040 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $2,266.

What is a good deal for flights to Manchester?

Flights under $1,784 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Manchester at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Newcastle $1,505
•Melbourne $1,708
•Sydney $1,753.

When are flights to Manchester the cheapest?

Flights to Manchester are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 11% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Manchester

Low season

February

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Beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in travellers.
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When to book flights to Manchester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Manchester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Manchester, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Manchester is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Manchester is around $1,784 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Manchester?

    Last-minute fares to Manchester (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 6% higher than the average return fare of $2,167.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Manchester?

    Emirates operates the most flights from Australia to Manchester at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Manchester. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Are there any hotels near to Manchester Airport?

    If your flight to Manchester is for business, the Clayton Hotel on the airport site is a good option, conveniently located between Terminals 1 and 3. Another option only 20 minutes from the airport is the Britannia County House, with its relaxing atmosphere, spa and sauna. The hotel also offers a transfer bus to help you travel to and from the airport.

  • What is there to do at Manchester Airport?

    For those travelling with kids – or simply the kids at heart – a good option is the Runway Visitor Park on nearby Wilmslow Road, where you can watch the planes taking off and landing. The park also has a popular Concorde Classic Tour, which includes a good view of the BA Concorde G-BOAC occupying pride of place in the Concorde Conference Centre.

  • Is there anywhere for me to practice my religion at Manchester Airport?

    There are four multi-faith prayer rooms throughout the airport, including one in the Arrivals section of Terminal 2. These spaces offer a quiet space to pray or meditate away from the noise of the airport. If you are looking for the airport chaplainry, the main office is in Terminal 1, right next door to the prayer room.

  • Where can I freshen up at Manchester Airport?

    If you’re looking to relax those stiff muscles or freshen yourself up before your next flight, the Radisson Blu Hotel in the walkway between Terminals 1 and 2 offers shower packages for a small fee. For an additional charge, you can upgrade your shower to access the hotel’s full range of leisure facilities.

Your guide to booking Manchester flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Manchester, book around 19 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 11% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Manchester, a good return fare is around $1,784. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Manchester in February. Return fares historically average $1,587, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to $226 on a return flight. Midday flights to Manchester average $2,040 compared to $2,266 for afternoon flights.
  • Once you arrive in Manchester, a few great places to start are Didsbury Park and National Speedway Stadium. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • Manchester Airport has many opportunities for shopping in each of its three terminals. You can find airport-exclusive offers on technology, beauty products, duty-free food and souvenirs. Before your flight to Manchester, you can order products online through the airport website to be picked up at a kiosk upon arrival.
  • If you will be waiting for a transit flight at Manchester Airport, you can find airport lounges in Terminals 1, 2 and 3: a good spot to relax, unwind and grab a drink. To guarantee a space, it is recommended to book your lounge time in advance.
  • When looking to leave the airport, you will find the train station at the centre of the airport site. Here you will find trains running regularly to Manchester Piccadilly station. Tickets can be pre-booked online or are available at the information desk or ticket machines near the airport station.
  • If you are travelling onwards by car, you can find kiosks for the major rental car companies in the Arrivals section of each terminal. You can book a car when you arrive or pre-book online through the airline website. The airport is connected to the city centre by the M6, M60 and M62 highways.
  • For those getting picked up, there is a quick-stop point on Thorley Lane next to the JetParks 1 car park. However, if you’re looking to park your car, the best option is to drive over to the Terminal 1 Arrivals car park or to the multi-storey car park located between the three terminals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Manchester

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Manchester? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3686 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
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On the way there the food was not a good Standerd and fly Dubai is very cramped and again the food was not a good Standerd but on the way back food was excellent and staff were very helpful specially a lady which I took time to take her name Maria and another staff which was South African very very polite and helpful i am very sorry that I got her name

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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On the way there the food was not a good Standerd and fly Dubai is very cramped and again the food was not a good Standerd but on the way back food was excellent and staff were very helpful specially a lady which I took time to take her name Maria and another staff which was South African very very polite and helpful i am very sorry that I got her name

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

All was good. Emirates should restart allowing fast track immigration for business class at Manchester airport. Saves a bit of time

Had the salad which tasted awfully spat it out but still got food poisoning 1 after running to toilet crew would not let me sit near toilets I was stuck in window seat

Manchester airport facilities for special assistance was nothing short of disgraceful. Not an Emirates issue but they should be made aware.

Boarding crew at the gate mostly were being difficult. But one on board much better experience with crew and service!

Check in was awful.., Desks gone….it was a cheap chaotic environment not the usual seated staff member not there….instead a staff little platform…(staff were good) the whole thing reeked of cheap penny pinching- underwhelmed

Boarding was good and efficient, however since this was a late flight I spent most of the time sleeping so can't express any further opinions

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

See previous answers. Also food options limited, entertainment difficult to use and did not work properly, lay flat bed is quite big but very hard and uncomfortable

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

The crew were fine. I didn’t enjoy the food at all. I found it unappetising and really had trouble eating it. The comfort level was fine and our return flight is with Cathay Pacific but honestly I probably wouldn’t fly Cathay Pacific again.

We requested special assistance and Cathay Pacific provided it in Sydney, but we were completely forgotten about in Hong Kong - when we really needed the help to catch our connecting flight. Really disappointing service.

Would have liked working outlets on the flight. The first meal was very bleh, the second meal was a lot better so overall okay meals

The staff were excellent considering it was a jam packed flight. We had to wait nearly an hour for our baggage to appear on the carousel. That was a real shame.

Flight attendants were wonderful, and so helpful to me travelling alone with a young baby

New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.

Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

I was flying business so you expect a level of comfort/support…but the staff on these flights were outstanding in their attention to detail and nothing was too difficult for them.

Overall the crew were friendlier than similar premium airlines like Cathay or Singapore. Seat was good. Food was excellent.. the starlink wifi was a real plus. The entertainment was just ok.

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

I would advice everybody not to fly by Indigo, no entertainment in flight, rude behavior of staff, worst experience of my life

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Nothing I knew what I was getting into ; no complaints when on string budget

Connection booked by Etihad was delayed and upon arrival to counter they closed it and denied boarding although there was still 15 minutes to go . Manager Karen was very rude and did not want to listen seems there as overbooking and canceling boarding was the only solution..

Maybe some more information as to why the flight got delayed I understand may be tell your customers that missiles were fired at a specific airport wouldn't be reassuring to the customers and would cause mayhem but something like recent events have cause a delay on your flight or smth

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Short travel duration. However, I had placed meal preference while booking my air ticket but was given vegetarian meal on board. Food was okay. Not so great. Didn't like Spanish eggplant, cold chickpeas salad. No hot soup was available. Everything cold cold only.

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