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Cheap flights to Manchester from $983

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.
BOS — MAN
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult
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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 525,180 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,147

Return from

$1,923

One-way from

$983
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Manchester
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Manchester (MAN)

Cheap flights to Manchester in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Manchester in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,180 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Manchester in May and June 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Mon 3/610:05SYD - MAN
2 stops39h 40mChina Southern
Tue 2/708:55MAN - SYD
2 stops25h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$1,642
Tue 11/611:00SYD - MAN
2 stops56h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 17/910:20MAN - SYD
2 stops37h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$1,778
Mon 3/621:45SYD - MAN
2 stops45h 40mChina Southern
Mon 17/605:55MAN - SYD
2 stops28h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$1,784
Tue 4/610:05SYD - MAN
2 stops33h 20mChina Southern
Tue 25/617:30MAN - SYD
2 stops41h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$1,817
Sat 29/610:05SYD - MAN
2 stops31h 15mChina Southern
Sat 31/805:55MAN - SYD
2 stops28h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$1,870
Mon 10/612:35SYD - MAN
3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/606:40MAN - SYD
3 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,872
Wed 19/621:45SYD - MAN
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/705:55MAN - SYD
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,890
Mon 10/612:35SYD - MAN
3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/615:10MAN - SYD
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,893
Wed 26/620:30SYD - MAN
2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/708:55MAN - SYD
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,898

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 525,180 searches and data were last updated on 14 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Manchester in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 29/1012:00SYD - MAN
2 stops33h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 28/1111:00MAN - SYD
2 stops36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$1,529
Sun 10/1122:15SYD - MAN
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/1106:00MAN - SYD
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,530
Fri 7/610:05SYD - MAN
2 stops44h 30mChina Southern
Mon 24/605:55MAN - SYD
2 stops28h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 12/5$1,551
Tue 19/1112:00SYD - MAN
2 stops33h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 7/1211:00MAN - SYD
2 stops39h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$1,631
Mon 3/610:05SYD - MAN
2 stops39h 40mChina Southern
Tue 2/705:55MAN - SYD
2 stops28h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$1,642
Fri 15/1116:10SYD - MAN
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1215:05MAN - SYD
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,684
Sun 20/1011:00SYD - MAN
2 stops55h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/1008:45MAN - SYD
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,698
Tue 29/1015:50SYD - MAN
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/1115:05MAN - SYD
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,716
Mon 28/1015:15SYD - MAN
2 stops27h 45mSWISS
Mon 25/1118:50MAN - SYD
2 stops25h 35mSWISS
Deal found 14/5$1,728

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 525,180 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights travelling to Manchester. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Tue 21/514:45SYD - MAN
2 stops40h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 11/607:50MAN - SYD
2 stops36h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/5$2,000
Tue 21/520:45SYD - MAN
1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 11/608:25MAN - SYD
1 stop23h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/5$2,056
Tue 21/514:45SYD - MAN
2 stops30h 15mEmirates
Tue 11/609:50MAN - SYD
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Deal found 14/5$2,145
Tue 21/509:25SYD - MAN
2 stops34h 00mKLM
Tue 11/617:30MAN - SYD
3 stops28h 40mKLM
Deal found 14/5$2,846
Tue 21/509:20SYD - MAN
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/618:45MAN - SYD
3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$4,581
Sun 19/519:40SYD - MAN
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/510:40MAN - SYD
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$8,450
Sun 19/512:25SYD - MAN
2 stops57h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/508:25MAN - SYD
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$9,696
Sun 19/510:05SYD - MAN
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/508:25MAN - SYD
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$12,257
Sun 19/506:15SYD - MAN
3 stops45h 45mKLM
Wed 22/517:30MAN - SYD
2 stops27h 50mKLM
Deal found 14/5$13,423

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 525,180 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 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 9/609:45SYD - MAN
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$983
Sun 19/521:45SYD - MAN
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,025
Mon 15/709:45SYD - MAN
3 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,027
Mon 15/720:35SYD - MAN
1 stop43h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,030
Tue 2/720:00SYD - MAN
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,049
Sat 8/619:40SYD - MAN
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,054
Sat 13/709:45SYD - MAN
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,055
Thu 13/608:30SYD - MAN
3 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,074
Wed 22/509:45SYD - MAN
3 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,086

Find flights to Manchester within your budget

Locate flights to Manchester that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,180 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 2024.

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Budget

$1,923 - $2,295

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Return

Price

Sydney Kingsford SmithManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/6

2 stops31h 15m

Manchester

Sat 31/8

2 stops28h 45m

$1,923

Sydney Kingsford SmithManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/7

2 stops29h 55m

Manchester

Mon 26/8

2 stops27h 20m

$1,937

Sydney Kingsford SmithManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/7

3 stops42h 25m

Manchester

Fri 23/8

3 stops41h 25m

$1,943

Sydney Kingsford SmithManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/7

2 stops58h 05m

Manchester

Tue 27/8

2 stops35h 05m

$2,015

Sydney Kingsford SmithManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/5

1 stop43h 00m

Manchester

Tue 11/6

1 stop23h 45m

$2,055

Sydney Kingsford SmithManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/7

1 stop43h 45m

Manchester

Sat 24/8

2 stops26h 45m

$2,102

Sydney Kingsford SmithManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/7

1 stop34h 45m

Manchester

Wed 4/9

2 stops31h 20m

$2,161

Sydney Kingsford SmithManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/6

1 stop43h 05m

Manchester

Tue 17/9

1 stop23h 55m

$2,185

Sydney Kingsford SmithManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/6

2 stops43h 35m

Manchester

Tue 2/7

2 stops40h 25m

$2,295

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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 $1,042 while a return flight costs $2,068. Price data was last updated on 12 May 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

$2,022

February

$1,952

March

$2,041

April

$2,058

May

$2,067

June

$2,295

July

$2,356

August

$2,399

September

$2,537

October

$2,011

November

$1,979

December

$2,935

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 10 May 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 12 May 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 14 May 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Manchester, see what other customers have to say about Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates. 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
1,471 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

8.3
Very Good
1,471 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,471 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

8.1
Very Good
3,957 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,471 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

7.9
Good
1,569 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,471 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

7.8
Good
1,086 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,471 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

7.7
Good
4,403 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,471 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

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 $45, while return flights cost around $131.

  • 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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