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Flight deals from London to Manchester

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from London Airport to Manchester Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $1,145. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Manchester.$1,059 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 19, returning Sat, Jul 4.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from London on Fri, Jun 19, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departing from Manchester on Sat, Jul 4, arriving in London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,059, select.
Manchester.$1,145 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 23, returning Sat, May 30.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from London on Sat, May 23, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Manchester on Sat, May 30, arriving in London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,145, select.
Manchester.$1,213 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 15, returning Mon, Jun 29.Round-trip flight with WestJet and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from London on Mon, Jun 15, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Manchester on Mon, Jun 29, arriving in London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,213, select.
Manchester.$1,271 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 25, returning Mon, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from London on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Manchester on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,271, select.
Manchester.$1,374 per passenger.Departing Fri, Apr 24, returning Thu, Apr 30.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from London on Fri, Apr 24, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Manchester on Thu, Apr 30, arriving in London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,374, select.
Manchester.$1,468 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 11, returning Sat, Jul 18.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from London on Sat, Jul 11, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Manchester on Sat, Jul 18, arriving in London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,468, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Manchester flights are currently cheapest in May.
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London to Manchester: Alternative routes

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Manchester

14km from central Manchester
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Liverpool

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London to Manchester: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,059
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from London to Manchester: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from London to Manchester is $1,059. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London to Manchester. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,059.
There are no flights flying from London to Manchester, as of April 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Manchester is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Airport to Manchester Airport on Friday, June 19, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Airport and Manchester Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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, WestJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Manchester.

Flying from London International Airport (YXU) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know

  • Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, making Manchester four hours ahead of London.

  • Your YXU to MAN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Traveling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from London International Airport (YXU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • At the moment, $494 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,059. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YXU to MAN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London International Airport to Manchester Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YXU to MAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London International Airport to Manchester Airport.

Handy information about London International Airport (YXU)

  • Of all flights departing from London International Airport, 50.41% touch down on time at their destination.

  • London International Airport is around 11 kilometers from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near YXU. Whether you've booked an early flight from London International Airport to Manchester Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)

Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester

  • Manchester Airport to central Manchester has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.

When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London International Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Manchester. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.

  • Lock in your flight from London International Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you want to explore Manchester during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from YXU to MAN in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Manchester. Around 257 kilometers away to the south-east, its top attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.

  • If you're looking to explore another corner of United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 113 kilometers south of Manchester. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are among the biggest draws.

Plan the rest of your trip from London to Manchester

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