Cheap flights from London to Manchester from $80 LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, SEN, STN → MAN
London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Luton Airport (LTN), London Southend Airport (SEN), Stansted Airport (STN) → Manchester Airport (MAN)
The cheapest return found recently is $154 with British Airways, 1 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $80 with British Airways, 2 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $80, British Airways, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $154, 1 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $154 to $161
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $140 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- British Airways
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 5 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $154 to $161.
Cheapest return found recently
$154
1 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 · British Airways
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN)
Leaves 8:30 p.m. · Return leaves 7:55 p.m. · 2 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$154
1 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 · British Airways
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN)
Leaves 8:30 p.m. · Return leaves 7:55 p.m. · 2 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from London to Manchester
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$154 1 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$140 14 Nov – 16 Novfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $93 to $155.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 14 Nov to 3 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 27-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
179 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 16 Nov | $140 | Ryanair | Stansted Airport (STN) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 20 Nov | $180 | easyJet | London Luton Airport (LTN) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 5 Dec | $161 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 | $162 | Vueling | London Southend Airport (SEN) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $154 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 | $155 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jul 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 | $158 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $140.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $42 to $79.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$80
2 Jan 2027 · British Airways
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN)
Leaves 6:50 a.m. · 1 h 5 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$80
2 Jan 2027 · British Airways
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN)
Leaves 6:50 a.m. · 1 h 5 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from London to Manchester
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$80 2 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$39 26 Feb 2027found 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $33 to $105.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates from 19 Nov to 17 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
19 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov | $40 | Aurigny | London City Airport (LCY) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Jan 2027 | $80 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Jan 2027 | $79 | Vueling | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Feb 2027 | $44 | Aurigny | London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Feb 2027 | $39 | Aurigny | London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 May 2027 | $79 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Sept 2027 | $78 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $39.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Aurigny, British Airways, Vueling.
Premium cabin fares from London to Manchester
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 2 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for London to Manchester?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $181 | $93 | +41% | 32 |
| 7–13 days | $128 | $93 | Cheapest seen | 35 |
| 14–29 days | $146 | $103 | +14% | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $135 | $112 | +6% | 27 |
| 60–89 days | $153 | $144 | +20% | 26 |
| 90–179 days | $156 | $145 | +22% | 32 |
| 180+ days | $158 | $150 | +23% | 38 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 16% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $80 | $59 | +19% | 17 |
| 7–13 days | $69 | $34 | +3% | 27 |
| 14–29 days | $94 | $58 | +40% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $68 | $40 | +2% | 37 |
| 60–89 days | $67 | $39 | Cheapest seen | 29 |
| 90–179 days | $69 | $33 | +3% | 38 |
| 180+ days | $77 | $72 | +15% | 42 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
London → Birmingham
113 km from Manchester
$183
$29 more than flying to Manchester
25 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 · LTN → BHX · out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Southampton → Manchester
111 km from London
$126
$28 less than flying from London
16 Dec – 18 Dec · SOU → MAN · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
London → Liverpool
51 km from Manchester
$247
$93 more than flying to Manchester
25 Jan 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 · LTN → LPL · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 8 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
London → Liverpool
51 km from Manchester
$88
$8 more than flying to Manchester
10 May 2027 · LGW → LPL · 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from London to Manchester?
The cheapest return found recently is $154 with British Airways, 1 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $140 with Ryanair, 14 Nov to 16 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $154 to $161.
How much is a one-way flight from London to Manchester?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $80 with British Airways, 2 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $39 with Aurigny, 26 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $42 to $79.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Manchester?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $140, 14 Nov to 16 Nov, found 7 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $39, 26 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Manchester?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 16% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from London to Manchester?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $154 with British Airways, 1 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $80 with British Airways, 2 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from London to Manchester?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with British Airways on 2 Jan 2027, takes 1 h 5 min from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from London to Manchester?
Between 14 Nov and 3 Jul 2027, British Airways has the cheapest return on 4 of the 7 departure dates we hold, Ryanair on 1 and easyJet on 1. Between 19 Nov and 17 Sept 2027, Aurigny has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 7 departure dates we hold, British Airways on 3 and Vueling on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work