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WAS — MAN
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 2/4
Tue 9/4

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 126,462 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,902

Return from

$1,802

One-way from

$1,038
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to Manchester
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Manchester (MAN)

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 $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Manchester (average of $1,537). Flying to Manchester in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,985). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$2,628

February

$2,622

March

$2,562

April

$2,733

May

$2,735

June

$2,853

July

$3,012

August

$2,913

September

$2,927

October

$2,682

November

$2,713

December

$3,308

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 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Manchester, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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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 24 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Manchester should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday 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 28 March 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways and British Airways to Manchester by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,512 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,512 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,512 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.1
Very Good
4,166 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,512 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.9
Good
1,691 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,512 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.9
Good
1,198 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,512 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.7
Good
4,558 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,512 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

  • How long is the flight to Manchester?

    The time it will take you to travel to Manchester, England, is going to be somewhat different, depending on which city in New Zealand you will be departing from plus the number of stops you need to make along the way. The travel time from Auckland International (AKL) to Manchester Airport (MAN), Manchester, is about 29h 30min, while from Christchurch (CHC), it is about 33h 55min. If you will be leaving from Wellington (WLG), you should expect a travel time of around 32h.

  • Are there direct flights to Manchester?

    Although you cannot find any direct flights to Manchester from cities throughout New Zealand, that does not mean that there aren’t some great Manchester flight deals that you can find for your trip. There is a two-stop flight from Wellington that has layovers at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and Abu Dhabi International (AUH), and there is a three-stop flight from Christchurch that has layovers at Auckland International, Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) and Dubai International (DXB). From Auckland International, there is a two-stop flight with layovers at Melbourne (MEL) and Dubai International.

  • How do you get from Manchester Airport to the city centre?

    One option for making the short trip from the airport to the centre of Manchester is aboard the rail service operated by Northern Rail. This train can make the trip to the centre of town in around 20min for a cost of about £ 11 (NZ$ 21). Another option is to take the local bus service offered by Stagecoach Manchester, which makes the trip to the centre of town in about 1h for a cost of around £ 6.50 (NZ$ 13). One final option would be to take one of the many taxis you will find at the airport and make the trip to town in about 18min for a fare of roughly £ 25 (NZ$ 35).

  • What are some things to do in Manchester?

    One of the most unique museums you may ever visit is Science and Industry Museum, which you'll find in Manchester. One very unique thing about this location is that the museum sits in a railway station that dates back to the 1800s. A great open green space that offers plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities is Heaton Park. Not only are there plenty of places to take long walks or have picnics here, but there's also a small animal farm for kids, plus a boating lake. Something rather unique that is housed in Manchester is National Football Museum, which gives a long and storied history lesson on the national sport of England. A great piece of architecture that you will find in Manchester is Manchester Cathedral; it has origins from Medieval times.

  • Do I need a passport or a visa to fly to Manchester?

    As a citizen of New Zealand that wants to travel to Manchester, England, you will need a passport that is valid at the time of your entry into England. In general, if you are travelling as a tourist, you can stay in England for up to six months without a visa.

  • What does MAN mean?

    This is defined as Manchester Airport (MAN). Codes like MAN are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • 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.

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