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Flights to Manchester in 2023

Find the latest flights to Manchester in 2023, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 124,376 searches and data was last updated on 30 November 2023.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,965

Return from

$2,492

One-way from

$1,163
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2023
From Auckland Intl to Manchester
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Manchester (MAN)

When is the best time to fly to Manchester?

Learn the optimal time to secure your flight to Manchester, maximising your chances of finding the best prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 124,376 searches and data was last updated on 30 November 2023.

AKL - MAN

Price

$2,521 - $3,893

MAN

Temperature

4 - 17 °C

MAN

Rainfall

50 - 90 mm

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Manchester (average of $1,554). Flying to Manchester in December will prove the most costly (average of $2,122). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 30 November 2023.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates 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.
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Overall

8.5

Crew

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Overall

8.5

Crew

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Overall

8.5

Crew

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.1
Very Good
341 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Overall

8.5

Crew

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.9
Good
1,316 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Overall

8.5

Crew

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.5
Good
184 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Overall

8.5

Crew

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

Discover the most budget-friendly month to fly to Manchester. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 124,376 searches and data was last updated on 30 November 2023.

January

$2,678

February

$2,578

March

$2,521

April

$2,889

May

$2,717

June

$2,913

July

$2,986

August

$2,894

September

$2,850

October

$2,662

November

$2,639

December

$3,442

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Manchester is currently March; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

When is the best time to book a flight to Manchester?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Manchester, you should look to book at least 60 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.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Manchester?

The cheapest flights to Manchester are usually found when departing on a Sunday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Saturday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Manchester?

At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Manchester trip. A flight at midday will more often than not be of higher cost.

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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