Cheapest airlines flights from London to Manchester

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from London to Manchester, including British Airways, British Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Manchester according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from London to Manchester in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$60, and round-trip direct flights start at US$148.

Displayed flight fares from London to Manchester are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

London to Manchester Flight Details

The distance between London and Manchester is about 252.41 km. The average flying time from London to Manchester is around 1 hour 31 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in August. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$48
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$148
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance252.41 km
Average flight time1 hour 31 minutes
Popular airlineBritish Airways
Flight statistics for the London–Manchester route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from London to Manchester

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from London to Manchester?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from London to Manchester, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from London to Manchester is July, with an average price of US$112; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to US$244.

US$244
US$178
US$112
US$46
    Cheapest
  • US$244
    Jun
  • US$112
    Jul
  • US$143
    Aug
  • US$226
    Sep
  • US$136
    Oct
  • US$133
    Nov
  • US$134
    Dec
  • US$142
    Jan
  • US$125
    Feb
  • US$145
    Mar
  • US$144
    Apr
  • US$183
    May

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from London to Manchester?

The average price of round-trip flights from London to Manchester purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from London to Manchester are found during January, with an average price of US$162. Conversely, the highest prices are found during April, with an average price of up to US$339.

US$339
US$251
US$162
US$74
    Cheapest
  • US$191
    Jun
  • US$184
    Jul
  • US$221
    Aug
  • US$224
    Sep
  • US$203
    Oct
  • US$248
    Nov
  • US$182
    Dec
  • US$162
    Jan
  • US$191
    Feb
  • US$201
    Mar
  • US$339
    Apr
  • US$336
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Manchester (LON-MAN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as US$48 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. STN to MAN on Tue, Jul 14), while British Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$148 departing on Sat, Jul 11 and returning on Fri, Jul 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from London to Manchester with the following airlines, including: British Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 31 minutes to fly from London to Manchester.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Manchester is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 20 flight per week flying from London to Manchester. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: British Airways: S/-/T/W/T/F/S -- BA1360 (09:12) British Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- BA1368 (15:10)
  • To find best deals on flights from London to Manchester, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jul 14, with one-way flights priced at just US$48.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is British Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Manchester travel is around August.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Manchester is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Manchester on June 25, 2026 with Wizz Air Malta, with prices starting at US$43.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Manchester, with Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport (LHR-MAN) is by far the most common option on this route: Manchester Airport (MAN).
  • The time difference between Manchester and London is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Read before Taking Flights from London to Manchester

If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Manchester, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Manchester for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious British cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Manchester in just over 1 hour , making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of United Kingdom. With prices starting from just £24, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Manchester and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

How to find a cheap flights from London to Manchester

Finding cheap flights from London to Manchester is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.

Airlines that fly from London to Manchester

A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Manchester, including British Airways

Flight time from London to Manchester

Flight from London to Manchester takes around 1 hour in average.

Departure from a London Airport to Manchester

Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Manchester You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.Flights from London Luton Airport to Manchester The Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras takes 32 minutes with tickets from £10, or from just £5, you can get a 1.5 hour National Express Coach from London Victoria.Flights from London City Airport to Manchester You can get the DLR to London City Airport from Bank in around 20 minutes, with prices starting from just £3.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from London to Manchester

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from London to Manchester?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from London to Manchester on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, British Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from London to Manchester, with fares starting at US$157.

US$40
US$157
US$275
US$393
US$510
British Airways
US$157
British Airways
Aer Lingus
US$290
Aer Lingus
KLM
US$510
KLM

Which airline operates the most flights from London to Manchester?

Total flights from London to Manchester across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, British Airways operates the most frequent flights from London to Manchester, with 46 flights per week.

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7
27
46
British Airways
46
British Airways
American Airlines
35
American Airlines
Qatar Airways
14
Qatar Airways
China Southern Airlines
8
China Southern Airlines
LATAM Airlines
8
LATAM Airlines
Japan Airlines
7
Japan Airlines

How many flights fly from London to Manchester daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from London to Manchester within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from London to Manchester is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Sunday.

86
72
58
44
Highest
61
Mon
63
Tue
63
Wed
62
Thu
86
Fri
73
Sat
58
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.