What is the cheapest airline that flies from Birmingham to Manchester?

Ryanair is the most popular carrier operating from Birmingham to Manchester

Is flying the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester?

At 1h 45m, choosing to opt for a bus from Birmingham to Manchester for this trip as opposed to a flight from Birmingham to Manchester or a train from Birmingham to Manchester can save you time on travel.

Is flying the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester?

A bus from Birmingham to Manchester is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a flight from Birmingham to Manchester starting at £80, or consider a train from Birmingham to Manchester starting at £65. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Manchester Airport?

Prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Manchester Airport were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from Birmingham Airport to Manchester Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Manchester Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Manchester Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Manchester Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

£42 Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Manchester in 2025/26

1 adult

0 bags

Voted winner of Europe's Best Travel App 2023

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Birmingham to Manchester

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

14:50 - 10:45BHX-MAN

19h 55m1 stop

07:55 - 15:00MAN-BHX

7h 05m1 stop

£80Multiple Airlines

Find Deal

dim., 7 déc. - mar., 9 déc.

07:30 - 17:05BHX-MAN

9h 35m1 stop

07:00 - 22:55MAN-BHX

15h 55m1 stop

£82Multiple Airlines

Find Deal

dim., 7 déc. - mar., 9 déc.

14:00 - 23:15BHX-MAN

9h 15m1 stop

17:30 - 08:35MAN-BHX

15h 05m1 stop

£92Multiple Airlines

Find Deal

sam., 13 déc. - dim., 14 déc.

21:40 - 06:45BHX-MAN

9h 05m1 stop

22:50 - 09:00MAN-BHX

10h 10m1 stop

£94Ryanair

Find Deal

dim., 28 déc. - mar., 30 déc.

22:50 - 07:45BHX-MAN

8h 55m1 stop

05:45 - 18:55MAN-BHX

13h 10m1 stop

£98Ryanair

Find Deal

mar., 23 déc. - sam., 27 déc.

06:45 - 23:45BHX-MAN

17h 00m1 stop

21:20 - 10:35MAN-BHX

13h 15m2 stops

£101Ryanair

Find Deal

mar., 9 déc. - sam., 13 déc.

14:00 - 23:15BHX-MAN

9h 15m1 stop

08:50 - 07:40MAN-BHX

22h 50m2 stops

£109Multiple Airlines

Find Deal

sam., 13 déc. - dim., 14 déc.

17:30 - 10:35BHX-MAN

17h 05m2 stops

07:35 - 12:50MAN-BHX

5h 15m1 stop

£121Multiple Airlines

Find Deal

dim., 7 déc. - mar., 9 déc.

21:40 - 06:45BHX-MAN

9h 05m1 stop

08:50 - 07:45MAN-BHX

22h 55m2 stops

£123Multiple Airlines

Find Deal

dim., 28 déc. - mar., 30 déc.

22:50 - 07:45BHX-MAN

8h 55m1 stop

22:15 - 09:45MAN-BHX

11h 30m2 stops

£125Multiple Airlines

Find Deal

mar., 23 déc. - sam., 27 déc.

British Airways flights from Birmingham to Manchester

Our best British Airways deals on Birmingham to Manchester flight tickets

British Airways

18 Feb

BHX16:45Birmingham

15h 15m

1 stop

MAN08:00Manchester

19 Feb

MAN16:10Manchester

15h 55m

1 stop

BHX08:05Birmingham

£389

Find similar

British Airways

18 Feb

BHX16:45Birmingham

15h 15m

1 stop

MAN08:00Manchester

19 Feb

MAN19:40Manchester

12h 25m

1 stop

BHX08:05Birmingham

£390

Find similar

British Airways

18 Feb

BHX16:45Birmingham

15h 15m

1 stop

MAN08:00Manchester

19 Feb

MAN12:40Manchester

4h 00m

1 stop

BHX16:40Birmingham

£390

Find similar

Ryanair flights from Birmingham to Manchester

Our best Ryanair deals on Birmingham to Manchester flight tickets

Ryanair

1 Dec

BHX14:20Birmingham

10h 10m

1 stop

MAN00:30Manchester

6 Dec

MAN08:40Manchester

11h 55m

1 stop

BHX20:35Birmingham

£80

Find similar

Ryanair

28 Dec

BHX21:40Birmingham

9h 05m

1 stop

MAN06:45Manchester

30 Dec

MAN22:50Manchester

10h 10m

1 stop

BHX09:00Birmingham

£94

Find similar

Ryanair

23 Dec

BHX22:50Birmingham

8h 55m

1 stop

MAN07:45Manchester

27 Dec

MAN05:45Manchester

13h 10m

1 stop

BHX18:55Birmingham

£98

Find similar

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamManchester

BHX - MAN

BHXMAN

Birmingham

dim. 7/12

14:50-10:45

1 stop19h 55m

Manchester

mar. 9/12

07:55-15:00

1 stop7h 05m

£80

BirminghamManchester

BHX - MAN

BHXMAN

Birmingham

dim. 7/12

07:30-17:05

1 stop9h 35m

Manchester

mar. 9/12

07:00-22:55

1 stop15h 55m

£82

BirminghamManchester

BHX - MAN

BHXMAN

Birmingham

sam. 13/12

14:00-23:15

1 stop9h 15m

Manchester

dim. 14/12

17:30-08:35

1 stop15h 05m

£92

BirminghamManchester

BHX - MAN

BHXMAN

Birmingham

dim. 28/12

21:40-06:45

1 stop9h 05m

Manchester

mar. 30/12

22:50-09:00

1 stop10h 10m

£94

BirminghamManchester

BHX - MAN

BHXMAN

Birmingham

mar. 23/12

22:50-07:45

1 stop8h 55m

Manchester

sam. 27/12

05:45-18:55

1 stop13h 10m

£98

BirminghamManchester

BHX - MAN

BHXMAN

Birmingham

mar. 9/12

06:45-23:45

1 stop17h 00m

Manchester

sam. 13/12

21:20-10:35

2 stops13h 15m

£101

BirminghamManchester

BHX - MAN

BHXMAN

Birmingham

sam. 13/12

14:00-23:15

1 stop9h 15m

Manchester

dim. 14/12

08:50-07:40

2 stops22h 50m

£109

BirminghamManchester

BHX - MAN

BHXMAN

Birmingham

dim. 7/12

17:30-10:35

2 stops17h 05m

Manchester

mar. 9/12

07:35-12:50

1 stop5h 15m

£121

BirminghamManchester

BHX - MAN

BHXMAN

Birmingham

dim. 28/12

21:40-06:45

1 stop9h 05m

Manchester

mar. 30/12

08:50-07:45

2 stops22h 55m

£123

BirminghamManchester

BHX - MAN

BHXMAN

Birmingham

mar. 23/12

22:50-07:45

1 stop8h 55m

Manchester

sam. 27/12

22:15-09:45

2 stops11h 30m

£125

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Birmingham to Manchester

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Manchester. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £113. If you aren’t able to travel to Manchester during the month of October, then flying in December is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £148.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Manchester?

The cheapest day to depart from Birmingham to Manchester is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Manchester on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as £552. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around £876. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Manchester.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Manchester?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Manchester is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as £250. Flights to Manchester are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of £734. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

When to book flights from Birmingham to Manchester

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Birmingham to Manchester according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

Estimated return price

Cheap Birmingham to Manchester (BHX to MAN) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Birmingham to Manchester

Fastest flight time	9h 15m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Birmingham to Manchester takes 9h 15m

There are no direct flights from Birmingham to Manchester. There are no popular flight routes from Birmingham to Manchester.

Search flight deals

Is flying the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester?
At 1h 45m, choosing to opt for a bus from Birmingham to Manchester for this trip as opposed to a flight from Birmingham to Manchester or a train from Birmingham to Manchester can save you time on travel.
Is flying the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester?
A bus from Birmingham to Manchester is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a flight from Birmingham to Manchester starting at £80, or consider a train from Birmingham to Manchester starting at £65. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.
How far is Birmingham to Manchester by plane?
There are 70.4 mi between Birmingham and Manchester. Flights usually cover this in 5h 10m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Manchester Airport?
Prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Manchester Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from Birmingham Airport to Manchester Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Manchester Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Manchester Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Manchester Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

York

Llandudno

Chester

Windermere

Sheffield

Leicester

Southport

Harrogate

Lincoln

Bradford

Derby

Morecambe

Aberystwyth

Skipton

Bolton

Preston

Stoke-on-Trent

Shrewsbury

Kendal

Ludlow

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Birmingham to Manchester?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Birmingham to Manchester for you.

Can I find flights from Birmingham to Manchester with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Birmingham to Manchester flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Birmingham to Manchester?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Manchester from Birmingham.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Birmingham to Manchester right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Manchester, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Manchester from Birmingham and alert you when they change.