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Flight information for London to Manchester
(LON to MAN)

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

Best price found

£30

Fastest flight time

1h 00m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Manchester

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Manchester from London in the past 72 hours is £30. The best return flight deal from London to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £48.
The fastest flight from London to Manchester takes 1h 00m
There are no direct flights from London to Manchester. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are London Heathrow Airport - Manchester Airport, London Gatwick Airport - Manchester Airport and London City Airport - Manchester Airport.
There is 1 airport near Manchester: Manchester (MAN)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London 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

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Manchester?

March. The cheapest time of year to fly to Manchester from London is March. The most expensive is April.

What is the cheapest day to depart London for Manchester?

Monday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Monday. The most expensive is usually Sunday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Manchester?

In the morning. London to Manchester flights are approximately 34% more expensive at midday than in the morning

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

Ryanair. Aer Lingus, Aurigny Air, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from London to Manchester

What is the cheapest London to Manchester flight route?

London Heathrow - Manchester. Fly from London Heathrow to Manchester for the best London - Manchester flight prices

How far in advance should you book London to Manchester flights?

53 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from London to Manchester is approximately 53 days to departure

How many flights depart from London to Manchester on average per day?

As of December 2023, there are 8 flights per week flying from London to Manchester. The most common time of day flights depart is 16:00, with 57% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from London to Manchester on average per week?

62 flights are operational weekly from London to Manchester as of December 2023. The most popular departure day for this route is Monday, with 52% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on London to Manchester flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between London to Manchester.

If you are looking to fly from London to Manchester, you are most likely going to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, the most popular airports on that route. When booking your trip to Manchester, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. Good options for departure airports when travelling to Manchester, you can try London Gatwick Airport (in London), London Luton Airport (in London), or London City Airport (in London). When travelling from London, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly into when you land in Manchester. Good options for arrival airports in Manchester, you can try Birmingham Airport (in Birmingham), Leeds/Bradford Airport (in Leeds), or Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (in Liverpool). In December, £61 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from London to Manchester which you can find when you fly LHR — MAN.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)£61
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)£96
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London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)£157
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London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)£86
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London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)£214
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London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA)£130
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Easily compare return flights from London to Manchester

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from London to Manchester by changing tabs
British Airways
21 Dec
LHR06:55London Heathrow
1h 00m
MAN07:55Manchester
21 Jan
MAN08:50Manchester
1h 15m
LHR10:05London Heathrow
easyJet
3 Jan
STN20:10London Stansted
11h 55m
1 stop
MAN08:05Manchester
10 Jan
MAN19:15Manchester
21h 50m
1 stop
STN17:05London Stansted
Aer Lingus
4 Jan
LGW11:05London Gatwick
7h 55m
1 stop
MAN19:00Manchester
11 Jan
MAN13:50Manchester
4h 55m
1 stop
LGW18:45London Gatwick
Multiple Airlines
7 Jan
LHR07:20London Heathrow
3h 45m
1 stop
MAN11:05Manchester
7 Jan
MAN19:55Manchester
1h 00m
LHR20:55London Heathrow
British Airways
21 Jan
LHR07:05London Heathrow
1h 00m
MAN08:05Manchester
21 Jan
MAN12:40Manchester
1h 05m
LHR13:45London Heathrow
easyJet
19 Feb
LTN07:00London Luton
7h 20m
1 stop
MAN14:20Manchester
23 Feb
MAN14:55Manchester
6h 00m
1 stop
LTN20:55London Luton

Find the cheapest one-way flights from London to Manchester

If you're looking for one-way flights from London to Manchester, view some of our deals below provided by British Airways and easyJet
British Airways
24 Jan
LHR18:25London Heathrow
1h 05m
MAN19:30Manchester
easyJet
20 Feb
STN07:45London Stansted
3h 45m
1 stop
MAN11:30Manchester
Multiple Airlines
15 Jan
LTN08:35London Luton
11h 40m
2 stops
MAN20:15Manchester

Search last-minute flights to Manchester from London

Find and compare return flight prices for your last-minute flight from London to Manchester
British Airways
11 Dec
LHR20:15London Heathrow
1h 05m
MAN21:20Manchester
13 Dec
MAN07:30Manchester
1h 15m
LHR08:45London Heathrow
easyJet
11 Dec
LTN07:00London Luton
6h 20m
1 stop
MAN13:20Manchester
27 May
MAN07:10Manchester
4h 00m
1 stop
LTN11:10London Luton
Multiple Airlines
13 Dec
LTN08:40London Luton
13h 10m
1 stop
MAN21:50Manchester
14 Dec
MAN08:25Manchester
13h 45m
1 stop
LTN22:10London Luton
Aer Lingus
14 Dec
LHR08:50London Heathrow
4h 30m
1 stop
MAN13:20Manchester
21 Dec
MAN17:15Manchester
4h 45m
1 stop
LHR22:00London Heathrow
British Airways
15 Dec
LHR20:10London Heathrow
1h 05m
MAN21:15Manchester
22 Dec
MAN06:10Manchester
1h 05m
LHR07:15London Heathrow
KLM
12 Dec
LHR17:50London Heathrow
4h 10m
1 stop
MAN22:00Manchester
19 Dec
MAN13:40Manchester
4h 15m
1 stop
LHR17:55London Heathrow

Best airlines flying from London to Manchester

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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RyanairPriceFrom £55Free CancellationRating
6.9
1,776 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £65Free CancellationRating
6.4
2,330 reviews
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easyJetPriceFrom £97Free CancellationRating
6.9
684 reviews
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Aer LingusPriceFrom £217Free CancellationRating
7.1
393 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £237Free CancellationRating
7.4
372 reviews
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Aurigny AirPriceFrom £405Free CancellationRating
10.0
1 review
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Pegasus AirlinesPriceFrom £491Free CancellationRating
7.0
165 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £3,780Free CancellationRating
6.8
1,087 reviews
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  • British Airways Flights From London to Manchester

    British Airways is one of the most popular airlines flying from London to Manchester, operating 11 flights/week on average for this route. A good British Airways flight deal for London to Manchester starts from £82 round-trip, up to an average price of £137. Our users have rated British Airways at 6.4/10.


easyJet flights from London to Manchester

Our best easyJet deals on London to Manchester flight tickets
easyJet
3 Jan
STN20:10London Stansted
11h 55m
1 stop
MAN08:05Manchester
10 Jan
MAN19:15Manchester
21h 50m
1 stop
STN17:05London Stansted
easyJet
19 Feb
LTN07:00London Luton
7h 20m
1 stop
MAN14:20Manchester
23 Feb
MAN14:55Manchester
6h 00m
1 stop
LTN20:55London Luton
easyJet
4 Mar
LTN08:40London Luton
5h 40m
1 stop
MAN14:20Manchester
5 Mar
MAN18:05Manchester
3h 40m
1 stop
LTN21:45London Luton

British Airways flights from London to Manchester

Our best British Airways deals on London to Manchester flight tickets
British Airways
21 Dec
LHR06:55London Heathrow
1h 00m
MAN07:55Manchester
21 Jan
MAN08:50Manchester
1h 15m
LHR10:05London Heathrow
British Airways
21 Jan
LHR07:05London Heathrow
1h 00m
MAN08:05Manchester
21 Jan
MAN12:40Manchester
1h 05m
LHR13:45London Heathrow
British Airways
31 Dec
LHR19:25London Heathrow
1h 05m
MAN20:30Manchester
18 Jan
MAN08:55Manchester
1h 05m
LHR10:00London Heathrow

Choose the best way to get from London to Manchester


  • Is flying the fastest way to get from London to Manchester?

    The quickest way is to book a flight from London to Manchester, which can be as quick as 1h 00m onboard British Airways. You can also get a train from London to Manchester, or a bus from London to Manchester which can take you longer to arrive at your destination.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from London to Manchester?

    Expect a bus to be one of the cheapest options available to you for travel. Currently, a bus has deals available from £10. While they may not be the most cost-effective options currently available a flight from London to Manchester or a train from London to Manchester can also be options worth looking into if other factors outside of cost are a higher priority.

  • How far is London to Manchester by plane?

    Manchester is 163.1 mi away from London. Flights usually cover this in 1h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • What is the carbon footprint of flying from London to Manchester?

    123lb is the expected carbon footprint of a flight from London to Manchester, though you can sort and filter momondo flight search results by CO2 to find the best option. The carbon footprint of a train for this route is 70% less. If you can take the time, the carbon footprint of a bus for this journey would be 23lb, some 81% less than flying.

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

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

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to Manchester Airport?

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Manchester Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Manchester Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


What are the benefits of the different airports in London and Manchester?

Out of the six airports found in London, the only airport that offers flights from London to Manchester is London Heathrow International Airport and due to the popularity of the airport and the recent extension and renovation of it, the airport has all the basic amenities and now has more advanced facilities. These include improved e-check in systems, more airport staff to help you as well as having built three new runways on the airport's ground. If you are looking for cheap flights from London to Manchester then London Heathrow International Airport will offer them due to the amount of flights they have and how many passengers they serve every year. Manchester airport, although not as popular as London Heathrow International, is a very popular airport for passengers to use, with the airport being called “the gateway to the north”. Manchester Airport serves flights to over 200 other cities and has foot traffic in the millions each year.


What is the best way to get in and out of airports in London and Manchester?

The main airport in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Manchester Airport is located about 20 minutes south of the city centre and there are many connections to take to get you from the city centre to the airport, The airport is easily reached by bus, train, car and metro trains. If you drive to the airport then you will be dropped off at the entrance to the airport. If you take a bus or a train then you will arrive at terminal 2 located in the airport's transportation hub. The best way to reach the airport would be to take the train from Manchester Piccadilly Station to the airport. The main airport of London is Heathrow Airport which serves millions of travellers each year whether it be domestic or international. If you are driving from the city centre of London to Heathrow by car, it will take you on average an hour to arrive at the airport. If you are looking for trains to and from the airport, you should find that the best option would be the Piccadilly train line that connects the centre of London to Heathrow airport using the Heathrow express which leaves Victoria Station hourly.

Which cities can you get to from Manchester Airport?

If you have booked a one-way flight from London to Manchester then you may be looking at what other towns and cities are in the area that you can visit. Well, some of the towns nearby to Manchester include Bradford, Sheffield, Liverpool and Leeds. The UK also has a very robust and extensive transport system that will be able to take you all over the country. If you are looking to get to the nearby cities of London then the best option would be to take the Manchester Express from the Airport to Manchester Piccadilly Station. From Manchester Piccadilly Station, you will be able to take a train almost anywhere in the country with cities like Liverpool and Leeds being one to two hours away by train.


Alternative routes for London to Manchester

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Manchester to London Flights
Fastest flight time1h 00m
Cheapest price£64
Newcastle upon Tyne to London Flights
Fastest flight time1h 10m
Cheapest price£56
London to Newcastle upon Tyne Flights
Fastest flight time1h 10m
Cheapest price£52
London to Birmingham Flights
Fastest flight time3h 25m
Cheapest price£157
London to Leeds Flights
Fastest flight time3h 55m
Cheapest price£130
Bristol to London Flights
Fastest flight time3h 35m
Cheapest price£214
Liverpool to London Flights
Fastest flight time6h 35m
Cheapest price£93
London to Newquay Flights
Fastest flight time1h 20m
Cheapest price£86
Leeds to London Flights
Fastest flight time6h 50m
Cheapest price£106

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from London 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 London to Manchester for you.

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

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

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

Once you have performed a search for London to Manchester flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Manchester from London. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.


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