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Cheap Flights from Australia to Manchester

 
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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Manchester

Wed, 4 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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12:00 - 11:55ADL  Adelaide-MAN Manchester
34h 25m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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13:50 - 09:40MAN  Manchester-ADL Adelaide
33h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
£809Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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12:00 - 11:55ADL  Adelaide-MAN Manchester
34h 25m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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13:50 - 09:40MAN  Manchester-ADL Adelaide
33h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
£817Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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22:45 - 12:20PER  Perth-MAN Manchester
21h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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07:45 - 18:45MAN  Manchester-PER Perth
27h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£860Qatar Airways
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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22:45 - 06:00PER  Perth-MAN Manchester
39h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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07:45 - 18:45MAN  Manchester-PER Perth
27h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£864Qatar Airways
Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
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21:30 - 06:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAN Manchester
43h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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13:50 - 17:45MAN  Manchester-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£893Etihad Airways
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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15:50 - 06:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAN Manchester
25h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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07:45 - 22:25MAN  Manchester-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane
£926Virgin Australia
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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15:50 - 06:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAN Manchester
25h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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07:45 - 22:25MAN  Manchester-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane
£927Virgin Australia
Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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21:30 - 18:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAN Manchester
31h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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08:15 - 17:45MAN  Manchester-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£969Etihad Airways
Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
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22:40 - 18:35ADL  Adelaide-MAN Manchester
30h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
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20:40 - 20:50MAN  Manchester-ADL Adelaide
37h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
£1,036Emirates
Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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22:40 - 11:15ADL  Adelaide-MAN Manchester
23h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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20:40 - 20:50MAN  Manchester-ADL Adelaide
37h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
£1,043Emirates
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Manchester

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Manchester to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Manchester?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Manchester was found on the route from Melbourne, at £809 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to Manchester, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £888 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

The cheapest month for flights to Manchester is February, where tickets cost £850 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is £1,571 and £1,342 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of £489.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Manchester?

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Australia to Manchester

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£347
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Manchester

FAQs - booking Manchester flights

  • Are there any hotels near to Manchester Airport?

    If your flight to Manchester is for business, the Clayton Hotel on the airport site is a good option, conveniently located between Terminals 1 and 3. Another option only 20 minutes from the airport is the Britannia County House, with its relaxing atmosphere, spa and sauna. The hotel also offers a transfer bus to help you travel to and from the airport.

  • What is there to do at Manchester Airport?

    For those travelling with kids – or simply the kids at heart – a good option is the Runway Visitor Park on nearby Wilmslow Road, where you can watch the planes taking off and landing. The park also has a popular Concorde Classic Tour, which includes a good view of the BA Concorde G-BOAC occupying pride of place in the Concorde Conference Centre.

  • Is there anywhere for me to practice my religion at Manchester Airport?

    There are four multi-faith prayer rooms throughout the airport, including one in the Arrivals section of Terminal 2. These spaces offer a quiet space to pray or meditate away from the noise of the airport. If you are looking for the airport chaplainry, the main office is in Terminal 1, right next door to the prayer room.

  • Where can I freshen up at Manchester Airport?

    If you’re looking to relax those stiff muscles or freshen yourself up before your next flight, the Radisson Blu Hotel in the walkway between Terminals 1 and 2 offers shower packages for a small fee. For an additional charge, you can upgrade your shower to access the hotel’s full range of leisure facilities.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Manchester?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Manchester was found on the route from Melbourne, at £809 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to Manchester, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £888 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Manchester Airport from central Manchester?

    You’ll need to travel 9 miles to reach the Manchester city centre from Manchester Airport.

  • What is the name of Manchester’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Manchester, called Manchester Airport (MAN). It can also be referred to as Manchester or Manchester Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Manchester?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Manchester.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Manchester?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Manchester?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Manchester with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Manchester?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Manchester are there each week?

    Each week there are around 350 direct flights from within Australia to Manchester. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Manchester

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Manchester flight deals.
  • Manchester Airport has many opportunities for shopping in each of its three terminals. You can find airport-exclusive offers on technology, beauty products, duty-free food and souvenirs. Before your flight to Manchester, you can order products online through the airport website to be picked up at a kiosk upon arrival.
  • If you will be waiting for a transit flight at Manchester Airport, you can find airport lounges in Terminals 1, 2 and 3: a good spot to relax, unwind and grab a drink. To guarantee a space, it is recommended to book your lounge time in advance.
  • When looking to leave the airport, you will find the train station at the centre of the airport site. Here you will find trains running regularly to Manchester Piccadilly station. Tickets can be pre-booked online or are available at the information desk or ticket machines near the airport station.
  • If you are travelling onwards by car, you can find kiosks for the major rental car companies in the Arrivals section of each terminal. You can book a car when you arrive or pre-book online through the airline website. The airport is connected to the city centre by the M6, M60 and M62 highways.
  • For those getting picked up, there is a quick-stop point on Thorley Lane next to the JetParks 1 car park. However, if you’re looking to park your car, the best option is to drive over to the Terminal 1 Arrivals car park or to the multi-storey car park located between the three terminals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Australia to Manchester

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Manchester? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3679 reviews
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

On the way there the food was not a good Standerd and fly Dubai is very cramped and again the food was not a good Standerd but on the way back food was excellent and staff were very helpful specially a lady which I took time to take her name Maria and another staff which was South African very very polite and helpful i am very sorry that I got her name

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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On the way there the food was not a good Standerd and fly Dubai is very cramped and again the food was not a good Standerd but on the way back food was excellent and staff were very helpful specially a lady which I took time to take her name Maria and another staff which was South African very very polite and helpful i am very sorry that I got her name

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

All was good. Emirates should restart allowing fast track immigration for business class at Manchester airport. Saves a bit of time

Had the salad which tasted awfully spat it out but still got food poisoning 1 after running to toilet crew would not let me sit near toilets I was stuck in window seat

Manchester airport facilities for special assistance was nothing short of disgraceful. Not an Emirates issue but they should be made aware.

New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.

Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

They need to get in-house entertainment, also the charging stations did not charge anything, kept cutting off. So battery life was not long.

Qantas get you there, but expect them to always act in their interest over yours. On this flight basic stuff went to plan, but their promised in flight entertainment wasn't functional. Bit of an old and tired plane.

Small twin prop plane. Basic flight. Food was half a chicken & pesto sandwich. As the flight departed after 12pm alcohol was available. No on board entertainment. No wifi services.

I liked the refreshments as the flight was short and the free WiFi. The seats were comfortable.

Although the flight was delayed and out of their control, we boarded and were underway in no time. The crew were great, the service A1 and the meal was superb ( I had the chicken dish). I would fly with Qantas again, anytime. Noel Swift

Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

From start to finish, every part of the experience was outstanding. The care and kindness shown to my 95-year-old mother was exceptional—truly 10 out of 10. From the assistance she received at Sydney Airport while boarding the plane to the help she was given when arriving at Wagga Wagga Airport, every staff member was friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. They made her feel comfortable, safe, and well looked after throughout her journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make my mother's trip such a wonderful experience. Your compassion and dedication are greatly appreciated.

It was ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

The flight was good, long obviously but smooth. The seats are pretty small, definitely notice a difference for long haul compared to Emirates or Cathay Pacific it’s more like medium haul seating for space. Food options were good, children’s meals were good for my fussy 3yo.

Old plane nothing worked no charging facilities for phones etc

I was flying business so you expect a level of comfort/support…but the staff on these flights were outstanding in their attention to detail and nothing was too difficult for them.

Overall the crew were friendlier than similar premium airlines like Cathay or Singapore. Seat was good. Food was excellent.. the starlink wifi was a real plus. The entertainment was just ok.

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

I would advice everybody not to fly by Indigo, no entertainment in flight, rude behavior of staff, worst experience of my life

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Nothing I knew what I was getting into ; no complaints when on string budget

Maybe some more information as to why the flight got delayed I understand may be tell your customers that missiles were fired at a specific airport wouldn't be reassuring to the customers and would cause mayhem but something like recent events have cause a delay on your flight or smth

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

I WOULD ADVISE NOT TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ON KAYAK. THEY SHOW BETTER FARES AND AFTER I BOOKED MINE, I FIND OUT THAT IT DID NOT INCLUDE LUGGAGE. i HAD TO PAY $800 TO CHECK IN MY BAGS.

Short travel duration. However, I had placed meal preference while booking my air ticket but was given vegetarian meal on board. Food was okay. Not so great. Didn't like Spanish eggplant, cold chickpeas salad. No hot soup was available. Everything cold cold only.

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