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Cheap Flights from Australia to Manchester

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Australia to Manchester that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Manchester

Sun, 12 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
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20:30 - 18:55PER-MAN
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06:20 - 04:00MAN-PER
37h 40m3 stops
Mon, 13 Oct - Mon, 17 Nov
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12:25 - 17:00PER-MAN
35h 35m2 stops
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15:35 - 23:55MAN-PER
24h 20m2 stops
Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 15 Nov
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15:55 - 06:30PER-MAN
21h 35m1 stop
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21:30 - 18:45MAN-PER
37h 15m1 stop
£692Qatar Airways
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Thu, 23 Oct - Tue, 11 Nov
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16:10 - 08:00PER-MAN
22h 50m1 stop
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07:45 - 12:00MAN-PER
20h 15m1 stop
£709Qatar Airways
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Wed, 15 Oct - Sat, 4 Apr
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18:10 - 07:05MEL-MAN
22h 55m1 stop
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09:15 - 16:35MAN-MEL
21h 20m1 stop
£800Etihad Airways
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Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
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18:20 - 06:10MEL-MAN
22h 50m1 stop
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13:40 - 17:00MAN-MEL
40h 20m1 stop
£849Etihad Airways
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Fri, 24 Oct - Tue, 18 Nov
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15:40 - 09:50SYD-MAN
28h 10m2 stops
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16:00 - 06:55MAN-SYD
27h 55m2 stops
£915British Airways
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Sun, 26 Oct - Tue, 18 Nov
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16:20 - 08:50SYD-MAN
27h 30m2 stops
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07:45 - 18:50MAN-SYD
24h 05m1 stop
£957British Airways
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
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06:05 - 11:15HBA-MAN
40h 10m2 stops
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08:50 - 21:45MAN-HBA
25h 55m2 stops
£1,118Emirates
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Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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16:55 - 11:15OOL-MAN
52h 20m2 stops
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13:15 - 09:40MAN-OOL
34h 25m2 stops
£1,171Emirates
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Cheapest return fare
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Overall average: £852
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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 month to fly to Manchester?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Manchester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Manchester is March, where tickets cost £919 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 £1,444 and £1,204 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of £834.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Manchester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Australia to Manchester

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£256
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
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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.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Manchester?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Manchester is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £1,085. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are £1,232 on average.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Manchester?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Manchester is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost £1,529 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Manchester is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,644.

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

    Each week there are around 164 direct flights from within Australia to Manchester. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 18% 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Manchester. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Manchester. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3334 reviews
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
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Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

6.0 GoodKudakwashe, Sept 2025DXB - MAN
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Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

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

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

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!

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

The space was tight, hardly any leg room and the crew surprisingly were busy and did not take the time to attend to passengers, felt rushed. There was a delay for check in since the systems were down the airport staffs were accommodating

I recently travelled in Business Class with Qatar Airways, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The cabin crew stood out for their kindness and professionalism, making the journey truly comfortable. The food exceeded expectations and was exceptional in both quality and presentation. The boarding staff was courteous, though I would like to mention that the staff member responsible for checking tickets during boarding could benefit from additional training to be more welcoming. A warm and hospitable approach would enhance the passenger experience significantly. However, one aspect of the journey was particularly frustrating. The in-flight entertainment system was disappointing, as the headphones provided did not work at all due to a loose connection. This significantly impacted the experience, especially since the flight also lacked Wi-Fi service. Addressing these issues would greatly enhance the overall travel experience. Lastly, I would suggest implementing a section-wise boarding process to streamline the boarding experience and minimise potential challenges. I appreciate the efforts Qatar Airways puts into delivering high-quality service and hope to see these improvements implemented in the future.

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

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.

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

The flight was good. It arrived at Heathrow on time but then there was no transport to take us to the terminal. We sat on the plane for an hour waiting for a bus. I will avoid Heathrow if possible in future. The crew were very apologetic.

we had to walk up stairs to get into the plane--no jetways. Perhaps that's a problem not with the airline but with facilities at Heathrow, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. But it was inconvenient.

The seating has become ridiculous… like a contest to see how narrow and short they can be made- forcing anyone over 5’1 to pay more to not be twisting oneself into a pretzel. Really insane- would have thought BA was better than this. Frankly- it cancels out a lot of the positive aspects.

flight was delayed from BWI to London - missed my connecting flight & then connecting flight (also British Air) was delayed - food is awful, TV & movie selection is great

The flight was fine but they made me pay for my carryon bag because they said it was too big at the counter. But it fit under the seat just fine.

Super tight economy class. My knees were hitting the back of seat in front of me (I'm only 5'6"). My small backpack (sized according to their required dimensions) would not fit under the seat in front of me because there is a box (is that the life jacket?) in the way. Over all, extremely uncomfortable. I forgive the tasteless food, but the tight seating was torture

Excellent service by the flight crew, and the food was relatively very good compared to other airlines.

Flight was excellent, staff was great. My first time in first class and it was very relaxing and comfortable.

They can separate the young children from people who want to have a rest. It had lots of crying and loud noises from the children.

I had an awful experience with British Airways as they broke the handle of my checked in suitcase and when I went to complain they told me that this was not their responsibility. This has to be one horrible airline that does not take responsibility for the damage that they have created

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