£255 Find Cheap Flights from Australia to Manchester

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Cheapest return fare
£680
Overall average: £837
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/3Tue 28/4
MEL - MAN • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£255
Typical prices: £425-£532
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/3
MEL - MAN • 3 stops
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
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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

Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 28 Apr
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10:00 - 09:50
MEL
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MAN
34h 50m
3 stops
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17:35 - 11:15
MAN
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MEL
32h 40m
2 stops
£680Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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10:00 - 09:50
MEL
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MAN
34h 50m
3 stops
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16:50 - 07:25
MAN
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MEL
27h 35m
2 stops
£682Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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13:10 - 21:25
MEL
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MAN
43h 15m
2 stops
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10:50 - 08:30
MAN
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MEL
34h 40m
3 stops
£684Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Sat, 11 Apr
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16:35 - 06:10
SYD
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MAN
24h 35m
1 stop
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09:20 - 06:10
MAN
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SYD
35h 50m
1 stop
£813Etihad Airways
Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
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22:00 - 19:40
ADL
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MAN
32h 10m
1 stop
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21:30 - 17:05
MAN
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ADL
33h 05m
1 stop
£860Qatar Airways
Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
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22:00 - 12:20
ADL
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MAN
24h 50m
1 stop
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21:30 - 17:05
MAN
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ADL
33h 05m
1 stop
£863Qatar Airways
Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
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19:00 - 06:45
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MAN
46h 45m
2 stops
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20:40 - 21:45
MAN
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HBA
38h 05m
2 stops
£1,160Emirates
Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
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12:30 - 05:20
CBR
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MAN
27h 50m
2 stops
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18:10 - 07:45
MAN
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CBR
52h 35m
3 stops
£1,170British Airways
Mon, 30 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
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13:10 - 11:30
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MAN
32h 20m
3 stops
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20:15 - 07:45
MAN
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CBR
50h 30m
3 stops
£1,176British Airways
Sat, 16 May - Wed, 20 May
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12:35 - 07:45
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MAN
52h 10m
2 stops
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14:05 - 22:45
MAN
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CNS
47h 40m
2 stops
£1,207Emirates
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 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 £837 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is £1,372 and £1,174 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of £884.

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 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 days before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Australia to Manchester

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£255
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% 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.

  • 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 184 direct flights from within Australia to Manchester. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% 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.
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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3516 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

10.0 ExcellentElena, Dec 2025
BOS - DXB
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Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

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.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

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.

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 !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

excellent! movie selection just ok, but everything else was wonderful.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

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

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

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!

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!!!!!

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

Easy, straightforward boarding process. Flight attendant was lovely and attentive, food was delicious - especially dinner, I had the roasted chicken in a mushroom sauce with potatoes - and entertainment selection was top notch. I would fly with BA again.

We waited at BOS at the gate for an hour and couldn’t get a drink or anything. Once in the air the service, food and ride was excellent.

Crew was good. Seat was worn but overall okay. The infotainment system is outdated and needs to be updated. BA should provide free WiFi for club world/business class passengers.

I really liked it when the First Officer mentioned that we could see Paris out of the window on the left.

Pilot announcements were clear. Boarding is too slow compared to budget carriers.

My enetertainmnet screen was broken. Lost my bags. Almost missed my flight do to connection issues with (despite a request) ZERO help from crew. Food was edible. Potatoes pretty good even

This review if for American Airlines. From London to LA, British Airways customers flew American Airlines and there was a small incident on the plane with a customer that was sitting next to me. She had a gluten free meal which she selected online. The flight attendant brought her food and both times, it contained gluten (bread, cracker) and by the second time, the customer mentioned about the issue to the flight attendant because she is highly allergic to gluten. Customer was very gentle and just wanted to note that both her meals contained gluten on the tray. The whole situation could have ended really well if flight attendant just apologized and mentioned she would relay the message to the responsible party. Instead, she entered defensive mode and started making some BS excuse about how the cracker that was supposed to be mine, fell onto her tray instead. Mind me, I already had that cracker on my tray. I doubt I would be given two. Also, she mentioned that the bread from the previous meal was gluten free. REALLY? I ate that bread and it tasted like it had PLENTY of gluten. The whole situation was handled so poorly, not only by that one flight attendant, but by 2 others. The reason I intervened is because the customer sitting next to me was tearing and all she did was mention the mistake which could have cause her health great damage, and instead she received attacks and excuses. AA, you should train your employees how to better handle situations like this. A 'well, I don't see why this problem is a big deal since you (the customer with allergies) read the ingredients and avoided eating the cracker that "accidentally fell" from the tray of the customer sitting next to you,' should not have been coming out of a flight attendant's mouth.

Continue to be disappointed that the “food” for “ordinary” fare paying passengers is poor - on this flight it consisted of a packet of two biscuits and a small bottle of water … not even offered a “free” cup of tea or coffee. Suggest a review of the “menu” and offer a hot drink to ordinary (economy class) passengers. On this route there are many far cheaper flights available - paying almost £200 for a flight that could have been bought for less than half this price should have some “perks” - offering hot drinks to all passengers would, in my opinion, be a cost effective measure which would improve the image of British Airways.

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