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Cheapest return fare
£68
Typical prices: £202-£258
Ryanair
Tue 1/9Thu 3/9
LGW - MAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£35
Typical prices: £77-£100
Ryanair
Wed 7/10
LGW - MAN • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Gatwick and Manchester. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Manchester (LGW-MAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Gatwick 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Manchester

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 3 Sep
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21:35 - 07:30
LGW
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MAN
9h 55m
1 stop
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08:55 - 20:40
MAN
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LGW
11h 45m
1 stop
£68Ryanair
Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 3 Sep
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21:35 - 07:30
LGW
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MAN
9h 55m
1 stop
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08:55 - 17:50
MAN
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LGW
8h 55m
1 stop
£70Ryanair
Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
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19:55 - 07:30
LGW
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MAN
11h 35m
1 stop
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20:30 - 09:20
MAN
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LGW
12h 50m
1 stop
£72Ryanair
Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
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17:30 - 00:50
LGW
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MAN
7h 20m
1 stop
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15:00 - 21:15
MAN
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LGW
6h 15m
1 stop
£73Ryanair
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
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08:50 - 17:25
LGW
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MAN
8h 35m
1 stop
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23:10 - 08:15
MAN
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LGW
9h 05m
1 stop
£74Ryanair
Wed, 2 Sep - Thu, 3 Sep
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11:45 - 17:25
LGW
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MAN
5h 40m
1 stop
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08:55 - 17:50
MAN
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LGW
8h 55m
1 stop
£75Ryanair
Tue, 11 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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21:35 - 07:30
LGW
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MAN
9h 55m
1 stop
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15:00 - 21:15
MAN
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LGW
6h 15m
1 stop
£76Ryanair
Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
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11:55 - 21:15
LGW
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MAN
9h 20m
1 stop
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07:30 - 20:55
MAN
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LGW
13h 25m
1 stop
£77Ryanair
Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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14:45 - 21:55
LGW
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MAN
7h 10m
1 stop
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22:25 - 08:55
MAN
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LGW
10h 30m
1 stop
£78Ryanair
Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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17:30 - 21:55
LGW
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MAN
4h 25m
1 stop
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21:45 - 07:55
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LGW
10h 10m
1 stop
£79Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Gatwick to Manchester flights

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

How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Manchester from London Gatwick Airport usually cost between £125 and £221 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £68 on Ryanair (1 Sept–3 Sept).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport 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 from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester is December, where tickets cost £97 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £320 and £258 respectively.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

£35
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 63% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

When to book flights from Gatwick to Manchester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Manchester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to Manchester flights

  • How can I reach central Manchester from the airport?

    Manchester Airport has a train station between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 and trains run to Manchester Piccadilly Station roughly every 20min. The journey length is usually around 17min. Tickets cost around £3.20 if you book them online in advance. There are also multiple bus routes to central Manchester. Route 43 and Route 103 buses stop at Piccadilly Gardens close to Piccadilly Station. Buses depart from near the train station.

  • What lounges are available at Gatwick Airport?

    Lounges with complimentary hot food and drink are open to all passengers in the North and South Terminals and both terminals have a 'No1 Lounge'.. The North Terminal also has two extra lounges: The Gateway and Plaza Premium. The Gateway offers priority access to easyJet passengers and The Plaza Premium Lounge is the best lounge for young families. It has a 'Kids Zone' with games and activities to help keep kids entertained.

  • Are there hotels close to Manchester Airport?

    There are se veral hotels within walking distance of the airport. One of the closest is the Radisson Blu, a 4-star hotel that's around 5min to 10min from the airport. They offer free Wi-Fi, access to a gym and an indoor pool. The Clayton Hotel is roughly 15min from the terminal and they offer tailored packages for business travellers and families. The Airport Inn is one of the least expensive options and it is located a bit further away, around a 15min via taxi.

  • Which facilities are available at Gatwick Airport?

    Gatwick Airport has free Wi-Fi and charging points throughout the terminal to help you stay connected. A range of shops and restaurants are available before and after security. All restaurants aim to serve meals in 15min or less. They will also have vegan, vegetarian, allergy friendly and kids meals available. There is also a chapel available in each terminal. The Chapel in the South Terminal is located on the third floor before security and the one in the North Terminal is located on the first floor.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester was £35 for a one-way ticket and £68 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Manchester, Ryanair or easyJet?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Manchester are Ryanair and easyJet. With an average price for the route of £179 and an overall rating of 6.9, Ryanair is the most popular choice. easyJet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £210 and an overall rating of 6.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport 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 from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport 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 from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

  • If you're arriving at Terminal 1 in Manchester Airport (MAN) you can book Passport Control FastTrack for £5. This service grants you access to an exclusive lane and is best for travellers without checked luggage who don't need to wait at baggage claim.
  • You can reach Gatwick Airport (LGW) via the Gatwick Express train. It departs from London Victoria Station around every 15min and takes about 30min to reach the airport. The cost of a ticket is around £17.80.
  • Short stay/pick-up zones are available at Manchester Airport and cost approximately, £6 for 30min. These are usually the best car parking option for anyone coming to pick you up from the airport.
  • Manchester and Gatwick can both offer special assistance to passengers who need help getting through the airport or mobility aids. Your airline will help organise this assistance for you. Let them know what assistance you need at least 48h in advance of your flight.
  • Gatwick Airport also has a sensory room in the North Terminal. The room is a soothing, quiet environment aimed at passengers who get overwhelmed by the sounds and sights of a busy airport terminal.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Gatwick to Manchester

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Manchester. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Gatwick 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.
6.9
RyanairOverall score based on 5440 reviews
6.0Food
6.5Comfort
5.7Entertainment
7.5Crew
6.7Boarding
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Dislike standing for 30 minutes waiting to board. Coffee disgusting, hot sandwich almost inedible. Staff cheerful. Flight early.

8.0 ExcellentKate, May 2026
PFO - MAN
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Dislike standing for 30 minutes waiting to board. Coffee disgusting, hot sandwich almost inedible. Staff cheerful. Flight early.

Great flight just took some time to board even when lining up early for the flight, even taking off took longer then expected.

Rubbish moved my seat don’t know why same seat configuration cost me extra so me and my wife could sit together now I know why no paper ticket so they can do this

It would have been better if I was not ill so I didn't go and I didn't come back and I could not transfer my tickets to a later date as Ryanair stop flying from Manchester at the end of October till next year

Flight was delayed by 1 hour 45 minutes. Aircraft was cramped, dirty and uncomfortable. Boarding staff more interested in charging you for oversize baggage than getting you on board. Overall not a pleasant experience.

It's not the staff's fault. The cabin crew do their best but the setup in Stansted Airport by Ryanair is poor. The herding of people like cattle is unacceptable before boarding and is something that's in every airport but only in Stansted have I seen the queueing of passengers outside the plane on the tarmac and the crew only turning up with maybe 5 minutes to depart. This is a resource issue . Yes prices are good but seemingly comes with a price of poor treatment of customers. I'll pay more next time

It was appalling, full of young people who were drunk and disobeying instructions to sit down. Crew did nothing to enforce. There was a Ryanair pilot sitting in the aisle opposite me who talked through out the safety briefing so loudly I couldn’t hear. Whole thing felt unsafe

Awful as usual the air stewardess loved her own voice and would not stop talking on coms for 2hrs please please please shut up I can’t hear my headphones and don’t want to buy juty free

On time boarding, on time departure and early arrival. As it should be. Yes, the comfort and benefits are very poor, but therefore the ticket is 6 times cheaper than with a flag carrier. So I am not complaining about it. You get what you pay for.

Would be better if there is phone charging ports available

There was no useful information given regarding the flight back to the UK from Tenerife. This despite the week publicised problems around the EES system and the delays caused to boarding. This aspect of the customer experience could have been much better.

We accidentally purchased twice the bags we needed. Our fault, but the ticket was not clear to us, and it asked us to purchase bags at checkin. When we notified them to get credit back at the airport, they said to contact customer service. We flew the flight and then contracted customer service. They said no credits after the flight has flown. Not customer service oriented at all. They know we didn’t check that many bags and kept our money for a service they did not provide. Be aware and very careful of what you are purchasing from them because they will not make it right if there is an error.

There were a lot (4 I think) of EasyJet flights leaving Agadir, we arrived two and a half ours before our flight. Very slow to get through the booking in, passport control and security!! We had booked in on line but had to Queue with others who had not to drop our bags off!,

Long delay resulted in my being unable to catch a train home and resulted in an additional £76 cost for an Uber

Be sure to check bags for 23 kg,.(50 lbs) Coming from US I chose the wrong size luggage weight when I checked in on my phone, and had to pay more when I dropped it off

The flight was delayed for over 1 hour. The boarding process is appalling making you wait for 30 minutes in the passage leading to the outside door without any seats.

The on board air steward really made the journey. He was very entertaining

With stairs on a rainy tarmac, EasyJet flights are ok for younger travelers with backpack only. Seniors with mobility issues find it challenging 😰. However, the crew and disability assistance folks at both ends eased that discomfort as much as possible for their various roles. Kudos to airport and EasyJet employees for their kind service.

3 hours delayed Don’t understand why when you have paid for ‘speedy boarding’ they call you forward to then make you stand fir another 20 minutes in a confined space before boarding the plane.

Nothing flight was on time, and we boarded and disembarked easily

Everything about the flight is better,just to work on the food Everything about the food is very poor

The crew and flight was fine and enjoyable…unfortunately, when I arrived to Bari and received my checked luggage(that I bought for this first trip to Europe), one of bags had a huge dent in it and the other had a completely damaged/broken wheel that made it very difficult to travel the rest of my time in Italy. Very disappointing and frustrating!

The plane was a long way from departure lounge. The plane looked tired but got us there.

No problems except for a completely full flight. But we were add one because of a previous delayed flight.

BA code for a Vueling flight. All god but the temperature in the plane (too hot when engine not running but otherwise ok)

Better training for staff, I didn’t even get a napkin with my drink so it was dripping all over !

We already had a five hour layover in London, and then they cancelled our flight about half hour before we were due to board. They wouldn't give us access to the lounge and hanging around the extremely busy terminal for another three hours until our next flight was crappy. 8 hours in a busy terminal is awful. The least they could have done was give us access to one of their quiet, comfortable lounges for the inconvenience. I heard from others that they do this a lot -- cancel these short flights if they're not completely full. When we got onto the next flight it was absolutely packed and uncomfortable. Just very disappointing. British Airways used to be a great airline to fly with, but it doesn't feel that way at all now.

Everything was fine, on the first leg of my journey from Manchester to London. But, as happened on my outbound journey from the US, there were immense problems. The plane was delayed more than 2 1/2 hours which led to me missing my connecting flight in the US. No hotels were available and I was forced after a 25 hour journey to take a bus to my house. Just unacceptable.

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Boarding took way longer than it needed to, direction to the gate was abysmally indirect at the terminal and late to be displayed. So i had trouble finding the area, and after getting there no display of what group was boarding and it took so long to get anyone boarded

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