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£37 Find Cheap Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Gatwick to Manchester departing on 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£77
Typical prices: £232-£131
Ryanair
Thu 30/4Fri 1/5
LGW - MAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£37
Typical prices: £72-£135
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/4
LGW - MAN • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from £77 (return)
Best reviews • 6.9 score
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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Manchester

Thu, 30 Apr - Fri, 1 May
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11:05 - 16:45
LGW
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MAN
5h 40m
1 stop
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23:00 - 18:55
MAN
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LGW
19h 55m
1 stop
£77Ryanair
Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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12:30 - 22:15
LGW
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MAN
9h 45m
1 stop
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10:40 - 18:00
MAN
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LGW
7h 20m
1 stop
£77Ryanair
Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May
Ryanair Logo
17:30 - 22:30
LGW
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MAN
5h 00m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
06:00 - 10:40
MAN
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LGW
4h 40m
1 stop
£79Ryanair
Fri, 17 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Ryanair Logo
22:00 - 07:55
LGW
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MAN
9h 55m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
23:10 - 09:25
MAN
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LGW
10h 15m
1 stop
£80Ryanair
Thu, 16 Apr - Wed, 20 May
Ryanair Logo
09:45 - 14:00
LGW
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MAN
4h 15m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
22:25 - 11:30
MAN
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LGW
13h 05m
1 stop
£80Ryanair
Thu, 7 May - Sun, 10 May
Ryanair Logo
17:30 - 22:30
LGW
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MAN
5h 00m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
22:25 - 07:55
MAN
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LGW
9h 30m
1 stop
£81Ryanair
Wed, 22 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Ryanair Logo
17:35 - 22:00
LGW
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MAN
4h 25m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
23:00 - 08:25
MAN
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LGW
9h 25m
1 stop
£82Ryanair
Mon, 22 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
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16:20 - 07:35
LGW
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MAN
15h 15m
1 stop
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07:55 - 20:15
MAN
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LGW
12h 20m
1 stop
£83Multiple Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Tue, 19 May
Ryanair Logo
19:15 - 09:35
LGW
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MAN
14h 20m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
15:25 - 19:30
MAN
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LGW
4h 05m
1 stop
£85Ryanair
Thu, 16 Apr - Tue, 19 May
Ryanair Logo
18:25 - 22:30
LGW
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MAN
4h 05m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
15:25 - 19:30
MAN
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LGW
4h 05m
1 stop
£86Ryanair
Booking Insights

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 April.

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 July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £251 and £244 respectively.

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

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£37
Best time to beat the crowds (35% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (56% more expensive 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester was £37 for a one-way ticket and £77 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 £157 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 £225 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 5308 reviews
6.0Food
5.6Entertainment
6.7Boarding
7.5Crew
6.5Comfort
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Food and entertainment were not available, so my rating on those items isn't actually correct. There should be a "Not relevant" or "Didn't use it" option.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
HHN - STN
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Food and entertainment were not available, so my rating on those items isn't actually correct. There should be a "Not relevant" or "Didn't use it" option.

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

Slow and delayed boarding, including standing outside 15m in -3 temperatures, Late take-off approx 45 mins Very slow bag delivery approx 45 min - no explanation

The flight boarded nice and early and this meant there was no sudden rush at the gate. The only down side was the cabin was very cold 🥶

Flying from Newquay was an absolute dream! Would 100% recommend flights from there!

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.

Passengers next to me insisted I change seats so they could sit together. I had to frequently move so that when the sear belt sign was on I was in my proper seat! I was returning from helping my mum with my dad's things after his sudden death and didn't feel like arguing with the other passengers.

Flying from Hamburg to Stansted was a nightmare if I have to be honest, the flight was due to leave at 15:50 and we ended up not taking off properly till 16:56. They really don’t have enough people doing the sorting of baggage where you get the sticker for your case before the security check, going through security was 10x more faster then the whole baggage situation.

You need to make signage at Berlin Airport clearer. Having checked in online we had our boarding passes onlour phones. You do not make it clear that you need to check in again to receive a printed luggage tag. You get to baggage drop off and it says you can only do it with a luggage tag BUT not how to get this.

It was good except they could offer free water and tea/coffe

Sitting on the last row in between the aisle and a massive person, all people going to the bathroom bumped into me including the flight attendants.

Sat at rear of aircraft and was very cold. As a frequent flyer for many years, this is was the coldest I have ever been. Other passengers and some crew were complaining how cold it was. Sitting near the doors always risks being colder, just the way the aircraft works - but this was exceptional, bring a good jumper. Everything else was pretty standard easyJet - good value low cost carrier.

The best budget airline in Europe. Flight was on time, crew friendly and worked hard during flight and were able to meet our needs. Only downside (not the airline's fault), there were no rear steps.

It was transportation nothing more. I will give a positive rating over Ryanair. We missed our Ryanair flight the night before and received rude and unconcerned treatment from the Ryanair customer service. It was late. We were very tired and stressed after doing our best to get to the airport. The so called customer service ladies were completely unconcerned from the start. Aside from that, the flight to London seemed to be their opportunity for advertising. No time to relax as attendants were constantly in the aisle selling. I will never fly Ryanair again!!

Boarding could be better. To get through your gate but to be stood in a corridor for 20 minutes is not great.

The plane was postponed for over 2.5 hours, which meant that all four of us missed the check in time for our ongoing trip to Melbourne. We had to buy new tickets for 4 people as we had to forfeit the ones we had. The cost was really unfair. i understand that it was snowing during the first leg of the plane for that morning. Surely the cost could have been shared by the airline and not all by us. I could have bought insurance - but you can see how much I travel. I will need to chose more trustworthy airlines.

The true is that travel from London to Faro on 11/12/2025 by BA was cancelled, so I did not go to Faro, so i did not board easy flight. The mediocre qualification to you was because even when i bought an insurance, i could not change date neither obtain reimbursement. It could be ideal if you do something in order for me not to lose the purchase Thank you

Queuing for quite a while despite using the "speedy boarding".

Food options limited and quality wasn’t very good. I was I was in premium economy and the people in front of me pushed their seats back to fully reclined position which made it difficult for me. My seat wouldn’t recline at all. I suggest that BA restrict the recliner more. Also, the audio in my headset didn’t work unless I held it in all the time. Entertainment choices were good. Customer services is excellent. Thank you to BA team.

It’s the old style plane with the old Ying Yang seats doesn’t compare to other airlines with newer planes.

I like everything about British Airways. Excellence. Perfect. Exquisite service.

Ohooo it's fantastic 👏 I love it 😀 😍 ❤️ it's on time ⏲️

Great seat in premium economy, great food and drinks throughout lots of in flight entertainment. 1 hour 40 min delayed flying out , 2 1/2 hour wait at passport control in tampa

Everything, every step of the process, from check in, to boarding, to exiting the plane was organized, efficient, and orderly. Excellent experience!

Flight was 3h50 and was only provided with a packet of oat cookies and offered a cold drink. Thankfully i'd had breakfast but for a morning flight of that length some sort of breakfast should be included. There were 2 toilets for economy but due to turbulence we couldn't use them until the last 1hr which meant the queue was then huge. Would've been nice to open up the business one for those closest to the front to use.

It was perfect. The service was exceptional. I would never want to cross the Atlantic in anyone else's sardine tins.

First time on BA but will fly with them from now on! Everything about the flight was superb!!!

The flight was very delayed in taking off - which was out of control of the crew, but then the pilot worked hard so we only arrived about 30 minutes late. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating!

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