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Cheapest return flight
£61
Typical prices: £82-£110
Ryanair
Sun 14/10Mon 15/10
STN - MAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£35
Typical prices: £47-£90
Ryanair
Tue 16/10
STN - MAN • 1 stop
When to travel
December
Cheapest • 25% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Alicante (ALC)
Cheapest • Avg £71 (return)
Belfast Intl (BFS)
Shortest trip • 4h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Stansted to Manchester (STN-MAN)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Stansted to Manchester

Wed, 14 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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19:05 - 09:30STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
14h 25m1 stop Cork
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15:40 - 22:25MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
6h 45m1 stop Cork
£61Ryanair
Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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18:00 - 22:00STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
4h 00m1 stop Dublin
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19:05 - 23:05MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
4h 00m1 stop Cork
£67Ryanair
Sat, 3 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct
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13:15 - 21:25STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
8h 10m1 stop Dublin
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21:05 - 07:50MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
10h 45m1 stop Shannon
£68Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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17:30 - 21:15STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
3h 45m1 stop Dublin
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13:05 - 17:05MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
4h 00m1 stop Dublin
£68Ryanair
Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
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06:00 - 21:55STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
15h 55m1 stop Cork
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08:45 - 21:10MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
12h 25m1 stop Cork
£69Ryanair
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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16:20 - 21:15STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
4h 55m1 stop Dublin
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13:05 - 23:20MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
10h 15m1 stop Dublin
£70Ryanair
Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
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06:00 - 21:55STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
15h 55m1 stop Cork
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08:00 - 09:20MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
25h 20m1 stop Cork
£70Ryanair
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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16:20 - 22:20STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
6h 00m1 stop Dublin
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15:25 - 23:20MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
7h 55m1 stop Dublin
£70Ryanair
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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17:30 - 21:15STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
3h 45m1 stop Dublin
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15:25 - 23:20MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
7h 55m1 stop Dublin
£71Ryanair
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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18:55 - 23:45STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
4h 50m1 stop Belfast Intl
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15:40 - 22:25MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
6h 45m1 stop Cork
£72Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for London Stansted Airport to Manchester flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester with more confidence.

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

Return flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester start at £61. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £82 to £110. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £61 on Ryanair.

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Key details for London Stansted Airport to Manchester flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£35
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester

When to book flights from Stansted to Manchester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Stansted to Manchester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your London Stansted Airport to Manchester flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?

    Flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester usually depart from London Stansted (STN) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester pass through?

    One-stop flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester most commonly connect through:

    • Dublin (DUB) – 71% of one-stop connections
    • Belfast Intl (BFS) – 14% of one-stop connections
    • Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Alicante (ALC) – 4% of one-stop connections

    Dublin (DUB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the London Stansted Airport to Manchester route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £73 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £112, a difference of £39. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Manchester?

    Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Manchester City Centre, Manchester Airport Railway Station, and Manchester Piccadilly Station. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?

    There are currently no direct flights available from London Stansted Airport to Manchester. Flights with 1 stopover take between 4h 10m and 10h 56m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from London Stansted Airport to Manchester changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £61 to £550. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from London Stansted Airport to Manchester looking right now?

    One-way fares from London Stansted Airport to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £37, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?

    Flying via Belfast Intl (BFS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 10m, compared to 4h 31m via Dublin (DUB) and 10h 37m via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY).

  • Which car hire options are available at Manchester Airport (MAN)?

    Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • GREEN MOTION
    • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    • DRIVALIA
    • Ace
    • Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a London Stansted Airport to Manchester flight?

    Return flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester range from £82 to £110, with an average of £94 over the past 12 months. Anything below £82 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking London Stansted Airport to Manchester flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average £73 – about £39 less than Tuesday (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Stansted Airport to Manchester trip for December. Fares historically average £70 return in that month – typically £52 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Manchester Airport.
    - Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
    - Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport By IHG
    - ibis budget Manchester Airport

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