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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Australia

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney1 stop£790
Perth
Perth1 stop£851
Melbourne
Melbourne2 stops£849
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops£951
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops£734
Cairns
Cairns2 stops£924
Hobart
Hobart2 stops£948
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops£918
Darwin
Darwin2 stops£868
Canberra
Canberra2 stops£810
Proserpine
Proserpine2 stops£1,510
Townsville
Townsville2 stops£1,161
Launceston
Launceston2 stops£1,016
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops£902
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island3 stops£1,295
Ballina
Ballina2 stops£960
Mackay
Mackay2 stops£1,432
Alice Springs
Alice Springs2 stops£1,463
Newcastle
Newcastle2 stops£1,208
Sydney
Sydney1 stop£790
Perth
Perth1 stop£851
Melbourne
Melbourne2 stops£849
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops£951
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops£734
Cairns
Cairns2 stops£924
Hobart
Hobart2 stops£948
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops£918
Darwin
Darwin2 stops£868
Canberra
Canberra2 stops£810
Proserpine
Proserpine2 stops£1,510
Townsville
Townsville2 stops£1,161
Launceston
Launceston2 stops£1,016
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops£902
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island3 stops£1,295
Ballina
Ballina2 stops£960
Mackay
Mackay2 stops£1,432
Alice Springs
Alice Springs2 stops£1,463
Newcastle
Newcastle2 stops£1,208

Book Cheap Manchester to Australia Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Manchester to Australia 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 Manchester to Australia

Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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12:45 - 08:55
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ADL
35h 40m
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10:30 - 23:10
ADL
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MAN
45h 10m
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£734Multiple Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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17:35 - 16:50
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ADL
38h 45m
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ADL
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MAN
32h 20m
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£768Multiple Airlines
Sun, 7 Jun - Mon, 6 Jul
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20:40 - 16:50
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SYD
35h 10m
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15:40 - 06:55
SYD
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MAN
24h 15m
1 stop
£790Etihad Airways
Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar
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19:55 - 06:35
MAN
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SYD
23h 40m
1 stop
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21:45 - 17:55
SYD
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MAN
31h 10m
1 stop
£791Etihad Airways
Mon, 1 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
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21:45 - 06:15
MAN
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SYD
23h 30m
1 stop
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14:50 - 06:25
SYD
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MAN
24h 35m
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£796Qatar Airways
Mon, 11 May - Tue, 26 May
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08:15 - 11:55
MAN
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PER
20h 40m
1 stop
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06:00 - 06:25
PER
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MAN
31h 25m
2 stops
£851Qatar Airways
Wed, 13 May - Sun, 17 May
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11:10 - 22:15
MAN
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MEL
26h 05m
1 stop
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23:45 - 07:55
MEL
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MAN
41h 10m
1 stop
£854Cathay Pacific
Tue, 10 Mar - Mon, 4 May
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10:25 - 16:35
MAN
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MEL
43h 10m
2 stops
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09:15 - 07:55
MEL
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MAN
55h 40m
2 stops
£867Cathay Pacific
Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
08:50 - 23:15
MAN
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AVV
27h 25m
2 stops
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15:00 - 11:15
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MAN
31h 15m
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£1,439Qantas Airways
Thu, 26 Feb - Sat, 21 Mar
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08:50 - 23:15
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AVV
27h 25m
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20:55 - 18:35
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MAN
32h 40m
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£1,440Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Australia flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Australia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Australia, 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 Manchester to Australia is May, when tickets cost £936 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,406 and £1,373 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Australia, 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 on a flight from Manchester to Australia, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Australia

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£393
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Brisbane

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • How should I choose which Australian city to fly to?

    Most flights from Manchester to Australia land in either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. Choose a flight to Sydney to explore the country’s largest tourist city and the New South Wales state with its scenic Blue Mountains. Brisbane is the gateway to the Gold Coast in the north-east, while Melbourne is on the south-east coast, known for its entertainment scene.

  • Which airline has the least carbon emissions on flights to Australia?

    The lowest emissions flight you’ll find from Manchester to Australia is on Cathay Pacific. Even though they’re two-stop flights, they still emit roughly 50% less carbon, despite having two additional take-off cycles. Happily, they’re also among the shorter flights available, taking almost half the time of many other two-stop routes.

  • What facilities does Manchester Airport offer?

    Manchester Airport has an expansive duty-free section, from which you can pre-order online and collect when you get there. There are roughly a few dozen restaurants, fast-food outlets, pubs and coffee shops. A special assistance service is available for travellers with limited mobility or invisible disabilities – you can request this in advance.

  • What’s the easiest way to get to Manchester Airport from the city?

    There are a few convenient ways to get to the airport. You can take a Northern Rail or Transpennine Express Service train from Manchester Piccadilly Station, which will take about 20min. Between them there’s one every 20min. Otherwise catch a bus operated by Megabus UK, which will take about 40min.

  • We’re hiring a car in Australia – what are the child seat laws?

    Children up to six months must be in a rear-facing child seat, and those from six months to the age of four can face forwards, and the car seat must have an in-built harness. Children older than four can sit in either a child seat or a booster seat, facing forward and wearing a seat belt.

  • Must I get a visa to visit Australia?

    As a UK citizen, you will need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to enter Australia. It will be valid for 12 months and allow you multiple visits up to 90 days in total. It will only take about 24h to organise online from the Australian Visa Authority website.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Australia?

    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 Manchester to Australia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Manchester to Australia 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 Manchester to Australia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Manchester to Australia 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 from Manchester to Australia?

    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 from Manchester to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Australia

  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is the home hub for Qantas, and has the most connections to regional airports across Australia if you’re touring the country.
  • For some Economy class pampering, fly on Etihad Airways. You’ll enjoy a free fresh, seasonal meal (including vegetarian), freshly baked rolls, plus complementary coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
  • The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia’s iconic natural attractions. To be closest to it, book a ticket to Brisbane Airport (BNE).
  • If you fly on Qantas Airways, you’ll be able to use the Qantas lounge in all Australian airports that have them, including those in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
  • If you live somewhere like Norwich, you’ll also have the choice of flying to Australia from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, roughly the same distance from that region of the UK.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Manchester to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manchester to Australia? 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 3488 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

10.0 ExcellentJames, Jan 2026
WLG - SYD
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

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

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

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.

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

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

great experience. better than all other airlines flying this route.

We flew economy light. We did not want to check bags and we had free 1 bag, but just had back packs with small personal item. Try as we may could only get bags down to 17lbs each. So we put 2 lbs from one bag into other and checked it. I think if someone has a checked bag allowance and chose not to use it , it would benefit both parties to bump carry on weight up to the next level of 22lbs or 10kgs. Just a thought.

Vegetarian options should be included with every meal. Even just simple steamed vegetables and whole grains would capture a wide audience.

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

The bed was alright in business class. Food variety and quality were not up to the mark compared to the business class airfare.

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

Food , drink experience were great with Cathay. Crew service was excellent. Clean toilet and full snack bars always, pilot took of 26minutes later when boarding at Hong Kong with extra US customs check at gate 9 for US flight, but he managed to arrive only 2 minutes later from flight tracker. Smooth flight .

The experience was efficient, on time, and provided great service.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Overall, not good. Super late boarding in Hong Kong because some last minute issue with a plane. The boarding process is chaotic. Kathy Pacific should seek to do better with punctual departure time. Caused a lot of trouble with missed connecting flight.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

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.

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

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

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.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

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

I was unable to board this flight because of visa changes that I was not alerted about and I’ve been unable to contact Kayak to obtain a refund / credit anything.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

The space in the seat was okay, the staff were friendly, the entertainment system, my touch screen was not working and some of the films listed on the website for the flight were not available.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Late. And service was very slow - passengers sat for well over an hour with dirty trays etc surrounding them

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

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