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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
Sydney3 stops£879
Melbourne
Melbourne3 stops£931
Perth
Perth2 stops£875
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops£1,023
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops£745
Cairns
Cairns2 stops£1,197
Hobart
Hobart2 stops£1,247
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops£1,095
Darwin
Darwin2 stops£1,228
Canberra
Canberra2 stops£1,133
Launceston
Launceston2 stops£1,204
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops£1,144
Ballina
Ballina2 stops£1,680
Mackay
Mackay2 stops£1,446
Alice Springs
Alice Springs2 stops£1,356
Sydney
Sydney3 stops£879
Melbourne
Melbourne3 stops£931
Perth
Perth2 stops£875
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops£1,023
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops£745
Cairns
Cairns2 stops£1,197
Hobart
Hobart2 stops£1,247
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops£1,095
Darwin
Darwin2 stops£1,228
Canberra
Canberra2 stops£1,133
Launceston
Launceston2 stops£1,204
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops£1,144
Ballina
Ballina2 stops£1,680
Mackay
Mackay2 stops£1,446
Alice Springs
Alice Springs2 stops£1,356

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

Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 21 Apr
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16:50 - 06:15
MAN
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ADL
26h 55m2 stops
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09:50 - 16:30
ADL
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MAN
39h 10m2 stops
£745Multiple Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Thu, 21 May
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23:30 - 07:00
MAN
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ADL
47h 00m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
09:50 - 16:30
ADL
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MAN
39h 10m2 stops
£763Turkish Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Fri, 8 May
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11:10 - 08:40
MAN
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SYD
36h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
07:40 - 07:55
SYD
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MAN
33h 15m1 stop
£884Cathay Pacific
Wed, 22 Apr - Mon, 25 May
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09:20 - 17:00
MAN
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SYD
22h 40m1 stop
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21:30 - 13:15
SYD
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MAN
24h 45m1 stop
£884Etihad Airways
Sat, 2 May - Thu, 21 May
Etihad Airways Logo
09:20 - 06:10
MAN
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SYD
35h 50m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 18:55
SYD
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MAN
30h 25m1 stop
£886Etihad Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 11:15
MAN
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MEL
39h 05m1 stop
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07:25 - 07:55
MEL
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MAN
33h 30m1 stop
£943Cathay Pacific
Thu, 19 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr
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21:30 - 09:30
MAN
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BNE
26h 00m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
22:10 - 06:20
BNE
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MAN
41h 10m1 stop
£1,026Qatar Airways
Mon, 13 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
21:40 - 10:30
MAN
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BNE
27h 50m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
22:10 - 19:55
BNE
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MAN
30h 45m1 stop
£1,032Qatar Airways
Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Emirates Logo
20:40 - 09:40
MAN
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OOL
51h 00m2 stops
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06:00 - 11:15
OOL
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MAN
39h 15m2 stops
£1,261Emirates
Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Emirates Logo
20:40 - 10:45
MAN
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CNS
52h 05m2 stops
Emirates Logo
15:35 - 11:15
CNS
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MAN
29h 40m2 stops
£1,264Emirates
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 £957 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,448 and £1,373 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Australia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Manchester to Australia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Manchester to Australia, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Australia back to Manchester, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Australia

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£482
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Adelaide

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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £1,108 on average. Morning departures are around 2% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,155.

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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3444 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

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.

10.0 ExcellentPaul, Dec 2025
CHC - SYD
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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.

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

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

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

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.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

Issues: 1) the charging issue as described in my previous survey 2) when I requested diet coke during the breakfast time, it is not available. Why? I can't drink diet coke in the morning? 3) when I tried to transfer to this flight, its gate information was not available to me?

Close to excellent. The only problem is when I try to charge my phone on the USB in front of my seat, the battery level is decreasing rather than increasing. Why?

A lot of things Never flying with this airline again Had an emergency landing

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

Just want to do a little more clean up so does not smell like urine.

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.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

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, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

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

Very bad. Business class money is paid but service is worst than economy with empty middle seat. Very low grade food, very poor toilet. This should be highlighted as worst business class in the world. Government of Jordan should ban British airways for misleading information.

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

Even in business class, no 2 members of our family including kids were able to sit together. I booked the tickets months in advance. The all my luggage was left in London and arrived 2 days later. It took hours to report the missing luggage at the airport and 3-4 hours to recover one of the bags from the airport with mind bending amount of paperwork. Worst experience ever, I would seriously reconsider traveling by British Airways again.

Crew attentiveness and service as well as the quality of on board dining could be better. Seats and controls are very dated.

My seat cushion was poor. The cushion was compressed and was uncomfortable for such a long flight.

People were nice. Seats are so cramped my knees had to be pressed into the seat in front of me.

Overall, the food and entertainment were great. The staff were amazing, polite and professional. They did not have WiFi on board on this leg but that was okay. There was a delay in boarding from London and landing at Mumbai airport but the pilot communicate DC the reason for the delayed landing. They even sent us an apology afterwards for the delayed landing.

Big queues on arrival at airport despite having already checked in and only needed to drop bags off. Flight delayed which impacted on connecting flight.

I was in a bulkhead seat and my tray table wasn't level. Eating was difficult.

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