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Cheapest return flight
£103
Typical prices: £139-£176
Ryanair
Sun 7/10Sun 14/10
MAN - EXT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£62
Typical prices: £68-£114
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/10
MAN - EXT • 1 stop
When to travel
Cheapest • 9% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £225 (return)
Shortest trip • 4h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Exeter (MAN-EXT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Exeter

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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14:35 - 21:20MAN  Manchester-EXT Exeter
6h 45m1 stop Alicante
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21:45 - 07:40EXT  Exeter-MAN Manchester
9h 55m1 stop Alicante
£103Ryanair
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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14:35 - 21:20MAN  Manchester-EXT Exeter
6h 45m1 stop Alicante
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19:20 - 09:05EXT  Exeter-MAN Manchester
13h 45m1 stop Faro
£108Ryanair
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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07:40 - 21:20MAN  Manchester-EXT Exeter
13h 40m2 stops Bergamo Orio Al Serio Alicante
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21:45 - 07:40EXT  Exeter-MAN Manchester
9h 55m1 stop Alicante
£110Ryanair
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Ryanair Logo
07:40 - 21:20MAN  Manchester-EXT Exeter
13h 40m2 stops Bergamo Orio Al Serio Alicante
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21:45 - 14:15EXT  Exeter-MAN Manchester
16h 30m2 stops Alicante Bergamo Orio Al Serio
£113Ryanair
Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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20:25 - 14:35MAN  Manchester-EXT Exeter
18h 10m1 stop Alicante
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20:45 - 23:10EXT  Exeter-MAN Manchester
26h 25m1 stop Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan
£117Ryanair
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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18:55 - 14:55MAN  Manchester-EXT Exeter
20h 00m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan
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19:20 - 09:05EXT  Exeter-MAN Manchester
13h 45m1 stop Faro
£118Multiple Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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09:25 - 15:30MAN  Manchester-EXT Exeter
6h 05m1 stop Dublin
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21:45 - 07:40EXT  Exeter-MAN Manchester
9h 55m1 stop Alicante
£123Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:45 - 15:30MAN  Manchester-EXT Exeter
16h 45m1 stop Dublin
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:45 - 07:40EXT  Exeter-MAN Manchester
9h 55m1 stop Alicante
£124Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Ryanair Logo
07:40 - 21:20MAN  Manchester-EXT Exeter
13h 40m2 stops Bergamo Orio Al Serio Alicante
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21:45 - 14:15EXT  Exeter-MAN Manchester
16h 30m2 stops Alicante Bergamo Orio Al Serio
£127Ryanair
Fri, 18 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
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05:05 - 12:50MAN  Manchester-EXT Exeter
7h 45m2 stops London Heathrow Edinburgh Turnhouse
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17:55 - 07:55EXT  Exeter-MAN Manchester
38h 00m2 stops Newcastle upon Tyne London Heathrow
£629British Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Manchester to Exeter flights

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

How much is a return flight from Manchester to Exeter?

Return flights from Manchester to Exeter start at £103. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £139 to £176. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £103 on Ryanair.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Exeter?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Exeter and is 6% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • March is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Exeter at £139 return.
  • January (£197) and October (£181) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 42% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Manchester to Exeter flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£62
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flights from Manchester to Exeter

When to book flights from Manchester to Exeter

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

    Flights from Manchester to Exeter usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Exeter (EXT).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Manchester to Exeter flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Loganair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Manchester to Exeter?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Manchester to Exeter.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Manchester to Exeter?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £151 return, compared with £225 via a stopover through London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Manchester to Exeter?

    The Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Loganair. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Manchester to Exeter pass through?

    One-stop flights from Manchester to Exeter most commonly connect through:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 60% of one-stop connections
    • Dublin (DUB) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Belfast City (BHD) – 10% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 10% of one-stop connections

    Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Manchester to Exeter?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Manchester to Exeter route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £144 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £162, a difference of £18. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Manchester to Exeter?

    There are currently no direct flights available from Manchester to Exeter. Flights with 1 stopover take between 4h 59m and 9h 15m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Manchester to Exeter?

    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 Manchester to Exeter 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 £103 to £627. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Manchester to Exeter looking right now?

    One-way fares from Manchester to Exeter are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £113, which is 44% above the typical average for this route.

  • Is it cheaper to take a train or bus instead of flying between Manchester and Exeter?

    Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Manchester and Exeter is around £103 return, with a flight time of about 6h 45m. Recent return bus fares are around £42 return, with a trip time of about 8h 15m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 60% lower. However, the bus takes about 1+ hours longer each way.

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

    Flying via Belfast City (BHD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 59m, compared to 6h 23m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 7h 47m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Which car hire options are available at Exeter Airport (EXT)?

    Exeter Airport (EXT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Alamo
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    · Budget
    · keddy by Europcar
    · Europcar

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Manchester to Exeter flight?

    Return flights from Manchester to Exeter range from £139 to £176, with an average of £152 over the past 12 months. Anything below £139 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Manchester to Exeter 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 Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average £144 – about £18 less than Saturday (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Manchester to Exeter trip for March. Fares historically average £139 return in that month – typically £58 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Exeter Airport.
    - Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park By IHG
    - Hampton by Hilton Exeter Airport
    - The Grange Court Hotel

More options for your flight from Manchester to Exeter

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