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Cheapest return flight
£65
Typical prices: £85-£129
Ryanair
Sun 7/10Mon 8/10
MAN - STN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£34
Typical prices: £47-£70
Ryanair
Tue 16/10
MAN - STN • 1 stop
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 26% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY)
Cheapest • Avg £72 (return)
Dublin (DUB)
Shortest trip • 4h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Stansted (MAN-STN)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Stansted

Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
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08:15 - 18:40MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
10h 25m1 stop Cork
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08:00 - 18:40STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
10h 40m1 stop Cork
£65Ryanair
Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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12:40 - 18:50MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
6h 10m1 stop Milltown (Kerry)
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09:15 - 21:30STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
12h 15m1 stop Shannon
£68Ryanair
Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
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17:50 - 23:45MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
5h 55m1 stop Bergamo Orio Al Serio
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06:05 - 14:15STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
8h 10m1 stop Bergamo Orio Al Serio
£69Ryanair
Thu, 15 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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15:40 - 22:25MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
6h 45m1 stop Cork
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09:25 - 20:20STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
10h 55m1 stop Shannon
£70Ryanair
Wed, 14 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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17:50 - 23:45MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
5h 55m1 stop Bergamo Orio Al Serio
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08:30 - 16:15STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
7h 45m1 stop Milltown (Kerry)
£72Ryanair
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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08:00 - 11:30MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
3h 30m1 stop Belfast Intl
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07:10 - 15:45STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
8h 35m1 stop Knock Intl
£73Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
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08:15 - 15:30MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
7h 15m1 stop Cork
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08:00 - 18:40STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
10h 40m1 stop Cork
£73Ryanair
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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06:55 - 20:50MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
13h 55m1 stop Cork
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21:15 - 07:25STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
10h 10m1 stop Cork
£73Ryanair
Wed, 18 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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18:15 - 21:50MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
3h 35m1 stop Dublin
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17:00 - 22:45STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
5h 45m1 stop Milan Malpensa
£73Ryanair
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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19:15 - 09:15MAN  Manchester-STN London Stansted
14h 00m1 stop Belfast Intl
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18:50 - 08:40STN  London Stansted-MAN Manchester
13h 50m1 stop Belfast Intl
£75Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Manchester to London Stansted Airport flights

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

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

Return flights from Manchester to London Stansted Airport start at £65. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £85 to £129. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £65 on Ryanair.

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Key details for Manchester to London Stansted Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£34
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Manchester to Stansted

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Stansted 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 London Stansted Airport flight questions, answered

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

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

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

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

    There are currently no direct flights available from Manchester to London Stansted Airport. Flights with 1 stopover take between 4h 25m and 8h 27m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    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.

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

    Return flights from Manchester to London Stansted Airport range from £85 to £129, with an average of £95 over the past 12 months. Anything below £85 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Manchester to London Stansted Airport 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 £65 to £606. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Manchester to London Stansted Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £39, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at London Stansted Airport (STN)?

    London Stansted Airport (STN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £7 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • GREEN MOTION
    • DRIVALIA
    • Europcar
    • Alamo
    • U-Save

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

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

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

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

    • Dublin (DUB) – 71% of one-stop connections
    • Belfast Intl (BFS) – 21% of one-stop connections
    • Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 4% of one-stop connections
    • Shannon (SNN) – 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 Manchester to London Stansted Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 40% on the Manchester to London Stansted Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £80 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £133, a difference of £53. 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 much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?

    Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 25m, compared to 5h 13m via Belfast Intl (BFS) and 6h 45m via Shannon (SNN).

  • What popular places can I visit in London Stansted Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in London Stansted Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Stansted Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Manchester to London Stansted Airport 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 Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average £80 – about £53 less than Saturday (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Manchester to London Stansted Airport trip for February. Fares historically average £70 return in that month – typically £59 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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