London to Manchester LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, SEN, STN → MAN
London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Luton Airport (LTN), London Southend Airport (SEN), Stansted Airport (STN) → Manchester Airport (MAN)
The cheapest return found recently is $150 with British Airways, 1 Oct 2027 – 3 Oct 2027, found today. The cheapest one-way found recently is $71 with British Airways, 24 Oct, found 2 days ago.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $144 to $153.
Cheapest return found recently
$150
1 Oct 2027 – 3 Oct 2027 · British Airways
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN)
Leaves 8:45 a.m. · Return leaves 8:00 p.m. · 2 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
$150
1 Oct 2027 – 3 Oct 2027 · British Airways
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN)
Leaves 8:45 a.m. · Return leaves 8:00 p.m. · 2 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$150 1 Oct 2027 – 3 Oct 2027found todaySee prices for these dates
$135 6 Dec – 8 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $102 to $153.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 3 Dec to 1 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Oct 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
18 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec – 9 Dec | $144 | Ryanair | Stansted Airport (STN) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 8 Dec | $135 | Ryanair | London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $153 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 | $194 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Oct 2027 – 3 Oct 2027 | $150 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $135.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: British Airways, Ryanair.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $70 to $72.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$71
24 Oct · British Airways
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN)
Leaves 9:45 p.m. · 55 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$71
24 Oct · British Airways
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN)
Leaves 9:45 p.m. · 55 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$71 24 Octfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$58 11 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $33 to $67.
At $71, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 24 Oct to 1 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 24 Oct, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | $71 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Oct | $91 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Nov | $58 | easyJet | London Southend Airport (SEN) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jan 2027 | $70 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jun 2027 | $72 | British Airways | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Manchester Airport (MAN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $58.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: British Airways, easyJet.
Premium cabin fares from London to Manchester
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Oct 2027 – 3 Oct 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 24 Oct in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for London to Manchester?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 45% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $198 | $102 | +82% | 13 |
| 7–13 days | $109 | $102 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
| 14–29 days | $139 | $103 | +28% | 20 |
| 30–59 days | $148 | $112 | +36% | 19 |
| 60–89 days | $153 | $144 | +40% | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $156 | $145 | +43% | 15 |
| 180+ days | $179 | $155 | +64% | 19 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 23% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $82 | $59 | +29% | 8 |
| 7–13 days | $81 | $45 | +28% | 18 |
| 14–29 days | $94 | $58 | +48% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $64 | $52 | +2% | 19 |
| 60–89 days | $63 | $39 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $69 | $33 | +10% | 20 |
| 180+ days | $77 | $72 | +22% | 25 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
London → Liverpool
51 km from Manchester
$119
$31 less than flying to Manchester
13 Dec – 15 Dec · LTN → LPL · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
London → Birmingham
113 km from Manchester
$125
$25 less than flying to Manchester
15 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 · STN → BHX · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
London → Leeds
58 km from Manchester
$140
$10 less than flying to Manchester
9 Dec – 13 Dec · STN → LBA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Southampton → Manchester
111 km from London
$26
$45 less than flying from London
11 Jan 2027 · SOU → MAN · nonstop
found today
London → Liverpool
51 km from Manchester
$66
$5 less than flying to Manchester
11 Nov · LGW → LPL · stops unknown
found 3 days ago
London → Birmingham
113 km from Manchester
$83
$12 more than flying to Manchester
20 Oct · LCY → BHX · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Oct 2027 – 3 Oct 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work