Manchester to Barcelona MAN → BCN
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest return found recently is $77 with Vueling, 4 Dec – 7 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $21 with Ryanair, 28 Oct, found 5 days ago.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $68 to $117.
Cheapest return found recently
$77
4 Dec – 7 Dec · Vueling
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leaves 8:45 p.m. · Return leaves 11:20 a.m. · 5 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$77
4 Dec – 7 Dec · Vueling
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leaves 8:45 p.m. · Return leaves 11:20 a.m. · 5 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$77 4 Dec – 7 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$42 15 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027found 3 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 $38 to $61.
At $77, the cheapest return 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 return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 28 Oct to 5 Mar 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 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct – 1 Nov | $200 | easyJet | Manchester Airport (MAN) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 7 Dec | $77 | Vueling | Manchester Airport (MAN) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $42 | Vueling | Manchester Airport (MAN) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Mar 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 | $89 | Vueling | Manchester Airport (MAN) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $42.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Vueling, easyJet.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $29 to $47.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$21
28 Oct · Ryanair
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leaves 3:05 p.m. · 2 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$21
28 Oct · Ryanair
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leaves 3:05 p.m. · 2 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$21 28 Octfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $21 to $37.
At $21, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of 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 3 departure dates from 28 Oct to 22 Dec, 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Oct to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | $21 | Ryanair | Manchester Airport (MAN) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Nov | $36 | Vueling | Manchester Airport (MAN) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Dec | $58 | Ryanair | Manchester Airport (MAN) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $21.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ryanair, Vueling.
Premium cabin fares from Manchester to Barcelona
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 4 Dec – 7 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 28 Oct in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Manchester to Barcelona?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 28% 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 | $69 | $57 | +39% | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $50 | $42 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $52 | $38 | +4% | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $67 | $42 | +35% | 24 |
| 60–89 days | $139 | $42 | +181% | 12 |
| 90–179 days | $61 | $42 | +23% | 25 |
| 180+ days | $180 | $180 | +264% | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $21 | $21 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $29 | $21 | +38% | 8 |
| 60–89 days | $37 | $37 | +76% | 11 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Birmingham → Barcelona
113 km from Manchester
$59
$18 less than flying from Manchester
5 Nov – 7 Nov · BHX → BCN · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Liverpool → Barcelona
51 km from Manchester
$175
$98 more than flying from Manchester
31 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 · LPL → BCN · out nonstop, back 2 stops
found 3 days ago
Manchester → Reus
92 km from Barcelona
$330
$253 more than flying to Barcelona
27 May 2027 – 3 Jun 2027 · MAN → REU · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Birmingham → Barcelona
113 km from Manchester
$34
$13 more than flying from Manchester
13 Dec · BHX → BCN · nonstop
found yesterday
Liverpool → Barcelona
51 km from Manchester
$48
$27 more than flying from Manchester
24 Dec · LPL → BCN · nonstop
found yesterday
Leeds → Barcelona
58 km from Manchester
$74
$53 more than flying from Manchester
13 Dec · LBA → BCN · 1 stop
found 6 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 4 Dec – 7 Dec. 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