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£92 Find cheap flights from Southampton to Manchester

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Cheap flight deals from Southampton to Manchester (SOU-MAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Southampton to Manchester 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.
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09:15 - 15:30SOU-MAN
6h 15m1 stop
19:40 - 08:45MAN-SOU
13h 05m1 stop
£124Aer Lingus
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Tue, 11 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
09:10 - 13:20SOU-MAN
4h 10m1 stop
22:25 - 09:10MAN-SOU
10h 45m1 stop
Mon, 1 Jul - Mon, 1 Jul
11:50 - 19:05SOU-MAN
7h 15m1 stop
22:25 - 08:45MAN-SOU
10h 20m1 stop
Mon, 10 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
21:35 - 09:25SOU-MAN
11h 50m1 stop
21:45 - 11:20MAN-SOU
13h 35m1 stop
£155easyJet
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Fri, 11 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct
20:00 - 07:35SOU-MAN
11h 35m1 stop
14:25 - 19:30MAN-SOU
5h 05m1 stop
£158Aer Lingus
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Wed, 26 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul
20:00 - 07:35SOU-MAN
11h 35m1 stop
14:25 - 19:30MAN-SOU
5h 05m1 stop
£159Aer Lingus
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Wed, 26 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul
12:25 - 22:20SOU-MAN
9h 55m1 stop
20:00 - 11:15MAN-SOU
15h 15m1 stop
£159easyJet
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Sat, 29 Jun - Sat, 6 Jul
15:40 - 19:05SOU-MAN
3h 25m1 stop
08:40 - 18:55MAN-SOU
10h 15m1 stop
£453British Airways
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Fri, 25 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov
19:25 - 07:40SOU-MAN
12h 15m1 stop
19:40 - 15:10MAN-SOU
19h 30m1 stop
£511British Airways
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Thu, 13 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
11:00 - 18:50SOU-MAN
7h 50m2 stops
08:45 - 15:55MAN-SOU
7h 10m2 stops
£881Aurigny Air
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Sat, 29 Jun - Sat, 6 Jul

Flights from Southampton to Manchester - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Southampton to Manchester to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all flights from Southampton to Manchester clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Manchester on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Southampton, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Southampton to Manchester, 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 Southampton to Manchester is January, where tickets cost £88 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and August, where the average cost of tickets is £115 and £108 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Southampton to Manchester?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Southampton to Manchester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Southampton to Manchester, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 68 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Southampton to Manchester?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on easyJet (£97) and Aer Lingus (£111). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Aer Lingus (£124) and easyJet (£155).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Southampton and Manchester?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Southampton to Manchester

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£92
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Southampton to Manchester

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

  • Are there lounges at Southampton Airport?

    Southampton Airport has The Spitfire Lounge, which is open to all passengers for an entry fee of around £25 for adults and about £12 for children under 11 (children under 5 can enter for free). The Spitfire Lounge provides a quiet place to relax before your flight, with hot and cold drinks, an all-day menu and table service. If you're travelling with younger children, the lounge also provides a range of colouring materials and activities to keep children entertained. The lounge is only open on weekends and Tuesdays.

  • Is there mobility assistance available at Manchester Airport?

    There are staff who will provide special assistance at Manchester Airport. You should book the service through your airline as early as possible, to ensure you get the assistance you need. Head to one of the Special Assistance reception points if you need extra help on the day. Manchester Airport is also part of the Sunflower Lanyard Program, which helps staff recognise passengers with invisible disabilities.

  • Is there a fast-track option at Southampton Airport?

    You can book Southampton's Priority Security service to get through security without spending too long waiting in line, with their dedicated fast-track lane. The Priority Security service aims to have you waiting for less than roughly 5min and costs about £4 – you should try to book in advance, as there is limited availability.

  • What shops and restaurants are available at Southampton Airport?

    Southampton Airport has a large duty-free section, where you can purchase a range of luxury goods for cheaper prices. You'll find cosmetics, fashion, accessories and fragrances as well as gourmet foods and high-quality wines. There are also WH Smiths, where you can find books, newspapers, stationery and some souvenirs. There is a cafe where you can get coffee and pastries, as well as a bar offering a range of alcoholic beverages and bar snacks. The airport also uses the Grab app, letting you order food from your phone and pick it up when you're ready.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Southampton to Manchester?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Southampton to Manchester was £117 for a one-way ticket and £158 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Southampton to Manchester?

    Southampton airport is called Southampton Eastleigh and the only airport in Manchester is Manchester.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Southampton to Manchester?

    The ATR 42 / ATR 72 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Southampton to Manchester flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Southampton to Manchester?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Southampton and Manchester.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Southampton to Manchester, Aurigny Air or Aer Lingus?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Southampton to Manchester are Aurigny Air and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of £387 and an overall rating of 8.0, Aurigny Air is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £275 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Southampton to Manchester?

    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 Southampton to Manchester.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Southampton to Manchester?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manchester from Southampton is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Southampton to Manchester?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Manchester with an airline and back to Southampton with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Southampton to Manchester?

    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 to Manchester from Southampton up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Southampton to Manchester

  • Upon arrival at Manchester Airport (MAN), you'll find a tourism information centre along with cashpoints and a few small shops. There are also car hire desks located in or just outside the terminal, and you'll have a range of companies to choose from. Free Wi-Fi is also available in the terminals.
  • You can reach Southampton Airport (SOU) by train from Southampton Central Station in around 7min. The train arrives at the Southampton Airport Parkway Station, which is located right next to the main terminal.
  • When you arrive, you can easily head into downtown Manchester via train. The station is located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Trains usually run roughly every 20min and arrive at Manchester Piccadilly Station. From here, you can easily catch a connecting train or bus to your final destination.
  • Southampton Airport provides free Wi-Fi for 1h to all passengers. After 1h, you will need to sign in with your email to get 4h of free Wi-Fi. After that, you will need to pay. Around £4 gets you 24h of access.
  • Manchester Airport also has prayer rooms available. If you're arriving in Terminal 2, they will be located on the ground floor, while if you're arriving at Terminal 3, they will be located on the first floor, one level up from the arrivals area.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Southampton to Manchester

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Southampton to Manchester. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Southampton to Manchester? 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.
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Eastern AirwaysOverall score based on 14 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.0Boarding
9.0Crew
7.5Food
6.7Entertainment
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The flight was excellent and we appreciate that they ran the flight even though only 9 of us were on board!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2023SOU - ORY
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The flight was excellent and we appreciate that they ran the flight even though only 9 of us were on board!

Excellent round trip from London Gatwick to Newquay Cornwall! Personable staff and crew, bags made it, flights on time. For me it was 5 stars.

For a small aircraft the choice of food and drinks was excellent compared to other ATR 72 operators. Checked in baggage as standard means easy boarding and disembarking for all.

I shall never book a budget airline flight ever again. Saturday morning flight to Belfast cancelled, rescheduled for following day, arriving 25 minutes before scheduled departure flight. I made the mistake of buying a non-flexible, non-refundable ticket options were so much more expensive. Alternative options offered by KAYAK did not come close in any way to my original booking; My first and last attempt to book a flight through Kayak.

Every flight on this airline is delayed, generally upto 2 hours for an internal flight. Very poor and absolute logistical disaster.

The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

The food was ok. The crew seemed like they were cranky. I had one guy get mad at me for passing in between the storage area to get to the other toilet. I can understand if it's not allowed but reprimanding me like I'm a student saying "This is the last time!" was not appropriate. During my meal time, there was a French family around me. No problems there but when we usually have meals, they are supposed to put their chair in the upright position. These people did not do it and the steward did not tell them to raise their seat in the upright position. However, I was told to do so! So, me and another person next to me had to eat with the monitor almost touching our faces. Furthermore, a lady in front of me was putting her feet up and preventing another elder passenger from putting her seat back. To make it worse, she was continuously hitting her back into her seat, shaking my monitor while I was watching a movie. A crew member did speak to her about it but then she accused me of pushing her seat forward! The crew member gave me a death stare and told me to stop pushing the seat forward. I did not even touch her seat at all, if I did, she would know it. Her boyfriend also stood up and tried to push her seat even further past the maximum decline to no avail. None of these people were reprimanded but the steward, some bald guy, was extremely friendly with them and did not even try to instruct them to do anything until it was time to land. I resisted the urge to really argue with them because I would have obviously been seen as the aggressor (I have no idea why). I hardly said anything on this flight except "more wine please" and "sorry" if I bumped into someone accidentally. Overall, it was an annoying flight and I had to resist the urge to yell at the steward and the people he was overly friendly with. The happiest moment of this flight was leaving it.

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

I fly to the USA every 6wks on Ave and 99% of the time I fly Aer Lingus. If I fly BA I’m always disappointed. My only criticism is the food. I’m vegan and over the last year it’s got slightly better these last couple of flights but on the whole it’s not good! Salad and fruit salad for breakfast and that’s also the starter and desert for the lunch/dinner and the main is usually rice with fried veg 😳the pasta is pretty good though. That’s been the last 2 meals…. Everything else is fantastic.

The flight was half full and I presume that the next few days are even less busy not sure why they are still charging a premium to change a flight.

I loved how they arrange boarding (starting with people seated in back and moving to the front). Flight crew was very polite and welcoming. Seating was ok, I felt like there was enough leg space however it is noticeable when the passenger in front of you sets their seat back.

Short flight so not much to rate. Surprised I had to pay for a soda.

Very good need to offer better choice of food for business

Aer Lingus doesn't have plug ins for devices at each seat. They also did not give me a dairy free meal as requested and confirmed by staff. It was as if I had not requested anything. Otherwise, they were great!

There were a lot of empty rows. As a single passenger I should not have been seated with 2 others. The WiFi didn’t work. The Kosher meal was awful.

Flightl was good and on time. Only problem was the quality of the air in the cabin,didn’t appear to be clearing the air circulation.

All OK. Food, best bring your own. Even a BigMac will be better.

Thankfully not a full flight so although my headphone jack wasn’t working 100% on my window seat, I was able to move to the aisle seat. Food was fine, nothing great but tasty enough. Crew were friendly and made enough rounds. Always have a decent experience with Aer Lingus

The flight was delayed for over 1 hour. The boarding process is appalling making you wait for 30 minutes in the passage leading to the outside door without any seats.

The on board air steward really made the journey. He was very entertaining

I was disappointed there was a 40 minute delay to flight

Well Is extra charge for everything and other companies include that and the price.

The trip itself was good. I have given only good as rating, because my first flight has been cancelled by a different airline and that caused disruption in my trip. I spent over ten hours in Luton airport and that caused me high tiredness, sickness, because of the very early initial trip. easyJet staff has been professional and friendly.

Not great! Rude staff in London and the worse baggage reclaim I’ve ever seen. Great staff in flight but doubt I’ll fly with them again

You booked my 7 year old son to sit on his own without his mum and dad in s separate row between two unfriendly adult strangers. The plane was disgusting and dirty, aisles and everywhere sticky. The lounge waiting area was filthy carpet and had insufficient seats so we had to sit on it to wait for 35 minutes and my 7 year old sone played on this filthy lounge carpet. The outside of the plane appeared clean. The pilot was helpful with the route and what to expect weather etc.

Comfort isn’t a word one uses on economy airlines! Boarding was okay, delayed but okay, the flight was good, quick and time was made up.

The seat leg room seemed much tighter on the way home My cheese toasty wasn’t that hot - didn’t realise till half eaten

With stairs on a rainy tarmac, EasyJet flights are ok for younger travelers with backpack only. Seniors with mobility issues find it challenging 😰. However, the crew and disability assistance folks at both ends eased that discomfort as much as possible for their various roles. Kudos to airport and EasyJet employees for their kind service.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

I truly don't think there was anything that could have been better. How is that for an endorsement?! I'm a firm fan of BA now, with two flights in the past 2 months. Keep up the great work! And thank you!

New airport for me. A little confusing.bunable to use kiosk for boarding pass. Agent checking us in was professional but not very friendly.

Taking off and landing were smooth. I didn't have anything to complain about.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

The sad case is that BA is often late. I missed my connection outbound and then was rebooked in another biz class seat some 10 hours later. I opted to change to economy (no compensation refunded of course) that was only 5 hours later. On the return journey, once again changing planes was very challenging. This time we landed only a little bit late, but deplaning took a long time so the connection was very much in doubt. Some serious running and sweat later, I managed to make the connection but my luggage did not. No messages about the missing luggage, so I had to wait until the entire bag return process was over before seeking out an agent. There was only one and well over 50 passengers waiting to speaking with her. She was quite pleasant, but it took 1 hour and 45 minutes from touchdown to leaving the airport.

First time flying with BA and I will do it again. Staff at airport and on board were very nice and helpful

BA charged me 70 euros for one bag on my return after having recognized my frequent flier status and charging me nothing for the same bag on the outbound. Their employees are not well trained and rules are inconsistently applied.

I couldn’t select my seat until I checked in at the airport. Extremely difficult to talk to a customer service representative. Also, the gate announcement doesn’t appear until less than an hour before boarding.

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Cheapest flights to Manchester from Southampton found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Southampton to Manchester found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/6Sat
1 stop
9h 55mSOU-MAN
£92
5/7Fri
1 stopeasyJet
11h 50mSOU-MAN
£97
6/7Sat
1 stopAer Lingus
8h 10mSOU-MAN
£111
29/6Sat
1 stopAer Lingus
8h 10mSOU-MAN
£137
13/7Sat
1 stopAer Lingus
8h 55mSOU-MAN
£155
6/7Sat
2 stopsBritish Airways
8h 45mSOU-MAN
£330
5/7Fri
2 stopsBritish Airways
7h 20mSOU-MAN
£353
13/7Sat
2 stopsBritish Airways
6h 45mSOU-MAN
£406
5/7Fri
3 stopsLoganair
10h 40mSOU-MAN
£649
29/6Sat
2 stopsBritish Airways
7h 15mSOU-MAN
£718

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Southampton to Manchester that are departing in the next 10 days.
1/6Sat
multi-stop
21h 40mSOU-MAN
2/6Sun
multi-stop
13h 35mMAN-SOU
£204
3/6Mon
multi-stopAer Lingus
6h 15mSOU-MAN
3/6Mon
multi-stopAer Lingus
13h 05mMAN-SOU
£211
1/6Sat
multi-stop
12h 45mSOU-MAN
2/6Sun
multi-stop
5h 30mMAN-SOU
£240
3/6Mon
multi-stop
6h 15mSOU-MAN
3/6Mon
multi-stop
22h 05mMAN-SOU
£277
1/6Sat
multi-stopAer Lingus
21h 40mSOU-MAN
5/6Wed
multi-stopAer Lingus
13h 05mMAN-SOU
£320
1/6Sat
multi-stop
12h 45mSOU-MAN
5/6Wed
multi-stop
13h 05mMAN-SOU
£411
3/6Mon
multi-stopAer Lingus
4h 15mSOU-MAN
3/6Mon
multi-stopAer Lingus
35h 50mMAN-SOU
£471
1/6Sat
multi-stop
14h 15mSOU-MAN
2/6Sun
multi-stop
16h 05mMAN-SOU
£529
1/6Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
12h 45mSOU-MAN
5/6Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
10h 55mMAN-SOU
£818

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Southampton (SOU)United Kingdom

Destination:

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Manchester - Southampton

Cabin classes:

£229

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Buses£316h 04m