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Cheap Flight Deals from Manchester to London (MAN-LON)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to London

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Manchester to London.
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British Airways Logo
07:55 - 09:05MAN-LHR
1h 10mdirect
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21:50 - 22:50LHR-MAN
1h 00mdirect
£85British Airways
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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
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18:15 - 19:15MAN-LHR
1h 00mdirect
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21:35 - 22:35LHR-MAN
1h 00mdirect
£88British Airways
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Sat, 30 Aug - Wed, 10 Sep
easyJet Logo
19:55 - 08:10MAN-LTN
12h 15m1 stop
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07:10 - 11:25LTN-MAN
4h 15m1 stop
£91easyJet
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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
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19:55 - 07:20MAN-STN
11h 25m1 stop
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08:30 - 16:50STN-MAN
8h 20m1 stop
£91easyJet
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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
Ryanair Logo
18:00 - 23:45MAN-STN
5h 45m1 stop
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07:30 - 11:10STN-MAN
27h 40m1 stop
£93Ryanair
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Fri, 6 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
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08:35 - 09:30MAN-STN
24h 55m1 stop
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16:10 - 07:35STN-MAN
15h 25m1 stop
Sun, 11 May - Mon, 12 May
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15:05 - 12:00MAN-LTN
20h 55m1 stop
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16:30 - 07:35LTN-MAN
15h 05m1 stop
Fri, 2 May - Sun, 4 May
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16:40 - 06:50MAN-STN
14h 10m1 stop
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15:20 - 01:15STN-MAN
9h 55m1 stop
£97Ryanair
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Thu, 19 Jun - Thu, 26 Jun
Aer Lingus Logo
14:20 - 18:55MAN-LHR
4h 35m1 stop
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08:50 - 13:50LHR-MAN
5h 00m1 stop
£193Aer Lingus
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Mon, 19 May - Tue, 20 May
Aer Lingus Logo
14:20 - 19:25MAN-LHR
5h 05m1 stop
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22:00 - 07:35LHR-MAN
9h 35m1 stop
£194Aer Lingus
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Sat, 10 May - Sun, 11 May

Expert advice for your flight from Manchester to London

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
British Airways

BA offers free water and snacks in economy, enhancing short-haul comfort.


BA's CityFlyer from London City Airport offers fast, easy travel with no liquid limits.

Finnair

Finnair's Embraer jets have no middle seats, enhancing comfort on short-haul flights.


Finnair offers Wi-Fi on most aircraft, keeping you connected during flights.

Read more about Finnairby Gabriel Leigh
Airports
MAN

Consider Fast Track security at MAN for a smoother departure, especially during peak times. Check live wait times on the airport's website.

Read more about MANby Gabriel Leigh
LHR

Take the Heathrow Express for a quick 15-minute ride to London Paddington. Book tickets early for the best rates.

Read more about LHRby Kirstie Pickering
Our travel experts
Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Finnair and MAN

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on LHR

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from Manchester to London? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Manchester to London flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Manchester to London.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Manchester to London cost £116 and was between Manchester (MAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £116.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Manchester to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Manchester to London, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from London, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to London, 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 Manchester to London is November, where tickets cost £85 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £105 and £105 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Manchester to London?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £926, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to London, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to London

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£46
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Manchester to London Luton Airport

When to book flights from Manchester to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Manchester to London: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Manchester to London 
GlennFlew with British AirwaysMAN-LHRNov 2024
Avoid Manchester Airport - the security screening process is the worst I have ever encountered in Europe! Slow, inefficient and very haphazard
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysMAN-LHRAug 2024
Not flown from London yet has I missed flight due to bad service on thereside. They put me in a hotel for the night and got me a flight for the next day as I was there on time and not at fault. The staff seemed faster at Manchester though and seem to have a better plan in place to help sort people's problems and concerns out.

FAQs for booking flights from Manchester to London

  • How do I transfer between Heathrow and Gatwick for a connecting flight?

    The most direct way of transferring is on the National Express Coach. The journey is 42 miles and approximately 65 minutes long, although it is a good idea to leave extra time in case of traffic jams and queues at the airport. The coach costs around GBP25 one way and departs from the Coach Station at T1, 2 and 3 .

  • Is there free Wi-Fi at Manchester and London airports?

    At Manchester Airport, you can access the Wi-Fi network free for up to 60 minutes within any 24 hour period. Look for the '_FreeWifi' network and you can connect automatically. At Heathrow, you can access the Wi-Fi for free as long as you are in the airport. Connect using the ‘_Heathrow Wi-Fi’ network and follow the registration instructions.

  • Is there an onsite hotel at Manchester Airport?

    The Clayton Hotel is located in the centre of the airport between T1 and T3 and there is a complimentary shuttle service that will pick up and drop off passengers. Another alternative is the Radisson Blu, which has a covered walkway to the terminal and is a 5-10 minutes’ walk away.

  • How do I get from London Heathrow into the centre of London?

    There are two methods of public transport – the London Underground (take the Piccadilly Line into the centre – it takes approximately one hour) and the Heathrow Express train which takes 15 minutes or so to get you into Paddington Station, where you can take the Underground to your next destination.

  • Which airlines offer the most reduced CO2 emissions?

    The average emissions for flights from Manchester to London are over 200 kg. British Airways offers some of the best flights, with a few direct flights to London Heathrow (LHR) being close to a 90% reduction in the amount of Co2 emitted. Aer Lingus offers flights with a stopover in Dublin and a Co2 reduction of more than 70%.

  • What routes does Ryanair operate between Manchester and London?

    Ryanair offers some of the cheapest routes between these destinations, with flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted (STN) or London Luton (LTN) with stopovers at airports like Dublin (DUB), Knock (NOC), and Miltown Kerry (KIR).

  • Which airlines offer the best flights to London Heathrow International Airport?

    London Heathrow is the busiest, and arguably the best, airport in London and receives the most flights from Manchester. If you're choosing direct flights, British Airways offers some of the best options and the quickest flight times. Ryanair and Aer Lingus operate in conjunction with each other to offer flights with stopovers in Shannon, Dublin, and Miltown Kerry.

  • What is the British Airways baggage policy from Manchester to London?

    All Economy British Airways flights from Manchester to London allow for one carry-on bag that weighs no more than 23 kg and a check-in piece of luggage of the same weight. Premium and Business tickets allow up to 46 kg of checked-in luggage, while First Class tickets allow up to 69 kg.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manchester to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to London was £61 for a one-way ticket and £114 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Manchester you will be using Manchester. You will be landing at one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted.

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

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Manchester to London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to London?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Manchester and London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Manchester to London?

    There are direct flights from Manchester to London on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to London, easyJet or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to London are easyJet and British Airways. With an average price for the route of £153 and an overall rating of 6.9, easyJet is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £93 and an overall rating of 6.6.

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

    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 Manchester to London.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Manchester 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 Manchester to London?

    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 London with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline.

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

    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 London from Manchester 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 Manchester to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Manchester to London? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £106 or less one-way and £529 or less round-trip.
  • Direct flights from Manchester to London land primarily at Heathrow, although there are some direct services to London City but these are far less frequent than the flights to Heathrow. The only carrier that flies directly from Manchester to London is British Airways, which operates a shuttle service between Manchester and London on a daily basis.
  • For travellers on British Airways who want to have something to eat before boarding flights from Manchester to London, there are a number of restaurants and coffee shops at Manchester Airport T3. For breakfast coffee, you could go to Costa or Flat White, whereas if you are looking for something substantial, then the Pork and Pickle and Lion and Antelope both serve pub fare, while Trattatoria Milano provides an Italian food option.
  • If you are booking flights from Manchester to London for business meetings, it might be easier to hold the meetings in the airport than try and get into London. T5 at Heathrow, where British Airways lands, has meeting rooms in the Regus Business Lounge. Situated in the arrivals area, it is possible to book meeting rooms of varying sizes that can accommodate anywhere between 4 and 10 attendees. These rooms have dedicated teams to help you set up meetings and organise refreshments.
  • For those travelling with children, Heathrow has play areas in all terminals for children up to the age of 9. These areas, called Stay & Play, have separate baby and junior areas and are equipped with soft play areas and slides. There are also colouring-in sheets and other activities to occupy the young travellers in your party.
  • For those who only have a limited time to go into London, you can leave your cases in secure luggage storage facilities at Heathrow. Cases and bags can be stored for anywhere from a few hours to several days and will cost GBP7.50 for the first three hours, GBP12.50 for anywhere from 3 to 24 hours and an additional GBP20 for 24 – 48 hours. These prices apply per item stored. The storage facilities in T5 can be found in Arrivals at the UK Arrivals end of the terminal.
  • One of the best ways to get to Manchester Airport (MAN) from the city centre is by using the direct train service called "The Manchester Airport Line". Trains run frequently from Manchester Piccadilly Station to the airport, offering a convenient and efficient journey. Additionally, various bus services operate from the city centre, providing alternative transportation options.
  • If you're arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), save money on transport costs and time by using public transport instead of taxis. The Gatwick Express leaves the airport every 15 minutes and will have you at London Victoria Station in around 30 minutes.
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Prefer to fly direct from Manchester to London?

Find which airlines fly direct from Manchester Airport to London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Manchester to London

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

British Airways

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Direct returns

London to Manchester

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

British Airways

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Top 3 airlines serving from Manchester to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to London. 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.
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7.6
FinnairOverall score based on 1272 reviews
6.9Entertainment
7.6Boarding
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
6.7Food
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Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2025DFW - CVG
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Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

Any flight that lands safely is a good flight. However our leg from Helsinki was delayed 1 hour with no explanation. The delay would not allow us to make our connection to Cincinnati. I was informed by American Airlines that our Cincinnati flight was rescheduled for the following day. I immediately made a non refundable hotel reservation in Dallas. Upon exiting the plane at Dallas I was given a hotel voucher. Nice, but I can't get a refund on the hotel I booked. A little communication would have been helpful. Food on Finnair is below quality of Korean Air.

The cabin crew really looked like they wanted to be somewhere else. They weren't really interested in providing an attentive service to full fare paying passengers at all. However the Captiain's in flight announcements were relaxed and very entertaining.

Crew were professional and responsive. Food was mediocre and breakfast could do with revampinmg

Food was very ordinary for premium economy, very small portions.

i dont know WHY they call it business class. the seats are NOT significantly wider than economy seats, they just do not let the middle seats be beepked to give the illusion of more space between passengers. the seats do NOT recline any more than economy seats either. the only real difference is the full meal served to business (vs none for economy). I would rather have a wider, lie flat ACTUAL business class seat with no food for a 3 hr flight. this was pretty disappointing to say the least.

There wore nice leather like sits, in my opinion seats lay out bit tight . Crew was great they did averything possible to make averywone comfortable as possible, food was, think worst I ever head on flight, head chicken and yellow rice. Ice cream was a nic treat.

Our previous flight was delayed but they waited for us to board.

Flight was delayed, short time connection to next flight but we make it, service was good, worth to fly just to try thair on board blueberry juce. Eccelent communication with airline.

My American Airlines flight was deleted and you guys never let me know

We were charged a ridiculous amount for a name spelling error on ticket which I would’ve corrected if I received pre-check info more than 1/2hr before flight. Then we were told at ticket counter that our bags were fine for boarding but then we’re charged another ridiculous amount to take in our luggage despite being told differently. Flight itself was great. Charges were unfair.

Apart from an email about re configuring passenger seating less than 24hrs before flying it was all good.

There were a lot (4 I think) of EasyJet flights leaving Agadir, we arrived two and a half ours before our flight. Very slow to get through the booking in, passport control and security!! We had booked in on line but had to Queue with others who had not to drop our bags off!,

We boarded and then sat on the tarmac for an hour….probably not E Jets fault. But the gentleman that checked us in and took our luggage was exceptionally friendly and calming for early morning/ confused passengers. As always, it’s the people that make or break an experience, right?

I was hesitant to book with a low cost airline due to previous experience but Easy Jet surpassed my expectations. I would definitely book a flight with them again! Seemless booking, upfront about baggage fees, professional, and helpful staff.

Kayak sent several notifications that the flight was late. This contradicted the information on the airport boards. This was extremely confusing and we very nearly missed the flight purely because we double checked with the info desk when the flight stays said’closed’. Kayak notifications are therefore unreliable and pointlesa

Usual issues with flight delay. Perennial problem of travel by plane.

i didnt go this was a hacker booked this flight on my debit card !

Delayed almost 2 hours sitting on plane. No updates at all from flight deck and virtually no updates from cabin crew

Long delay resulted in my being unable to catch a train home and resulted in an additional £76 cost for an Uber

We ordered kids meals - which were not kid friendly at all! (the breakfast that is - scrambled eggs on a bed of spinach and asparagus?)

Uncomfortable seats. Crazy seat assignments separating families when they could easily have put them together. Good communication from pilot about arrival time after delay in departure. Toilet ran out of water in sink. Snack box poor for flight of this length.

The bed in Club class was not very comfortable, everything else was good.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Great room between the seats, food was excellent, very comfortable overall and could have stayed on the plane even longer

I have noticed that the airlines, including this flight, pretend there is going to be turbulence, announce such, and say they can’t do beverage service. There is no turbulence and the seat belt light goes off 10 minutes before they ask for tray tables up and seat belts back on. They are just trying to spend less money and it’s quite transparent

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

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