Cheap flights from Manchester to London

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Cheapest round-trip flights $156
British Airways Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 15 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to London is currently $156
Cheapest one-way flight $101
British Airways Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest one-way flight from Manchester to London is currently $101
Last-minute weekend getaway $144
British Airways Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Manchester to London is currently $144
Cheapest business class flights $462
British Airways Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Manchester to London is currently $462
Fastest flight 1 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Manchester to London takes 1 hr
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to London is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $125–150
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $140–185

Popular airlines from Manchester to London

  • British Airways
    Nonstop
    from $156
    Typical price: $125–185
    45 weekly nonstop flights
    MAN - LHR Every day
  • KLM
    from $266
    Typical price: $285–560
    215 weekly connecting flights
    MAN - LCY, LHR Every day
  • Ryanair UK
    203 weekly connecting flights
    MAN - STN Every day
  • Jet2
    195 weekly connecting flights
    MAN - LGW, LTN, STN Every day
  • Aer Lingus
    131 weekly connecting flights
    MAN - LHR Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    96 weekly connecting flights
    MAN - LGW, LHR, STN Every day

Popular airports near Manchester

  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    Manchester United Kingdom 34 min 9 mi
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 3 hr 35 min 157 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 3 hr 9 min 135 mi
  • Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
    Leeds United Kingdom 1 hr 22 min 35 mi

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 46 min 14 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 4 min 30 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 25 min 25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to London

The cheapest flights from Manchester to London are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $125 to $150.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to London recently found on Google Flights was with British Airways from $156. The cheapest one-way flight was with British Airways from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Manchester to London is $156, flying from May 15 to May 17.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Manchester to London is $266, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to London starts at $156 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $101 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.
1 hr is the shortest flight time from Manchester to London.
London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Manchester to London.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Manchester to London really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Manchester to London.

In terms of nonstop flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 45 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

In terms of flights, KLM is the most popular. KLM offers 215 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Manchester to London are:
  • Ryanair UK offers 203 connecting flights per week. Ryanair UK flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) .
  • Jet2 offers 195 connecting flights per week. Jet2 flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , London Luton Airport (LTN) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .
  • Aer Lingus offers 131 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 96 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Manchester and London.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to London recently found on Google Flights was with British Airways from $156. The cheapest one-way flight was with British Airways from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Manchester to London is $156, flying from May 15 to May 17.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Manchester to London is $266, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
British Airways flies direct from Manchester to London.
  • There are 45 British Airways direct flights from Manchester to London per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Manchester and London at price $144 is offered by British Airways from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.
British Airways flies direct from Manchester to London.
  • There are 45 British Airways direct flights from Manchester to London per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Manchester to London on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Manchester and London start at $156 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17 with British Airways.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Manchester to London, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Manchester and London start at $462 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with British Airways.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Manchester and London start at $156 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17.
To book business class trips from Manchester to London, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Manchester and London starts at $144 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with British Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Manchester and London at price $144 is offered by British Airways from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.
To find last-minute flight deals from Manchester to London, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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