Which airports can I use when flying from London to Manchester?

Flights from London to Manchester may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Manchester (MHT).

Which airports do connecting flights from London to Manchester pass through?

Connecting flights from London to Manchester most commonly pass through: • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 50% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 50% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to Manchester?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the London to Manchester route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $948 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,359, a difference of $411. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from London to Manchester?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from London to Manchester. Flights with 1 layover take between 11h 45m and 16h 42m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from London to Manchester?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from London to Manchester looking right now?

One-way fares from London to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $764, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from London to Manchester?

Flying via Philadelphia (PHL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 45m, compared with 16h 42m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

What is the time difference between London and Manchester?

Manchester is 5 hours behind London (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Manchester Airport (MHT)?

Manchester Airport (MHT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include: · Dollar · Hertz · Alamo · Budget · Thrifty

How much should I expect to pay for a London to Manchester flight?

Round-trip flights from London to Manchester range from $948 to $1,280, with an average of $997 over the past 12 months. Anything below $948 counts as a good deal.

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

United Airlines ($897) and American Airlines ($946) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from London to Manchester according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from London to Manchester?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and Philadelphia (PHL) are the most popular layovers for the London to Manchester route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via IAD or PHL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from London to Manchester?

Flights via Philadelphia (PHL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $923. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London to Manchester which airport offers the shortest layover?

Philadelphia (PHL) had the shortest average connection time for London to Manchester layovers at 412 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from London to Manchester

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 15

9:00 am - 3:03 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

35h 03m2 stops Zurich Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:45 pm - 7:10 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

32h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$897United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

8:00 am - 2:15 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

35h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:41 pm - 8:40 pmMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

19h 59m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$922United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

7:25 am - 7:01 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

16h 36m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:38 pm - 7:10 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

36h 32m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$932United Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 17

1:45 pm - 2:07 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

53h 22m2 stops Zurich Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:43 pm - 5:55 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

34h 12m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$934United Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 17

1:45 pm - 2:07 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

53h 22m2 stops Zurich Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:43 pm - 5:55 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

34h 12m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$935United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

8:00 am - 11:56 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

20h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:41 pm - 6:55 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

30h 14m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$962United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

7:25 am - 2:15 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

35h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:25 am - 1:00 pmMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

22h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Zurich

$993United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

7:25 am - 2:15 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

35h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:25 am - 10:40 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

20h 15m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$994United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

5:55 pm - 7:01 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

30h 06m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:41 pm - 9:35 pmMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

20h 54m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$999United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10

8:00 am - 11:56 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

20h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:25 am - 6:55 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

16h 30m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,003United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from London to Manchester

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 19

7:25 am - 7:00 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

16h 35m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:25 am - 5:55 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

15h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$1,356United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 22

12:15 pm - 7:00 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

11h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:50 pm - 6:55 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

11h 05m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,369United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 27

7:25 am - 7:00 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

16h 35m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:38 pm - 6:40 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

12h 02m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,375United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 26

12:15 pm - 7:00 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

11h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:38 pm - 6:40 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

12h 02m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,388United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Oct 17

12:15 pm - 7:00 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

11h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:25 am - 6:55 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

16h 30m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,410United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Oct 31

4:40 pm - 2:08 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

26h 28m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:25 am - 6:40 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

17h 15m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,429United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15

9:25 pm - 10:30 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

30h 05m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Baltimore/Washington

10:05 am - 11:55 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

20h 50m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

$1,476Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Oct 20

12:15 pm - 7:00 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

11h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:50 pm - 6:55 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

11h 05m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,505United Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Oct 29

12:15 pm - 7:00 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

11h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:25 am - 6:40 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

17h 15m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,523United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15

12:15 pm - 7:00 pmLHR London Heathrow-MHT Manchester

11h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:46 pm - 6:55 amMHT Manchester-LHR London Heathrow

11h 09m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,544United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for London to Manchester flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from London to Manchester?

Round-trip flights from London to Manchester start at $897. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $948 to $1,280. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $897 on United Airlines.

What is the cheapest London to Manchester flight route?

There's little price difference between London to Manchester routes. They average around $997 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from London to Manchester?
Flights from London to Manchester may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Manchester (MHT).
Which airports do connecting flights from London to Manchester pass through?
Connecting flights from London to Manchester most commonly pass through:

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to Manchester?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the London to Manchester route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $948 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,359, a difference of $411. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from London to Manchester?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from London to Manchester. Flights with 1 layover take between 11h 45m and 16h 42m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from London to Manchester?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How are flight prices from London to Manchester looking right now?
One-way fares from London to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $764, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from London to Manchester?
Flying via Philadelphia (PHL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 45m, compared with 16h 42m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
What is the time difference between London and Manchester?
Manchester is 5 hours behind London (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Manchester Airport (MHT)?
Manchester Airport (MHT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Alamo
· Budget
· Thrifty
How much should I expect to pay for a London to Manchester flight?
Round-trip flights from London to Manchester range from $948 to $1,280, with an average of $997 over the past 12 months. Anything below $948 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average $948 - about $411 less than Saturday (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London to Manchester trip for November. Fares historically average $823 round-trip in that month - typically $513 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Manchester Airport.
- Best Western Plus Executive Court Inn & Conference Center
- Holiday Inn Manchester Airport By IHG
- Courtyard by Marriott Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

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