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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Manchester (SYD-MAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sydney 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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Manchester flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney 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 Sydney to Manchester?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Manchester clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Sydney to Manchester, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sydney, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney 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 Sydney to Manchester is March, where tickets cost $1,251 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,008 and $1,640 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Manchester, 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 Sydney to Manchester, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.

When to book flights from Sydney to Manchester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Manchester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Manchester

  • Where is the best place to exchange currency on route?

    Both Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Manchester Airport (MAN) have pre-order services to get the best deals on currency exchange. For collecting currency in Manchester, check out their Travelex currency exchange service. For collecting currency in Sydney, have a look at their Global Exchange currency exchange service.

  • Are there facilities for families at Manchester Airport (MAN)?

    There are a variety of facilities at Manchester Airport (MAN) for family, including Escape Lounges available for all passengers, and the Runway Visitor Park where parents and children can see planes taking off, tour Concorde, and more.

  • Which are the best airlines for business travellers?

    We recommend booking with Emirates Airlines or Virgin Australia to ensure you get the best amenities, such as various Wi-Fi bundles. With Emirates, the ability to make inflight calls is available on certain flights and Virgin Australia has various travel options designed for business travellers.

  • Are there any hotels at Manchester Airport (MAN)?

    If you are flying into Manchester late in the evening and want to find somewhere close by, we recommend the Marriott Airport Hotel for its amenities, such as its airport shuttle, indoor pool, and gym, as well as its location—only a 5min walk from the airport.

  • Are there any hotels at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)?

    There are no hotels onsite; however, if you are travelling late into Sydney and are looking for a hotel just opposite the international terminal, you can’t go wrong with a stay at the Rydges Airport Hotel.

  • Which airlines travelling from Sydney to Manchester allow unaccompanied minors?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) considers kids between five to 12 years travelling alone through the airport as unaccompanied minors. Ensure you take the minor through check-in, where you will provide a passport or birth certificate as proof of the child's age and your identification. You will incur a supervision fee.

  • Which airlines flying from Sydney to Manchester offer eco-friendly travel?

    Flights travelling to Manchester from Sydney release approximately 8,863 kg of carbon per passenger. However, airlines such as Cathay Pacific, British Airways and Finnair offer eco-friendly travel on this route, emitting roughly 54% less carbon.

  • Which cities are used for stopovers when flying from Sydney to Manchester?

    There are no direct flights from Sydney to Manchester, so you will have one or more stopovers on the route. The stopover cities depend on the airline with which you are flying and the number of stopovers you prefer en route. Emirates and Qantas mainly offer single stopover flights. A common stopover city for Qantas and Emirates is Dubai. Other possible stopover cities include Istanbul, Singapore and Amsterdam.

  • Do I need a passport and visa to enter Manchester from Sydney?

    As an Aussie, you must have a passport valid for the entire period of your stay in Manchester and at least 6 months of validity from your intended return date. However, you can travel to Manchester visa-free as a tourist for visits of less than 6 months. You require a visa if the purpose of your visit is not tourism or if it’s for more than 6 months. 

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sydney and Manchester?

    Yes

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney 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 Sydney to Manchester.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Manchester with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. Booking your flights between Sydney and MAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney 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 Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Getting to and from Sydney’s airport is as simple as catching the Sydney Airport Link train that runs between the city and the airport. Alternatively, taxi and bus services are available as well. For those looking to park at the airport, head over to car park P7, the dedicated lot for international travellers.
  • For travellers looking for the cheapest flights between Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Manchester Airport (MAN), have a look at Etihad Airways and United Airlines. However, be aware that the cheapest flights along this route can also have multiple stopovers and take up to 10h longer than normal journey times of approximately 24h. We recommend searching for prices just above the cheapest, on airlines such as Emirates Airlines and Virgin Australia, to ensure you get a good price without sacrificing more holiday time.
  • There are no direct flights between Sydney and Manchester; however, the majority of flights do only have one stopover. On average, the stopover time on Emirates Airlines is shorter than other providers, so make sure to book with them if you want to spend less time waiting in airports.
  • For those looking to take public transport to and from Manchester’s airport, there are a variety of regional buses going from different areas around Manchester. If you are travelling from the city, we recommend the 24h Stagecoach service as the most convenient option.
  • And for anyone travelling to Manchester’s airport and not wanting to carry their check-in bags with them, the airport offers a Home Bag Check-in service, where bags can be collected and checked in at home and then taken by the airport to the plane, so you don’t have to carry them around with you on the bus.
  • Similarly, if you want to do a bit of shopping at the Manchester Airport (MAN) but don’t have too much time, a Click and Collect service is available for you to purchase the duty-free items you wish while at home and then collect them when you are next at the airport.
  • Manchester International Airport (MAN) is the Greater Manchester region's main airport. The airport also serves nearby areas, including Warrington, Cheshire, Northern Staffordshire, High Peak, Lancashire and North Wales.
  • Manchester Airport is a hub for Virgin Atlantic Airlines and a focus city for easyJet, Ryanair and TUI Airways. Consider flying Virgin Atlantic to Manchester, as you can easily connect to other destinations, including London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Glasgow.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Sydney to Manchester

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney 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 Sydney 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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EmiratesOverall score based on 3315 reviews
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7.9Food
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, Jul 2025IAH - DXB
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

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