Cheap flights from London Stansted to Manchester

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Flight deals from London Stansted to Manchester

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $122. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Manchester

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Stansted to Manchester flights are currently cheapest in June.

London Stansted to Manchester: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Stansted to Manchester below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Manchester.

London to Manchester: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$58
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from London Stansted to Manchester: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Stansted to Manchester is $115. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Stansted to Manchester. But we found flights with one or more stops from $115.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from London Stansted to Manchester.
The cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Manchester is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Stansted Airport and Manchester Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Manchester but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manchester is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Manchester.

Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know

  • London and Manchester are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your STN to MAN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between STN and MAN include:

    • Dublin Airport

    • Belfast International Airport

    • Cologne Bonn Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • Right now, $58 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $115. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from STN to MAN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • Finding cheap flights from Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.

  • Finding cheap flights from STN to MAN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Stansted Airport, 64.73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • To reach Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near STN:

Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)

Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester

  • Manchester Airport to the centre of Manchester has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Manchester based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • When booking your flight from Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to MAN in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Manchester is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Manchester, a trip to London will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.

  • Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.