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 R 1,463. 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 July.

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 foundR 739
Cheapest month to flyJuly

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 R 1,460. 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 R 1,460.
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 July.
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 Monday, 20 July 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know

  • Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your STN to MAN flight.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between STN and MAN:

    • Dublin Airport

    • Cologne Airport

    • Belfast International Airport

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport flight is R 739. A return ticket is currently R 1,463. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap tickets from STN to MAN, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • Landing cheap flights from STN to MAN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)

  • London Stansted Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from STN land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.

  • To reach London Stansted Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near STN. Whether you have an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)

Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester

  • Manchester Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Manchester. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Manchester based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Book your flight from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to go to Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STN to MAN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.

  • If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 113 kilometres south of Manchester. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham are among its highlights.

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