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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester from £51

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — MAN
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Stansted to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Stansted (STN) to Manchester (MAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£100

One-way from

£51

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£122
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 6/5-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 40m total
  • London to Manchester
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 15m total
  • London to Manchester
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Stansted to Manchester

Cheapest flights from Stansted to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Stansted to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Thu 15/507:05STN - MAN
1 stop9h 10mRyanair
Mon 19/513:35MAN - STN
1 stop21h 55mRyanair
Deal found 10/4£89
Tue 22/422:35STN - MAN
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/516:50MAN - STN
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£97
Tue 15/412:30STN - MAN
1 stop9h 50measyJet
Thu 17/414:20MAN - STN
1 stop7h 00measyJet
Deal found 10/4£307

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Stansted to Manchester that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Stansted Airport to Manchester that are best for you.

Fly from

Stansted

Fly to

Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonManchester

STN - MAN

STNMAN

London Stansted

Tue 6/5

11:15-15:45

1 stop4h 30m

Manchester

Tue 6/5

18:00-22:10

1 stop4h 10m

£100

LondonManchester

STN - MAN

STNMAN

London Stansted

Tue 6/5

22:05-13:45

1 stop15h 40m

Manchester

Sat 10/5

06:15-16:05

1 stop9h 50m

£108

LondonManchester

STN - MAN

STNMAN

London Stansted

Tue 13/5

21:45-08:00

1 stop10h 15m

£51

LondonManchester

STN - MAN

STNMAN

London Stansted

Tue 29/4

14:10-15:35

1 stop25h 25m

£55

LondonManchester

STN - MAN

STNMAN

London Stansted

Tue 15/7

09:25-14:15

1 stop4h 50m

£57

LondonManchester

STN - MAN

STNMAN

London Stansted

Sat 17/5

00:20-10:50

1 stop10h 30m

£149

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/4

Best time to book a flight from Stansted to Manchester

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Stansted Airport to Manchester

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STN to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Stansted to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Stansted Airport to Manchester in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Manchester. Reviews last updated 12 April 2025.

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Food

5.9

Boarding

6.7

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Robert,Jan 2025

LCA - LGW

Food to be reasonably priced and water is a necessity not a luxury and should be priced accordingly

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Food

5.9

Boarding

6.7

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Robert,Jan 2025

LCA - LGW

Food to be reasonably priced and water is a necessity not a luxury and should be priced accordingly

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Food

5.9

Boarding

6.7

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Robert,Jan 2025

LCA - LGW

Food to be reasonably priced and water is a necessity not a luxury and should be priced accordingly

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Food

5.9

Boarding

6.7

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Robert,Jan 2025

LCA - LGW

Food to be reasonably priced and water is a necessity not a luxury and should be priced accordingly

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Stansted to Manchester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Stansted to Manchester flights?

    There are two airports serving flights to Manchester from Stansted. As the point of origin, London Stansted Airport (STN) or Stansted is the fourth busiest airport in the UK by yearly volume of passenger traffic and the third busiest of the six airports serving the city. It is located about 40 miles from Central London and employs a single commercial passenger terminal which acts as a hub for the low-budget carriers TUI Airways and Ryanair. The destination point, Manchester Airport, is the gateway to the city and ranks among the top five UK airports by size and overall traffic volume. It is located about 8 miles from Manchester city centre and employs three passenger terminals. It is a base for most of the low-cost airlines, including Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2.com.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Stansted to Manchester?

    Unfortunately, direct flights from Stansted to Manchester are unavailable at this time. Whilst direct flights are not available, a few airlines provide connecting flights along this route, namely Ryanair, easyJet and Pegasus Airlines. Ryanair flights will make connections at various airports, including Palma de Mallorca Airport, Ibiza Airport and Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport in Milan. easyJet flights will take the route via Belfast International Airport while Pegasus Airlines stop over at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport on the way to Manchester.

  • What are the stopover options between Stansted and Manchester?

    Indirect Ryanair flights to Manchester from Stansted will make stopovers at one of several airports. Stopovers in Milan last about 1h 10min with an overall duration of about 5h 10min. Palma de Mallorca connections last about 1h 30min for a total flight time of about 6h 35min while those at Ibiza Airport require approx. 2h 30min for a total flight duration lasting approx. 6h 25min. Flights connecting at Palma de Mallorca and Ibiza involve plans transfers to Jet2 for the second leg of the trip. easyJet flights connecting at Belfast International Airport (BFS) involve stopovers lasting about 2h 30min, while stopovers in Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines take about 3h 50min before continuing to Manchester. Passengers should be aware that most connecting flights involve plane transfers. As regarding fare prices, Ryanair flights tend to be cheaper than those with easyJet along this route.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Stansted to Manchester?

    UK citizens do not require a visa or a passport to travel to Manchester from Stansted Airport. However, you need one form of valid photo identification for check-in and boarding purposes. EU citizens, as well as foreign nationals resident in the UK (Indefinite Leave to Remain status), also do not need a visa or passport as long as they have valid photographic ID.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester from London Stansted?

    For a flight from London Stansted to Manchester, you will be flying into Manchester. Manchester (MAN) is just 8.9 mi from the center of the city. Manchester is the only Manchester airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Stansted per day. 2 airlines have flights to Manchester from London Stansted on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Stansted Airport to Manchester round-trip?

    Currently priced at £100, Ryanair will fly you from London Stansted Airport to Manchester and back. In addition to Ryanair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Ryanair is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Stansted Airport to Manchester one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £51 on easyJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ryanair from £55 and Pegasus Airlines from £153 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Stansted to Manchester that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Stansted to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Stansted to Manchester?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Stansted to Manchester.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Stansted to Manchester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted to Manchester by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Stansted to Manchester

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£75Average£92FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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easyJetCheapest£104Average£194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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