What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?

Belfast (BFS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to London Stansted Airport on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?

Flights via Belfast (BFS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?

Dublin (DUB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £114.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?

Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 15m.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Manchester to London flights?

Over the past year, Ryanair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 60% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Manchester to London delayed?

About 60% of weekly flights between Manchester and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 72 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Manchester to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?

For as low as £69, Ryanair can have you in London Stansted Airport from Manchester in 4h 35m. Manchester and London Stansted Airport are separated by a distance of 146 mi.

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

According to our current data, British Airways (£92), offers the cheapest pricing from Manchester to London Stansted Airport. Users have found that British Airways is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Stansted Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Stansted Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Stansted Airport, 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 January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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

When flying from Manchester to London Stansted Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Manchester (MAN), located 8.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Manchester to London Stansted. 1 airline have flights from Manchester to London Stansted on a regular basis. Booking flights from Manchester to London Stansted should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to London Stansted per day.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Stansted?

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

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

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

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Manchester to London Stansted Airport flights typically cost between £168 and £135 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £66 on Multiple Airlines (11 May-18 May).

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STN

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MAN

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Deal found 26/3£68

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STN

1 stop4h 35m

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Wed 13/516:30

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MAN

1 stop3h 35m

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Deal found 28/3£69

Mon 11/522:35

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STN

1 stop9h 15m

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MAN

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Deal found 27/3£70

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STN

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Deal found 25/3£71

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Deal found 23/3£71

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MAN

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Deal found 28/3£72

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Deal found 26/3£74

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Deal found 27/3£74

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Deal found 28/3£75

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Deal found 24/3£76

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to London Stansted Airport (average of £80). Flying from Manchester to London Stansted Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £115). 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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Viorica,Mar 2026

PHX - LHR

The food lately is just from poor to very poor. I bealeave that you can serve less quantities for more quality food. Exemple : at breakfast : omlete and vegetarian omlete ....I beleave with less work less personel could be provide some hummus and carrots and some boiled egss plus whatever snacks or drinks you wish....... Thank you in advance

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to London Stansted?
Manchester (MAN), located 8.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Manchester to London Stansted. 1 airline have flights from Manchester to London Stansted on a regular basis. Booking flights from Manchester to London Stansted should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to London Stansted per day.
How long is the flight from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?
For as low as £69, Ryanair can have you in London Stansted Airport from Manchester in 4h 35m. Manchester and London Stansted Airport are separated by a distance of 146 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Manchester to London Stansted Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, British Airways (£92), offers the cheapest pricing from Manchester to London Stansted Airport. Users have found that British Airways is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Stansted that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Stansted flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Stansted?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Stansted.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Stansted?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Stansted 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 Manchester to London Stansted Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to London Stansted Airport (average of £80). Flying from Manchester to London Stansted Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £115). 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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