Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Belfast are usually found in September or January, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast (BF1). 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 2 October 2026.
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April
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September
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£57
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to Belfast
How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Belfast?
Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Manchester to Belfast. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Belfast?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Belfast (average of £52). Flying from Manchester to Belfast in October is currently the most expensive (average of £71). 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 MAN to BFS?
Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Belfast. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 October 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Manchester to Belfast at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Belfast?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to Belfast. Price data was last updated on 26 September 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Belfast flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing Belfast
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Belfast. 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 Belfast. Reviews last updated 2 October 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to Belfast, such as Aer Lingus,easyJet, andRyanair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.
Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.
Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.
Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to Belfast?
Manchester (MAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Manchester to Belfast. You should not have trouble finding flights to Belfast from Manchester; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Belfast per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Manchester airport to Belfast. It is only a 8.9 mi journey to Manchester (MAN) from Manchester’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Belfast round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manchester to Belfast round-trip from £17. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are easyJet, from £25, and Aer Lingus, from £39. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to Belfast one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £15 on Ryanair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include easyJet from £21 and Aer Lingus from £33 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Manchester to Belfast?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £15. While the most popular route (Manchester - Belfast Intl) can be booked for £30 on average, our data indicates £46 when flying from Manchester to Belfast.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Belfast?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Belfast 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 Belfast?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Belfast (average of £52). Flying from Manchester to Belfast in October is currently the most expensive (average of £71). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Manchester. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 2 October 2026.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to Belfast. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 2 October 2026.
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When you search for this flight from Manchester to Belfast, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.
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