Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Belfast to Manchester are usually found in March or September, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
Find flight deals from Belfast to Manchester
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Belfast (BF1) 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 28 September 2026.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
March
Average price
£48
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Belfast to Manchester
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Belfast to Manchester
How far ahead should I book a flight from Belfast to Manchester?
The best time to book flights from Belfast to Manchester is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Belfast to Manchester?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Belfast to Manchester (average of £57). Flying from Belfast to Manchester in December is currently the most expensive (average of £82). 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 BFS to MAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Belfast 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 28 September 2026.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Belfast to Manchester is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 84% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Belfast to Manchester?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Belfast to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 26 September 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Belfast to Manchester flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 28 September 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aer Lingus,easyJet, andRyanair from Belfast to Manchester by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of 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.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester from Belfast?
Most people fly into Manchester (MAN) if they book a flight to Manchester from Belfast. On average, Manchester has 2 inbound flights from Belfast per day from 3 airlines. Manchester is conveniently located just 8.9 mi from Manchester’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Belfast to Manchester round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Belfast to Manchester is Ryanair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £17 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are easyJet and Aer Lingus, starting at £25 and £48 round-trip. Users have found that Ryanair is 72% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Belfast to Manchester one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Ryanair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £15. Users have also found prices from £18 and £35 on easyJet and Aer Lingus, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Belfast to Manchester?
The cheapest flight price from Belfast to Manchester is £15. On average you can expect to pay £49. The most popular route, (Belfast Intl - Manchester), can usually be booked for £30.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Belfast to Manchester?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Belfast 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 Belfast to Manchester?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Belfast to Manchester (average of £57). Flying from Belfast to Manchester in December is currently the most expensive (average of £82). 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.
Explore flights to Manchester departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 September 2026.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Belfast to Manchester. 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 28 September 2026.
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When you search for this flight from Belfast to Manchester, 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.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Belfast to Manchester?
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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Belfast to Manchester become cheaper?
Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Belfast to Manchester flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.
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