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Cheap flights from Bristol to Manchester from £41

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BRS — MAN
17 Sep — 24 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Bristol to Manchester

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Cheapest flights from Bristol to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bristol to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 August 2026.

Wed 16/909:20 -
1 stop9h 10m
Thu 17/922:55 -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 13/8£68
Mon 28/908:55 -
1 stop7h 45m
Sun 4/1022:25 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 16/8£69
Mon 14/920:20 -
1 stop12h 35m
Mon 21/922:35 -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 15/8£70
Fri 2/1020:20 -
1 stop11h 20m
Sun 4/1022:25 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 17/8£78
Mon 31/820:20 -
1 stop10h 45m
Fri 4/923:00 -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 16/8£81
Wed 16/909:20 -
1 stop8h 05m
Wed 23/918:45 -
2 stops19h 50m
Deal found 17/8£87

Find flight deals from Bristol to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bristol (BRS) 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 18 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£68

One-way from

£41

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£85
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 16/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 20m total
  • Bristol to Manchester
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Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Bristol to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 71% potential increase in price (£760 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 178% potential price decrease (£191 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Bristol 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 18 August 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

BristolManchester

BRS Bristol - MAN Manchester

BRSMAN

Bristol

Wed 16/9

09:20-18:30

1 stop9h 10m

Manchester

Thu 17/9

22:55-08:05

1 stop9h 10m

£68

BristolManchester

BRS Bristol - MAN Manchester

BRSMAN

Bristol

Mon 28/9

20:20-08:55

1 stop12h 35m

Manchester

Sun 4/10

22:25-08:30

1 stop10h 05m

£74

BristolManchester

BRS Bristol - MAN Manchester

BRSMAN

Bristol

Mon 14/9

20:20-11:50

2 stops15h 30m

Manchester

Mon 21/9

20:30-12:10

2 stops15h 40m

£105

BristolManchester

BRS Bristol - MAN Manchester

BRSMAN

Bristol

Sat 12/9

21:15-20:20

2 stops23h 05m

Manchester

Sat 19/9

19:00-07:10

1 stop12h 10m

£111

BristolManchester

BRS Bristol - MAN Manchester

BRSMAN

Bristol

Tue 17/11

09:45-08:25

2 stops22h 40m

Manchester

Wed 18/11

18:15-22:00

1 stop3h 45m

£132

BristolManchester

BRS Bristol - MAN Manchester

BRSMAN

Bristol

Sat 29/8

22:20-06:45

1 stop8h 25m

Manchester

Tue 1/9

22:45-08:55

1 stop10h 10m

£132

BristolManchester

BRS Bristol - MAN Manchester

BRSMAN

Bristol

Wed 16/9

06:05-21:50

2 stops15h 45m

Manchester

Thu 17/9

20:20-13:15

2 stops16h 55m

£154

BristolManchester

BRS Bristol - MAN Manchester

BRSMAN

Bristol

Sat 29/8

07:40-22:45

2 stops15h 05m

Manchester

Wed 2/9

11:50-22:55

2 stops11h 05m

£241

BristolManchester

BRS Bristol - MAN Manchester

BRSMAN

Bristol

Thu 1/10

12:55-08:30

1 stop19h 35m

Manchester

Thu 8/10

19:05-12:15

1 stop17h 10m

£353

BristolManchester

BRS Bristol - MAN Manchester

BRSMAN

Bristol

Wed 14/10

15:05-08:30

1 stop17h 25m

Manchester

Sat 17/10

19:05-12:25

1 stop17h 20m

£367

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Bristol to Manchester

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Bristol to Manchester?

Share of one-stop return flights from Bristol to Manchester chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Belfast (BFS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Bristol to Manchester on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Bristol to Manchester?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Bristol to Manchester, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Dublin (DUB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £143.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Bristol to Manchester?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Bristol to Manchester, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 54m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Bristol to Manchester?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Bristol to Manchester, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 20m.

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 18 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ryanair and easyJet from Bristol 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.
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,469 reviews
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Boarding

6.7

Food

6.0

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

BRS - SOF

No real entertainment but I want expecting any tbh so not really a negative. Flight was smooth, quick and bag drop and boarding smooth and simple. Staff were friendly.
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,469 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.7

Food

6.0

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

BRS - SOF

No real entertainment but I want expecting any tbh so not really a negative. Flight was smooth, quick and bag drop and boarding smooth and simple. Staff were friendly.
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,926 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.7

Food

6.0

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

BRS - SOF

No real entertainment but I want expecting any tbh so not really a negative. Flight was smooth, quick and bag drop and boarding smooth and simple. Staff were friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bristol to Manchester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Bristol to Manchester?

    There are many flights that can get you from Bristol to Manchester in 9h 10m. Fly via Ryanair to get the fastest option. The distance from Bristol to Manchester is about 137 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bristol to Manchester round-trip?

    Ryanair, at £77, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bristol to Manchester. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be easyJet. Users have found that Ryanair is 80% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bristol 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Bristol to Manchester

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bristol 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest£77Average£125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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easyJetCheapest£88Average£140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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