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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Manchester from £31

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MAN
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Manchester

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 February 2026.

Mon 2/306:00
EDI
-
MAN
1 stop3h 30m
easyJet
Wed 4/312:25
MAN
-
EDI
1 stop5h 30m
easyJet
Deal found 13/2£68
Mon 2/306:00
EDI
-
MAN
1 stop15h 45m
easyJet
Thu 5/307:30
MAN
-
EDI
1 stop14h 45m
easyJet
Deal found 11/2£70
Mon 23/306:00
EDI
-
MAN
1 stop3h 30m
easyJet
Tue 24/319:15
MAN
-
EDI
1 stop3h 10m
easyJet
Deal found 10/2£72
Tue 24/210:50
EDI
-
MAN
1 stop11h 00m
easyJet
Thu 26/207:30
MAN
-
EDI
1 stop14h 45m
easyJet
Deal found 11/2£76
Thu 12/307:05
EDI
-
MAN
1 stop14h 55m
easyJet
Thu 19/307:30
MAN
-
EDI
1 stop13h 30m
easyJet
Deal found 12/2£78
Tue 24/215:55
EDI
-
MAN
1 stop5h 55m
easyJet
Wed 25/212:25
MAN
-
EDI
1 stop5h 30m
easyJet
Deal found 12/2£81
Fri 27/306:45
EDI
-
MAN
1 stop6h 50m
Ryanair
Fri 3/420:10
MAN
-
EDI
1 stop3h 20m
Ryanair
Deal found 10/2£83
Wed 25/211:30
EDI
-
MAN
1 stop6h 00m
easyJet
Thu 26/207:30
MAN
-
EDI
1 stop14h 45m
easyJet
Deal found 13/2£84
Sun 12/423:55
EDI
-
MAN
1 stop7h 25m
Ryanair
Sat 18/418:30
MAN
-
EDI
1 stop5h 50m
Ryanair
Deal found 13/2£84
Sun 29/323:55
EDI
-
MAN
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/408:35
MAN
-
EDI
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£85
Thu 26/207:45
EDI
-
MAN
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/218:00
MAN
-
EDI
1 stop4h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2£86
Fri 17/407:00
EDI
-
MAN
1 stop16h 05m
easyJet
Sun 19/412:35
MAN
-
EDI
1 stop10h 20m
easyJet
Deal found 13/2£87

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 14 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£68

One-way from

£31

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£206
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 2/3-4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Manchester
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easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Manchester
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EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

06:00-09:30

1 stop3h 30m

Manchester

Wed 4/3

12:25-17:55

1 stop5h 30m

£68

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

06:00-09:30

1 stop3h 30m

Manchester

Tue 24/3

19:15-22:25

1 stop3h 10m

£72

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

10:50-21:50

1 stop11h 00m

Manchester

Thu 26/2

07:30-22:15

1 stop14h 45m

£76

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

15:55-21:50

1 stop5h 55m

Manchester

Wed 25/2

12:25-17:55

1 stop5h 30m

£81

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/3

06:45-13:35

1 stop6h 50m

Manchester

Fri 3/4

20:10-23:30

1 stop3h 20m

£83

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/3

06:00-13:45

1 stop7h 45m

Manchester

Sat 7/3

22:15-07:35

1 stop9h 20m

£84

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

08:20-16:40

1 stop8h 20m

Manchester

Tue 3/3

22:40-07:00

1 stop8h 20m

£84

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

23:55-07:20

1 stop7h 25m

Manchester

Sat 18/4

18:30-00:20

1 stop5h 50m

£84

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

07:45-14:00

1 stop6h 15m

Manchester

Thu 26/2

18:00-22:15

1 stop4h 15m

£86

EdinburghManchester

EDI - MAN

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/4

07:00-23:05

1 stop16h 05m

Manchester

Sun 19/4

12:35-22:55

1 stop10h 20m

£87

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Manchester

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Manchester is 14 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 Edinburgh to Manchester?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester (average of £32). Flying from Edinburgh to Manchester in April is currently the most expensive (average of £48). 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.

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 14 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Ryanair, andeasyJet from Edinburgh to Manchester to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,272 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,873 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,739 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Manchester?

    Departing from Edinburgh to Manchester will take you 3h 30m. The distance from Edinburgh to Manchester is about 185 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Manchester is easyJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £58 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ryanair and British Airways, starting at £96 and £176 round-trip. easyJet is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £32 on easyJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ryanair from £49 and British Airways from £58 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Manchester?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester (average of £32). Flying from Edinburgh to Manchester in April is currently the most expensive (average of £48). 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 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Manchester

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh 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 14 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
easyJetCheapest£58Average£102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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RyanairCheapest£96Average£124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£176Average£225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£195Average£232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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