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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Manchester from £33

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MAN
11 Sep — 18 Sep1
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 12 August 2026.

Wed 23/913:35 -
1 stop8h 40m
Wed 30/908:15 -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 9/8£70
Wed 9/920:05 -
1 stop12h 25m
Wed 16/919:30 -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 10/8£71
Thu 3/907:00 -
1 stop9h 50m
Tue 8/906:55 -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 11/8£72
Wed 2/913:35 -
1 stop8h 40m
Wed 9/920:30 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 8/8£73
Thu 10/907:00 -
1 stop15h 30m
Thu 17/906:35 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 11/8£73
Sat 5/915:40 -
1 stop7h 00m
Sat 12/910:55 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 8/8£76
Thu 24/911:35 -
1 stop7h 05m
Thu 1/1022:55 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 10/8£76
Fri 25/923:55 -
1 stop8h 00m
Fri 2/1019:30 -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 11/8£77
Wed 19/807:20 -
1 stop10h 05m
Wed 26/822:25 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 12/8£78
Mon 24/806:40 -
1 stop16h 35m
Tue 25/806:25 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 12/8£79
Wed 2/916:05 -
1 stop4h 00m
Wed 2/922:25 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 10/8£81
Wed 16/906:00 -
1 stop14h 05m
Wed 16/922:25 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 8/8£81

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 12 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£70

One-way from

£33

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£233
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 23/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Manchester
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easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 32% potential increase in price (£60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 25% potential price decrease (£26 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 Edinburgh 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 12 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghManchester

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAN Manchester

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/9

07:00-16:50

1 stop9h 50m

Manchester

Tue 8/9

06:55-12:50

1 stop5h 55m

£72

EdinburghManchester

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAN Manchester

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

11:35-18:40

1 stop7h 05m

Manchester

Thu 1/10

22:55-07:10

1 stop8h 15m

£76

EdinburghManchester

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAN Manchester

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/9

17:25-07:05

1 stop13h 40m

Manchester

Mon 14/9

20:30-06:50

1 stop10h 20m

£79
Fastest return journey

EdinburghManchester

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAN Manchester

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

14:10-22:30

1 stop8h 20m

Manchester

Fri 16/10

19:20-23:05

1 stop3h 45m

£82

EdinburghManchester

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAN Manchester

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/9

23:55-11:30

1 stop11h 35m

Manchester

Sun 13/9

19:45-21:00

2 stops25h 15m

£87

EdinburghManchester

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAN Manchester

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

06:00-15:10

1 stop9h 10m

Manchester

Sat 28/11

20:40-18:25

2 stops21h 45m

£213

EdinburghManchester

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAN Manchester

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

10:15-23:45

2 stops13h 30m

Manchester

Thu 1/10

11:55-18:25

1 stop6h 30m

£246

EdinburghManchester

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAN Manchester

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/9

08:25-19:25

1 stop11h 00m

Manchester

Fri 18/9

12:50-23:05

2 stops10h 15m

£247

EdinburghManchester

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAN Manchester

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

05:45-10:10

1 stop4h 25m

Manchester

Fri 16/10

20:50-08:30

1 stop11h 40m

£319
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghManchester

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAN Manchester

EDIMAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

12:35-22:45

1 stop10h 10m

£34

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Deals found on 12/8

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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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester (average of £76). Flying from Edinburgh to Manchester in October is currently the most expensive (average of £535). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Manchester flights typically cost between £131 and £264 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £70 on Ryanair (23 Sept–30 Sept).

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 12 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Ryanair and easyJet 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.
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,464 reviews
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Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Crew

7.5

Food

6.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Adrian,Jun 2025

EDI - BGY

Passengers were called forward for boarding before the plane was empty and left standing on the tarmac for about 15 - 20 minutes while the arriving passengers came off the plane.
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,464 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Crew

7.5

Food

6.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Adrian,Jun 2025

EDI - BGY

Passengers were called forward for boarding before the plane was empty and left standing on the tarmac for about 15 - 20 minutes while the arriving passengers came off the plane.
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,923 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Crew

7.5

Food

6.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Adrian,Jun 2025

EDI - BGY

Passengers were called forward for boarding before the plane was empty and left standing on the tarmac for about 15 - 20 minutes while the arriving passengers came off the plane.

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 7h 05m. 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 Ryanair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £37 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is easyJet, starting at £54. Ryanair is priced at 78% 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 £35 on easyJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ryanair from £41 and British Airways from £74 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester (average of £76). Flying from Edinburgh to Manchester in October is currently the most expensive (average of £535). 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 2 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Manchester

Discover the top 2 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 12 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest£37Average£131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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easyJetCheapest£54Average£95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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