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

Flights via Dublin (DUB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 50m.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 36m.

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

Belfast (BFS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £150.

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

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Southampton to Manchester on Cheapflights.

How popular is this Southampton to Manchester flight route?

Flights from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester have been viewed 185 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Southampton to Manchester?

There are many flights that can get you from Southampton to Manchester in 1h. Fly via Loganair or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 170 mi. All flights are typically direct.

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

British Airways, at £99, was found to be the cheapest airline from Southampton to Manchester. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Loganair. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Southampton to Manchester

The most flights from SOU to MAN are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Southampton to Manchester?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £111. While the most popular route (Southampton Eastleigh - Manchester) can be booked for £128 on average, our data indicates £167 when flying from Southampton to Manchester.

What airports do I use to fly from Southampton to Manchester?

To fly from Southampton to Manchester, you need to book a flight from Eastleigh (SOU) to Manchester (MAN). Nonstop flights to Manchester from Southampton Eastleigh take 0h 55m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Eastleigh to Manchester offered by 2 different airlines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Southampton to Manchester?

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

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Southampton to Manchester?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Southampton to Manchester flights typically cost between £187 and £214 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £128 on Multiple Airlines (7 Sept–9 Sept).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester are usually found in March or October, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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

The best time to book flights from Southampton to Manchester is 90 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 Southampton to Manchester?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Manchester (average of £126). Flying from Southampton to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of £202). 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 SOU to MAN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Southampton to Manchester as you normally would.

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A very rowdy flight - with football fans shouting and swearing having a great time but making slightly uncomfortable for others. Therefore not the most enjoyable flight but everything else was fine.

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A very rowdy flight - with football fans shouting and swearing having a great time but making slightly uncomfortable for others. Therefore not the most enjoyable flight but everything else was fine.

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What airports do I use to fly from Southampton to Manchester?
To fly from Southampton to Manchester, you need to book a flight from Eastleigh (SOU) to Manchester (MAN). Nonstop flights to Manchester from Southampton Eastleigh take 0h 55m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Eastleigh to Manchester offered by 2 different airlines.
How popular is this Southampton to Manchester flight route?
Flights from Southampton Eastleigh to Manchester have been viewed 185 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Southampton to Manchester?
There are many flights that can get you from Southampton to Manchester in 1h. Fly via Loganair or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 170 mi. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Southampton to Manchester round-trip?
British Airways, at £99, was found to be the cheapest airline from Southampton to Manchester. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Loganair. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Southampton to Manchester?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £111. While the most popular route (Southampton Eastleigh - Manchester) can be booked for £128 on average, our data indicates £167 when flying from Southampton to Manchester.
Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Manchester that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Southampton to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Southampton to Manchester?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Southampton to Manchester.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Southampton to Manchester?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southampton 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 Southampton to Manchester?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Manchester (average of £126). Flying from Southampton to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of £202). 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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British Airways	Cheapest£99	Average£171	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Loganair	Cheapest£121	Average£153	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Loganair flights

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