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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Manchester from £259

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAN
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Manchester

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2026.

Sun 1/318:20
MEL
-
MAN
1 stop28h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 16/319:55
MAN
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1£725
Sun 25/114:00
MEL
-
MAN
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/210:15
MAN
-
MEL
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£728
Sun 1/316:55
MEL
-
MAN
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/316:50
MAN
-
MEL
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£731
Thu 5/222:30
MEL
-
MAN
2 stops49h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/319:55
MAN
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£736
Thu 5/218:20
MEL
-
MAN
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/308:25
MAN
-
MEL
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/1£742
Wed 18/207:45
MEL
-
MAN
3 stops43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/216:50
MAN
-
MEL
3 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£744
Wed 13/515:55
MEL
-
MAN
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/610:40
MAN
-
MEL
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£748
Sun 29/316:55
MEL
-
MAN
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/417:35
MAN
-
MEL
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£749
Sat 7/318:20
MEL
-
MAN
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 21/313:40
MAN
-
MEL
1 stop40h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/1£750
Sat 2/512:00
MEL
-
MAN
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/523:30
MAN
-
MEL
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£752

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£736

One-way from

£259

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,120
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/2-8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 83h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Manchester
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5/2
  • 5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£87 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 20 January 2026.
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MelbourneManchester

MEL - MAN

MELMAN

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

12:00-12:05

2 stops33h 05m

Manchester

Thu 11/6

23:30-19:40

2 stops35h 10m

£744

MelbourneManchester

MEL - MAN

MELMAN

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

15:55-09:35

2 stops26h 40m

Manchester

Thu 4/6

10:40-09:25

2 stops37h 45m

£749

MelbourneManchester

MEL - MAN

MELMAN

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

21:35-09:35

2 stops45h 00m

Manchester

Mon 8/6

10:40-06:15

2 stops34h 35m

£758

MelbourneManchester

MEL - MAN

MELMAN

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

12:00-09:35

2 stops30h 35m

Manchester

Mon 1/6

23:30-19:40

2 stops35h 10m

£773

MelbourneManchester

MEL - MAN

MELMAN

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

10:00-09:50

3 stops34h 50m

Manchester

Sun 8/3

14:05-08:30

3 stops31h 25m

£789

MelbourneManchester

MEL - MAN

MELMAN

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

13:00-21:25

2 stops43h 25m

Manchester

Sun 19/4

13:10-11:15

2 stops37h 05m

£800

MelbourneManchester

MEL - MAN

MELMAN

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

13:25-16:30

2 stops36h 05m

Manchester

Sat 9/5

23:30-08:20

2 stops47h 50m

£822

MelbourneManchester

MEL - MAN

MELMAN

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

13:10-22:15

3 stops44h 05m

Manchester

Mon 30/3

15:15-10:35

2 stops33h 20m

£826

MelbourneManchester

MEL - MAN

MELMAN

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

14:00-10:35

2 stops31h 35m

£259

MelbourneManchester

MEL - MAN

MELMAN

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

18:20-06:10

1 stop22h 50m

£373

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Manchester

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Manchester

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Manchester, you should look to book at least 17 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Manchester (average of £532). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of £848). 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 20 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Manchester, such as Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,140 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,720 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,373 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,690 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester from Melbourne?

    Manchester (MAN), located 8.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Manchester. 6 airlines have flights to Manchester from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Manchester should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Manchester is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £714 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and British Airways, starting at £798 and £814 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Manchester for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £379. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Manchester for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport to Manchester?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Manchester (average of £532). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of £848). 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 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to Manchester

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne 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 20 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£714Average£972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£798Average£1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£814Average£1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£864Average£1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£920Average£1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,002Average£1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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