Cheap flights from Manchester to Melbourne Airport from £519

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — MEL
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Melbourne are usually found in May or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£941

One-way from

£519

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,247
16/10-6/11
  • 16/10-6/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 71h 05m total
  • Manchester to Melbourne
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 30m total
  • Manchester to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£94 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 August 2025.

Thu 25/1217:20MAN - MEL
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/111:25MEL - MAN
2 stops56h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8£929
Thu 25/910:55MAN - MEL
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1021:45MEL - MAN
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8£932
Mon 3/1110:05MAN - MEL
1 stop33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1117:10MEL - MAN
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8£939
Wed 5/1110:25MAN - MEL
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1100:45MEL - MAN
1 stop42h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/8£941
Tue 16/920:40MAN - MEL
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/1017:10MEL - MAN
1 stop22h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/8£942
Wed 3/916:05MAN - MEL
2 stops42h 15mChina Southern
Wed 17/910:20MEL - MAN
2 stops44h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 12/8£944
Sat 6/916:50MAN - MEL
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/917:10MEL - MAN
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8£945
Fri 31/1008:25MAN - MEL
1 stop21h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 23/1118:20MEL - MAN
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/8£947
Mon 25/816:55MAN - MEL
2 stops30h 45mChina Southern
Sat 30/810:20MEL - MAN
2 stops45h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 12/8£948
Mon 1/910:55MAN - MEL
1 stop34h 05mJuneyao Airlines
Wed 3/908:00MEL - MAN
1 stop31h 50mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 11/8£948
Sat 20/920:40MAN - MEL
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/1017:10MEL - MAN
1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/8£950

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Manchester

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterMelbourne

MAN - MEL

MANMEL

Manchester

Wed 3/9

16:05-19:20

2 stops42h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

10:20-21:45

2 stops44h 25m

£944

ManchesterMelbourne

MAN - MEL

MANMEL

Manchester

Sun 28/9

07:45-06:15

3 stops37h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 5/10

18:10-07:05

1 stop22h 55m

£959

ManchesterMelbourne

MAN - MEL

MANMEL

Manchester

Wed 5/11

09:50-07:10

2 stops34h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

00:45-18:40

2 stops28h 55m

£976

ManchesterMelbourne

MAN - MEL

MANMEL

Manchester

Wed 5/11

09:50-07:10

2 stops34h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

00:45-18:05

2 stops28h 20m

£976

ManchesterMelbourne

MAN - MEL

MANMEL

Manchester

Tue 4/11

10:25-23:00

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

15:35-07:55

1 stop27h 20m

£977

ManchesterMelbourne

MAN - MEL

MANMEL

Manchester

Sat 7/2

13:40-17:00

1 stop40h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

18:20-12:15

1 stop28h 55m

£984

ManchesterMelbourne

MAN - MEL

MANMEL

Manchester

Sat 7/2

13:40-17:00

1 stop40h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

18:20-12:15

1 stop28h 55m

£984

ManchesterMelbourne

MAN - MEL

MANMEL

Manchester

Tue 2/9

20:40-03:10

1 stop21h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 20/9

17:00-18:55

1 stop34h 55m

£988

ManchesterMelbourne

MAN - MEL

MANMEL

Manchester

Sat 7/2

13:40-17:00

1 stop40h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

18:20-17:55

1 stop34h 35m

£1,004

ManchesterMelbourne

MAN - MEL

MANMEL

Manchester

Fri 6/2

14:05-23:05

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

16:10-06:00

1 stop24h 50m

£1,014

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Manchester to Melbourne Airport is 79 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 Manchester to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from Manchester to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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 MAN to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Manchester to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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

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

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

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

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

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,035.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Melbourne Airport?

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 33m.

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

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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 14 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from Manchester to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Manchester to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from Manchester (MAN) if they book a flight from Manchester to Melbourne. On average, Manchester has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 16 airlines. Manchester is conveniently located just 8.9 mi from Manchester’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Cathay Pacific (£942), and China Southern (£944) offers the cheapest pricing from Manchester to Melbourne Airport. Cathay Pacific is 15% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Manchester to Melbourne Airport?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

    Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo are currently the most popular points of interest in Abu Dhabi at the moment. Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo are located about 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Abu Dhabi can hire one for about £16 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, or Dubai Mall. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall, by traveling 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can hire a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of £17 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Manchester to Melbourne Airport flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from Manchester to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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 10 airlines flying from Manchester to Melbourne

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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£681Average£923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest£698Average£959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£739Average£1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£765Average£973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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LufthansaCheapest£778Average£1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£792Average£1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£802Average£1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£809Average£1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£813Average£1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£869Average£1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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