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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Manchester

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $131. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Manchester.$131 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $131, select.

Manchester.$133 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.

Manchester.$138 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $138, select.

Manchester.$148 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.

Manchester.$163 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.

Manchester.$173 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.

Manchester.$184 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $184, select.

Manchester.$189 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Manchester.$205 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $205, select.

Manchester.$230 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.

Manchester.$237 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.

Manchester.$237 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.

Manchester.$253 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $253, select.

Manchester.$254 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $254, select.

Manchester.$256 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Sun, 11 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $256, select.

Manchester.$257 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Manchester.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $257, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Manchester

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Manchester flights are currently cheapest in September.

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London Gatwick to Manchester: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Manchester below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Manchester.

London to Manchester: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$131
Cheapest month to fly	September

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Manchester: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from London Gatwick to Manchester?

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Manchester is $131. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from London Gatwick to Manchester?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Manchester. But we found flights with one or more stops from $131.

How many flights are there a week from London Gatwick to Manchester?

As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Manchester.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Gatwick to Manchester?

The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Manchester is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport on Thursday, 24 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Manchester?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Manchester but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Manchester?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manchester is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Manchester.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know

London and Manchester share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LGW to MAN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and MAN:
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Dublin Airport
- Belfast International Airport

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London Gatwick Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LGW touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
London Gatwick Airport is about 48 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LGW:

Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)

If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MAN:
Travel at your own pace with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and find adventure across Manchester and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks before you travel.

Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester

Manchester Airport to the centre of Manchester has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)

August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Manchester in March.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to MAN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.