$1,274+ Cheap flights to Manchester

The time it will take you to travel to Manchester, England, is going to be somewhat different, depending on which city in New Zealand you will be departing from plus the number of stops you need to make along the way. The travel time from Auckland International (AKL) to Manchester Airport (MAN), Manchester, is about 29h 30min, while from Christchurch (CHC), it is about 33h 55min. If you will be leaving from Wellington (WLG), you should expect a travel time of around 32h.

Although you cannot find any direct flights to Manchester from cities throughout New Zealand, that does not mean that there aren’t some great Manchester flight deals that you can find for your trip. There is a two-stop flight from Wellington that has layovers at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and Abu Dhabi International (AUH), and there is a three-stop flight from Christchurch that has layovers at Auckland International, Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) and Dubai International (DXB). From Auckland International, there is a two-stop flight with layovers at Melbourne (MEL) and Dubai International.

One option for making the short trip from the airport to the centre of Manchester is aboard the rail service operated by Northern Rail. This train can make the trip to the centre of town in around 20min for a cost of about £ 11 (NZ$ 21). Another option is to take the local bus service offered by Stagecoach Manchester, which makes the trip to the centre of town in about 1h for a cost of around £ 6.50 (NZ$ 13). One final option would be to take one of the many taxis you will find at the airport and make the trip to town in about 18min for a fare of roughly £ 25 (NZ$ 35).

One of the most unique museums you may ever visit is Science and Industry Museum, which you'll find in Manchester. One very unique thing about this location is that the museum sits in a railway station that dates back to the 1800s. A great open green space that offers plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities is Heaton Park. Not only are there plenty of places to take long walks or have picnics here, but there's also a small animal farm for kids, plus a boating lake. Something rather unique that is housed in Manchester is National Football Museum, which gives a long and storied history lesson on the national sport of England. A great piece of architecture that you will find in Manchester is Manchester Cathedral; it has origins from Medieval times.

As a citizen of New Zealand that wants to travel to Manchester, England, you will need a passport that is valid at the time of your entry into England. In general, if you are travelling as a tourist, you can stay in England for up to six months without a visa.

Travellers will need to book flights to Manchester (MAN) if they wish to fly to Manchester. The Manchester airport is 14.4 km from the city centre.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Manchester on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Manchester.

Manchester is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Manchester. One-way flights to Manchester typically cost $74, while return flights cost around $236.

A return flight to Manchester will typically cost around $142, however they can be found for as little as $140.

For those looking to save time traveling to Manchester, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (29 hours 55 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Manchester can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Manchester has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Inn Manchester is the closest property to Manchester (0.0 km away from Manchester).