Are direct flights from Auckland to Manchester always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be cheaper, though they will extend your journey. Consider your priorities for time versus cost when deciding.

Can flexible travel dates help on Auckland to Manchester flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons are often less expensive than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Auckland to Manchester flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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AKL - Manchester
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NZ$2,152
NZ$2,132
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NZ$2,156
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NZ$2,178
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NZ$2,267
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NZ$2,271
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NZ$2,201
NZ$2,287
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Auckland to Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Manchester

For cheap flights from Auckland to Manchester, fares typically range from $1501–$2247, with a median of $1859. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing if you monitor the route.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Manchester, the data shows that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $900. Following closely are February, with a median fare of $1004, and April, where the median fare is $1054. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Manchester. Instead, most itineraries connect at least once. For travelers on this route, the typical number of connections is 2, meaning you should expect at least two stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Auckland to Manchester takes approximately 36h 35m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least two stopovers, this duration accounts for the time spent in transit and during layovers. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 18184 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Manchester

Regular price: NZ$1,942 - NZ$3,297

Prices for flights from Auckland to Manchester are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is NZD 1942 to NZD 3297. The current lowest deal is NZD 2100 with Air New Zealand for travel from Mar 2-Mar 16.

now NZ$2,100

Low NZ$1,942

High NZ$3,297

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Manchester

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Manchester is January, with a median price of $900. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $2679. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$900

May

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$2,679

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Manchester

Qatar Airways

Jetstar

Etihad Airways

Singapore Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Manchester

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Manchester

Auckland (AKL) - Manchester (MAN)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,637

NZ$3,463

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Manchester

Auckland (AKL) - Manchester (MAN)

Air New Zealand

NZ$2,584

NZ$6,055

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Manchester

Auckland (AKL) - Manchester (MAN)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$2,270

NZ$2,367

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Manchester

Auckland (AKL) - Manchester (MAN)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,292

NZ$2,604

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Manchester

Auckland (AKL) - Manchester (MAN)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,265

NZ$2,611

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Manchester

Auckland (AKL) - Manchester (MAN)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$2,331

NZ$2,613

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Manchester

6 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 30

NZ$3,322 → NZ$3,322

9 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 23

NZ$2,211 → NZ$2,287

21 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 22

NZ$2,279 → NZ$2,385

11 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 30

NZ$2,178 → NZ$2,296

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Manchester

Auckland - Manchester route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Auckland to Manchester are near the typical level of $1859.

📅 Best time to fly

January, February, and April offer the lowest median prices.

Historically, January ($900), February ($1004), and April ($1054) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 36h 35m.

Flights from Auckland to Manchester are long-haul, with connecting flights typically lasting 36h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

This route is connecting dominant, with 2 stopovers being the median for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand recently offered a deal for $2100.

Air New Zealand recently offered a roundtrip deal for $2100 from March 2 to March 16.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, with 30-day window.

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Manchester.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$2,423

Manchester main airports to arrive at

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Auckland to Manchester.

📍 ~14 km from Manchester (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$2,264

Airports nearby Manchester used as alternative

Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is a close alternative to Manchester, offering excellent road and rail links.

📍 ~50 km from Manchester (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$2,222

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Manchester

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Best Elite deals to Manchester

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From AKL

Elite

Dec 06

Manchester, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$7,041

$5,382

Save $1,659

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 06

Manchester, United Kingdom

89% AI deal score

$7,029

$5,661

Save $1,368

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 22

Manchester, United Kingdom

88% AI deal score

$6,468

$5,367

Save $1,101

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 15

Manchester, United Kingdom

88% AI deal score

$6,522

$5,367

Save $1,155

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 15

Manchester, United Kingdom

88% AI deal score

$6,536

$5,382

Save $1,154

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 22

Manchester, United Kingdom

88% AI deal score

$6,529

$5,382

Save $1,147

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 15

Manchester, United Kingdom

87% AI deal score

$6,515

$5,524

Save $991

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 22

Manchester, United Kingdom

87% AI deal score

$6,490

$5,524

Save $966

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 22

Manchester, United Kingdom

87% AI deal score

$6,504

$5,524

Save $980

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 15

Manchester, United Kingdom

87% AI deal score

$6,448

$5,524

Save $924

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 22

Manchester, United Kingdom

83% AI deal score

$6,529

$5,661

Save $868

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 20

Manchester, United Kingdom

83% AI deal score

$7,177

$5,983

Save $1,194

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manchester

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison websites can help you compare options from various providers. Looking into flights with layovers may also present lower prices than direct routes.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes lead to better deals. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you identify a good booking window. Avoiding peak travel seasons usually results in lower prices.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and time of additional transportation.

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Auckland to Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Manchester

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Manchester

Regular price: NZ$1,942 - NZ$3,297

Prices for flights from Auckland to Manchester are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is NZD 1942 to NZD 3297. The current lowest deal is NZD 2100 with Air New Zealand for travel from Mar 2-Mar 16.

now NZ$2,100

Low NZ$1,942

High NZ$3,297

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Manchester

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$900

May

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$2,679

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Manchester

Qatar Airways

Jetstar

Etihad Airways

Singapore Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Manchester

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Manchester

Auckland (AKL) - Manchester (MAN)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,637

NZ$3,463

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Manchester

Auckland (AKL) - Manchester (MAN)

Air New Zealand

NZ$2,584

NZ$6,055

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Manchester

Auckland (AKL) - Manchester (MAN)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$2,270

NZ$2,367

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Manchester

Auckland (AKL) - Manchester (MAN)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,292

NZ$2,604

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Manchester

Auckland (AKL) - Manchester (MAN)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,265

NZ$2,611

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Manchester

Auckland (AKL) - Manchester (MAN)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$2,331

NZ$2,613

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Manchester

6 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 30

NZ$3,322 → NZ$3,322

9 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 23

NZ$2,211 → NZ$2,287

21 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 22

NZ$2,279 → NZ$2,385

11 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 30

NZ$2,178 → NZ$2,296

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Manchester

Auckland - Manchester route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Auckland to Manchester are near the typical level of $1859.

📅 Best time to fly

January, February, and April offer the lowest median prices.

Historically, January ($900), February ($1004), and April ($1054) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 36h 35m.

Flights from Auckland to Manchester are long-haul, with connecting flights typically lasting 36h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

This route is connecting dominant, with 2 stopovers being the median for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand recently offered a deal for $2100.

Air New Zealand recently offered a roundtrip deal for $2100 from March 2 to March 16.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, with 30-day window.

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Manchester.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$2,423

Manchester main airports to arrive at

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Auckland to Manchester.

📍 ~14 km from Manchester (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$2,264

Airports nearby Manchester used as alternative

Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is a close alternative to Manchester, offering excellent road and rail links.

Manchester, United Kingdom

83% AI deal score

$7,177

$5,983

Save $1,194

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manchester

Cheap Flights from Auckland to Manchester

Today’s best flight deals from Auckland to Manchester

Auckland to Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Manchester

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Manchester

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Manchester

Direct flights from Auckland to Manchester

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Manchester

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Manchester

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Manchester

Auckland - Manchester route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

January, February, and April offer the lowest median prices.

Connecting flights typically take 36h 35m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Air New Zealand recently offered a deal for $2100.

Deals appear frequently, with 30-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Manchester main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Manchester used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Manchester

Best Elite deals to Manchester

Dec 06

Dec 06

Nov 22

Nov 15

Nov 15

Nov 22

Nov 15

Nov 22

Nov 22

Nov 15

Nov 22

Dec 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manchester

How can I find cheap flights from Auckland to Manchester?

When should I book flights from Auckland to Manchester?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Auckland to Manchester?

Are direct flights from Auckland to Manchester always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Auckland to Manchester flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Auckland to Manchester flights?

Related routes

More routes from Auckland

Flights to Manchester from other cities

Auckland to Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Manchester

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Manchester

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Manchester

Direct flights from Auckland to Manchester

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Manchester

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Manchester

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Manchester

Auckland - Manchester route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

January, February, and April offer the lowest median prices.

Connecting flights typically take 36h 35m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Air New Zealand recently offered a deal for $2100.

Deals appear frequently, with 30-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Manchester main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Manchester used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Manchester

Best Elite deals to Manchester

Dec 06

Dec 06

Nov 22

Nov 15

Nov 15

Nov 22

Nov 15

Nov 22

Nov 22

Nov 15

Nov 22

Dec 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manchester

How can I find cheap flights from Auckland to Manchester?

When should I book flights from Auckland to Manchester?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Auckland to Manchester?