Can I fly direct from Manchester to Alicante?

Yes, direct flights from Manchester to Alicante are available. Historically, approximately 32.9% of all flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include stopovers, travelers typically experience about 2 connections. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights involve at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Manchester to Alicante?

A direct flight from Manchester to Alicante typically takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 1681 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 11 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights can significantly extend the overall duration.

How often do cheap flights from Manchester to Alicante come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Manchester to Alicante are considered to be frequent. This route consistently offers opportunities for travelers to find economical fares. The availability of these deals has been observed to be a regular occurrence across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable pricing options with some regularity for this destination.

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Manchester to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Alicante

Most itineraries from Manchester to Alicante connect at least once, with only 32.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Manchester to Alicante are available, you will frequently encounter options with layovers.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Manchester to Alicante, the fares right now are typically $143–$418, with a median of $293. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 26% of recent fares for this route were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a lower-than-average fare is possible. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Alicante? The data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $62. Other budget-friendly options include January, with a median fare of $68, and April, where the median fare is $72. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Alicante? A typical journey from Manchester to Alicante takes approximately 2h 50m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 50m. However, connecting itineraries can extend the travel time considerably, with a median duration of 13h 10m.

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Alicante

Regular price: £81 - £189

Prices for flights from Manchester to Alicante are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Manchester to Alicante typically range from 81 GBP to 189 GBP. The current lowest deal is 28 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Sep 16-Sep 17.

now £28

Low £81

High £189

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Alicante

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Alicante is October, with a median price of $62. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $444. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from £62

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £444

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Alicante

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Alicante

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Alicante

Manchester (MAN) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£120

£41

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Alicante

Manchester (MAN) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£110

£38

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Alicante

Manchester (MAN) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£112

£41

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Alicante

Manchester (MAN) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£129

£41

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Alicante

Manchester (MAN) - Alicante (ALC)

Jet2.com

£154

£68

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Alicante

Manchester (MAN) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£107

£38

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 11

£196 → £55

72%

1 night

Sep 9 - Sep 10

£156 → £37

76%

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

£156 → £40

74%

2 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 10

£158 → £45

71%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Alicante

Manchester - Alicante route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Manchester to Alicante are above the typical level, with 26% considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Alicante, with a median of $62.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 50m

The average direct flight from Manchester to Alicante takes 2h 50m, while connecting flights average 13h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 67.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK has direct flights available from Manchester to Alicante.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Manchester to Alicante are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient choice for flights to Alicante, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£30

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Cheapest

Alicante–Elche Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Alicante and surrounding areas.

📍 ~9 km from Alicante (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£30

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport offers a broader route network and excellent connectivity, making it a useful alternative.

📍 ~135 km from Alicante (reachable by car or rail).

💸 Flights from ~£37

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Sep 19

Alicante, Spain

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$1,204

$582

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Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 05

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,174

$582

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Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 16

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,212

$582

Save $630

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Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 18

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,212

$582

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Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 16

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,194

$582

Save $612

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Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 20

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,215

$582

Save $633

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 18

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,208

$582

Save $626

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 16

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,229

$582

Save $647

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Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 27

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,200

$582

Save $618

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Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 04

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,173

$582

Save $591

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Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 03

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,164

$583

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Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 28

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,199

$583

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Iberia Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alicante

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Manchester to Alicante is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at around $222. Prices tend to be higher outside this window, with tickets purchased 0-6 days out averaging $334, and those booked 60+ days in advance averaging $353. Planning your purchase within this timeframe can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Manchester to Alicante has been considered to be $143 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $293. Fares can vary, with prices at the higher end reaching around $418. Aiming for a fare at or below $143 typically indicates a cost-effective purchase.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Manchester to Alicante have included October, with a median price of $62, and January, with a median price of $68. April also showed favorable pricing, with a median of $72. These months typically offer more economical options compared to the annual median price of $293 for this route. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider planning their trips during these periods.

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Manchester to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Alicante

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Alicante

Regular price: £81 - £189

Prices for flights from Manchester to Alicante are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Manchester to Alicante typically range from 81 GBP to 189 GBP. The current lowest deal is 28 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Sep 16-Sep 17.

now £28

Low £81

High £189

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Alicante

October

Cheapest

Flights from £62

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £444

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Alicante

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Alicante

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Alicante

Manchester (MAN) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£120

£41

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Alicante

Manchester (MAN) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£110

£38

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Alicante

Manchester (MAN) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£112

£41

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Alicante

Manchester (MAN) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£129

£41

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Alicante

Manchester (MAN) - Alicante (ALC)

Jet2.com

£154

£68

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Alicante

Manchester (MAN) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£107

£38

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 11

£196 → £55

72%

1 night

Sep 9 - Sep 10

£156 → £37

76%

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

£156 → £40

74%

2 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 10

£158 → £45

71%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Alicante

Manchester - Alicante route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Manchester to Alicante are above the typical level, with 26% considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Alicante, with a median of $62.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 50m

The average direct flight from Manchester to Alicante takes 2h 50m, while connecting flights average 13h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 67.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK has direct flights available from Manchester to Alicante.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Manchester to Alicante are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient choice for flights to Alicante, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£30

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Cheapest

Alicante–Elche Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Alicante and surrounding areas.

📍 ~9 km from Alicante (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£30

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport offers a broader route network and excellent connectivity, making it a useful alternative.

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,199

$583

Save $616

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alicante

Cheap Flights from Manchester to Alicante

Today’s best flight deals from Manchester to Alicante

Manchester to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Alicante

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Alicante

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Alicante

Direct flights from Manchester to Alicante

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Alicante

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

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Alicante

Manchester - Alicante route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 2h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

easyJet UK offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Manchester main airports to depart from

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Alicante

Best Elite deals to Alicante

Sep 19

Oct 05

Sep 16

Sep 18

Sep 16

Sep 20

Sep 18

Sep 16

Sep 27

Oct 04

Oct 03

Sep 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alicante

When should I buy Manchester to Alicante tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Manchester to Alicante?

What's the best month to fly from Manchester to Alicante?

Can I fly direct from Manchester to Alicante?

How long does it take to fly from Manchester to Alicante?

How often do cheap flights from Manchester to Alicante come up?

Related routes

More routes from Manchester

Flights to Alicante from other cities

Manchester to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Alicante

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Alicante

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Alicante

Direct flights from Manchester to Alicante

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Alicante

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

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Alicante

Manchester - Alicante route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 2h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

easyJet UK offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Manchester main airports to depart from

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Alicante

Best Elite deals to Alicante

Sep 19

Oct 05

Sep 16

Sep 18

Sep 16

Sep 20

Sep 18

Sep 16

Sep 27

Oct 04

Oct 03

Sep 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alicante

When should I buy Manchester to Alicante tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Manchester to Alicante?

What's the best month to fly from Manchester to Alicante?