Cheap flights from Exeter to Manchester
Exeter offers one airport while Manchester International sits further north on the same island. Cheap flights from Exeter to Manchester never fly direct, so passengers connect through other UK hubs or European gateways before reaching their destination. This routing means checking which airline handles each leg matters more than finding a nonstop option that does not exist.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | — | 28 Jun 2027 | from $231 | Search 28 Jun 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 20 Nov 2026 | from $298 | Search 20 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 20 Nov 2026 | from $336 | Search 20 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 22 Dec 2026 | from $493 | Search 22 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 20 Nov 2026 | from $549 | Search 20 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 31 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: July — from $217.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $298 | 20 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $289 | 23 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $243 | 10 Jan 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $262 | 19 Mar 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $253 | 29 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $231 | 28 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $217 | 15 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $313 | 20 Aug 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | Exeter EXT | 8 km |
| Manchester | Manchester International MAN | 14 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
July stands as the cheapest month on this route, when demand eases and carriers lower fares. Prices climb through autumn into winter before dropping again in spring and summer months. October through January show some availability while March, May, June and August fill out the calendar with priced dates. Flying midweek typically costs less than weekend departures on connecting services.
Airlines and what to expect
None of these carriers operate direct service between Exeter and Manchester, so every journey requires at least one connection. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines routes passengers through Amsterdam or other European hubs. Aer Lingus may connect via Dublin depending on schedule. Loganair Limited and Aurigny Air Services focus more on regional UK networks. Emerald Airlines handles domestic segments while Accesrail appears in some combinations. Each airline adds different layover locations to the total travel time.
Arriving — Manchester
Manchester International receives connections from Exeter throughout the afternoon and evening schedule. Arriving after dark means checking transport options before landing since some services reduce frequency overnight. The airport sits roughly twenty miles from Manchester city centre, accessible by train or bus depending on arrival time. Late flights often connect with evening rail departures toward the station.
Before you go: United Kingdom
- Currency
- GBP (£)
- Power sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Language
- English
- Emergency number
- 112, 999
- Calling code
- +44
- Internet domain
- .uk
- Population of Manchester
- 548 k (2018)
- Time zone
- UTC+00 (Europe/London)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Verify which airlines include checked baggage on separate ticket segments before booking.
- Confirm Exeter remains your departure airport since some cities have multiple options.
- Check connection times between flights when each airline sells its own ticket.
- Review visa requirements if routing through countries outside the United Kingdom.
- Book summer travel early since July carries the lowest prices but also higher demand.
Frequently asked questions
Exeter – Manchester: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for July 2027 — $217. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Exeter – Manchester: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Emerald Airlines, Aurigny Air Services, Aer Lingus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Loganair Limited.
Exeter – Manchester: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Exeter to Manchester?
The distance is about 319 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 0 h 50 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Exeter – Manchester?
Exeter: Exeter (EXT). Manchester: Manchester International (MAN).
What is the time difference between Exeter and Manchester?
Manchester is in the same time zone as Exeter.
Exeter — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaga | Ryanair | direct | 6 Dec 2026 | from $34 |
| Alicante | Ryanair | direct | 6 Nov 2026 | from $80 |
| Palma de Mallorca | Ryanair | direct | 1 Apr 2027 | from $198 |
| Edinburgh | Loganair Limited | direct | 10 Dec 2026 | from $230 |
| Paris | Aer Lingus | with a stop | 16 Nov 2026 | from $279 |
| Barcelona | Aer Lingus | with a stop | 19 Nov 2026 | from $394 |
| Tenerife | Aer Lingus | with a stop | 28 May 2027 | from $430 |
| Faro | Aer Lingus | with a stop | 26 Mar 2027 | from $617 |
Manchester — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Exeter / Manchester that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton → Manchester | 151 km from Exeter | direct | 18 Dec 2026 | from $30 |
| Newquay → Manchester | 115 km from Exeter | direct | 28 Mar 2027 | from $68 |
| Bristol → Manchester | 104 km from Exeter | with a stop | 28 Jun 2027 | from $187 |
| Cardiff → Manchester | 89 km from Exeter | with a stop | 14 Nov 2026 | from $212 |