Statistics on Manchester-Ponta Delgada flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Ponta Delgada (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Ponta Delgada from Manchester airport is $ 249 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 180 (in november) and $ 342 (in august), which is a saving of $ 70 or a surplus of $ 94 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $162 to $216 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a friday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Ponta Delgada before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Ponta Delgada plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 47797 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ponta Delgada from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 180, saving $ 70 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 249). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 342).
Flight Manchester-Ponta Delgada: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 147 | $ 181 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 167 | $ 232 | good price |
| March | $ 196 | $ 252 | fair price |
| April | $ 246 | $ 293 | high price |
| May | $ 212 | $ 278 | fair price |
| June | $ 191 | $ 248 | fair price |
| July | $ 221 | $ 272 | fair price |
| August | $ 267 | $ 342 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 180 | $ 222 | good price |
| October | $ 193 | $ 227 | good price |
| November | $ 156 | $ 180 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 177 | $ 245 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to Ponta Delgada
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Ponta Delgada range from $54 to $486. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 2% at the maximum price (from $432 to $486). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $162 to $216 (23% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Ponta Delgada flight
There are 5 companies that serve Manchester from Ponta Delgada airport: Ryanair, TAP, EasyJet, SATA Internacional and Vueling Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 47797 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (55% of the time) on the Manchester->Ponta Delgada route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Ponta Delgada flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $41. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $23.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Ponta Delgada to Manchester departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $37. Conversely, departing from Ponta Delgada on a sunday may cost you an additional $24.
Top prices Manchester-Ponta Delgada
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Ponta Delgada | 17-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 198 | layover flight with TAP |
| Manchester → Ponta Delgada | 01-10 to 06-10-2024 | $ 185 | layover flight with TAP |
| Manchester → Ponta Delgada | 03-11 to 10-11-2024 | $ 176 | layover flight with TAP |
| Manchester → Ponta Delgada | 10-11 to 24-11-2024 | $ 186 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Ponta Delgada | 17-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 207 | layover flight with TAP |
| Manchester → Ponta Delgada | 10-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 189 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Ponta Delgada | 04-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 176 | layover flight with TAP |
| Manchester → Ponta Delgada | 05-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 209 | layover flight with TAP |
| Manchester → Ponta Delgada | 07-02 to 13-02-2025 | $ 209 | layover flight with TAP |
| Manchester → Ponta Delgada | 08-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 209 | layover flight with TAP |
When to book your flight Manchester - Ponta Delgada to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 4 to 5 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-Ponta Delgada flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Ponta Delgada, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 232 $, which is a saving of 17 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (27 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Ponta Delgada flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 164 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 168), 3 to 4 months ($ 170), 4 to 5 months ($ 173) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 186 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 228), 2 to 3 months ($ 213), 3 to 4 months ($ 212), 5 to 6 months ($ 188) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 191 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 237), 2 to 3 months ($ 236), 3 to 4 months ($ 226), 4 to 5 months ($ 240), 5 to 6 months ($ 212) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 242 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 292), 2 to 3 months ($ 286), 3 to 4 months ($ 282), 5 to 6 months ($ 257), 6 to 7 months ($ 269), 7 to 8 months ($ 273), 8 to 9 months ($ 253) |
| May | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 228 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 272), 2 to 3 months ($ 250), 4 to 5 months ($ 274), 5 to 6 months ($ 270), 6 to 7 months ($ 258), 7 to 8 months ($ 254), 8 to 9 months ($ 229), 10 to 11 months ($ 236) |
| June | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 214 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 248), 1 to 2 months ($ 229), 3 to 4 months ($ 240), 7 to 8 months ($ 243), 9 to 10 months ($ 239), 10 to 11 months ($ 223) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 229 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 242), 8 to 9 months ($ 272) |
| August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 305 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 324), 1 to 2 months ($ 330), 8 to 9 months ($ 325), 9 to 10 months ($ 310), 10 to 11 months ($ 310) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 191 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 202), 1 to 2 months ($ 196), 3 to 4 months ($ 203) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 185 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 209), 2 to 3 months ($ 210), 4 to 5 months ($ 198) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 149 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 158), 3 to 4 months ($ 158), 4 to 5 months ($ 163) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 218 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 235), 3 to 4 months ($ 225) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Ponta Delgada are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Manchester to Ponta Delgada: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 348 $248 to $565 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 309 $248 to $444 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 396 $250 to $526 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 497 $386 to $701 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 310 $198 to $422 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 248 $185 to $348 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 219 $176 to $253 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 249 $223 to $269 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 217 $189 to $242 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 215 $176 to $243 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 260 $250 to $271 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february and april are cheaper to travel to Ponta Delgada. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!