Statistics on Manchester-Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Frankfurt from Manchester airport is $ 185 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 150 (in november) and $ 214 (in april), which is a saving of $ 35 or a surplus of $ 30 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $54 to $108 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Frankfurt before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Frankfurt plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Frankfurt from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 150, saving $ 35 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 185). Conversely, april will be the most expensive ($ 214).
Flight Manchester-Frankfurt: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 128 | $ 163 | fair price |
| February | $ 148 | $ 201 | high price |
| March | $ 149 | $ 190 | fair price |
| April | $ 184 | $ 214 the most expensive | very high price |
| May | $ 171 | $ 190 | fair price |
| June | $ 159 | $ 207 | high price |
| July | $ 162 | $ 202 | high price |
| August | $ 159 | $ 207 | high price |
| September | $ 129 | $ 161 | good price |
| October | $ 103 | $ 155 | good price |
| November | $ 134 | $ 150 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 132 | $ 171 | 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 Frankfurt
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Frankfurt range from $0 to $431. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $0 to $54), 1% at the maximum price (from $378 to $431). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $54 to $108 (24% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Frankfurt flight
There are 5 companies that serve Manchester from Frankfurt airport: Ryanair, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (52% of the time) on the Manchester->Frankfurt route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Manchester-Frankfurt flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 141 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Frankfurt flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $21. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $25.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Frankfurt to Manchester departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $17. Conversely, departing from Frankfurt on a saturday may cost you an additional $30.
Top prices Manchester-Frankfurt
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Frankfurt | 11-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 219 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Manchester → Frankfurt | 12-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 218 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Manchester → Frankfurt | 21-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 218 | direct flight with Lufthansa |
| Manchester → Frankfurt | 11-12 to 15-12-2024 | $ 217 | direct flight with Lufthansa |
| Manchester → Frankfurt | 12-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 217 | direct flight with Lufthansa |
| Manchester → Frankfurt | 01-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 216 | direct flight with Lufthansa |
| Manchester → Frankfurt | 02-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 216 | direct flight with Lufthansa |
| Manchester → Frankfurt | 05-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 217 | direct flight with Lufthansa |
| Manchester → Frankfurt | 06-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 217 | direct flight with Lufthansa |
| Manchester → Frankfurt | 01-03 to 08-03-2025 | $ 215 | direct flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Manchester - Frankfurt 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 8 to 9 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-Frankfurt flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Frankfurt, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 131 $, which is a saving of 54 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (60 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Frankfurt 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 116 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 142), 3 to 4 months ($ 151) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 165 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 186), 4 to 5 months ($ 184), 5 to 6 months ($ 200) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 178 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 185), 4 to 5 months ($ 185), 5 to 6 months ($ 183), 6 to 7 months ($ 188) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 180 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 186), 6 to 7 months ($ 212) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 106 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 147) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 89 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 124), 2 to 3 months ($ 184) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 101 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 176), 2 to 3 months ($ 136), 3 to 4 months ($ 202) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 121 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 124), 3 to 4 months ($ 137), 4 to 5 months ($ 201) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 88 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 150), 2 to 3 months ($ 103), 3 to 4 months ($ 136), 4 to 5 months ($ 161) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 83 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 104), 3 to 4 months ($ 131) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 94 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 133), 2 to 3 months ($ 110) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 128 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 161), 1 to 2 months ($ 136), 3 to 4 months ($ 157) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Frankfurt are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Manchester to Frankfurt: 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 | $ 362 $281 to $456 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 351 $249 to $535 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 319 $245 to $451 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 341 $277 to $486 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 293 $237 to $347 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 255 $220 to $341 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 233 $211 to $265 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 268 $217 to $342 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 240 $215 to $273 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 245 $217 to $302 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 215 $215 to $215 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 236 $218 to $260 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Frankfurt.