Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Helsinki (from: Manchester)

The average price to go to Helsinki from Manchester airport is $ 271 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 211 (in november) and $ 322 (in july), which is a saving of $ 61 or a surplus of $ 51 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $159 to $211 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday 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 Helsinki 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-Helsinki plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Helsinki 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 ($ 211, saving $ 61 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 271). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 322).

Flight Manchester-Helsinki: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 159 $ 223 good price
February$ 178 $ 262 fair price
March$ 190 $ 266 fair price
April$ 221 $ 304 high price
May$ 224 $ 286 fair price
June$ 218 $ 285 fair price
July$ 261 $ 322 very high price
August$ 233 $ 307 high price
September$ 156 $ 238 good price
October$ 189 $ 259 fair price
November$ 167 $ 211 very good price
December$ 190 $ 291 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 Helsinki

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Manchester to Helsinki range from $53 to $580. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 1% at the maximum price (from $527 to $580). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $159 to $211 (18% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Helsinki flight

There are 7 companies that serve Manchester from Helsinki airport: Finnair, Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Air France and SAS.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Finnair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (51% of the time) on the Manchester->Helsinki route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Manchester-Helsinki flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 188 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Manchester-Helsinki flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $14. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $13.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Helsinki to Manchester departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $17. Conversely, departing from Helsinki on a friday may cost you an additional $21.


Top prices Manchester-Helsinki

Round tripDatesPrice
Manchester → Helsinki25-11 to 29-11-2024$ 171 
Manchester → Helsinki09-01 to 13-01-2025$ 150 
Manchester → Helsinki05-02 to 11-02-2025$ 174 
Manchester → Helsinki05-03 to 09-03-2025$ 184 
Manchester → Helsinki08-03 to 17-03-2025$ 167 
Manchester → Helsinki09-03 to 17-03-2025$ 193 
Manchester → Helsinki10-03 to 14-03-2025$ 167 
Manchester → Helsinki24-03 to 28-03-2025$ 175 
Manchester → Helsinki07-04 to 12-04-2025$ 193 
Manchester → Helsinki18-08 to 28-08-2025$ 172 


When to book your flight Manchester - Helsinki to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 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-Helsinki flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Helsinki, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 224 $, which is a saving of 47 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (45 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Manchester to Helsinki 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: 144 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 162)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 188 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 237), 3 to 4 months ($ 198)

March

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 207 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 232), 3 to 4 months ($ 228), 4 to 5 months ($ 251), 6 to 7 months ($ 241), 7 to 8 months ($ 224)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 247 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 270), 4 to 5 months ($ 281), 5 to 6 months ($ 296), 6 to 7 months ($ 291), 7 to 8 months ($ 274), 8 to 9 months ($ 266), 9 to 10 months ($ 292), 10 to 11 months ($ 298)

May

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 238 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 251), 4 to 5 months ($ 251), 5 to 6 months ($ 278), 6 to 7 months ($ 261), 7 to 8 months ($ 258), 8 to 9 months ($ 244), 10 to 11 months ($ 240)

June

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 234 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 254), 4 to 5 months ($ 277), 5 to 6 months ($ 274), 6 to 7 months ($ 280), 7 to 8 months ($ 279), 8 to 9 months ($ 269), 9 to 10 months ($ 246)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 262 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 301), 7 to 8 months ($ 305), 9 to 10 months ($ 298), 10 to 11 months ($ 282), 11 to 12 months ($ 271)

August

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 246 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 267), 3 to 4 months ($ 268), 4 to 5 months ($ 294), 9 to 10 months ($ 297), 10 to 11 months ($ 292), 11 to 12 months ($ 286)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 179 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 187), 3 to 4 months ($ 218)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 196 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 226), 3 to 4 months ($ 251)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 161 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 191)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 206 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 231), 2 to 3 months ($ 226), 3 to 4 months ($ 252)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Helsinki are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $3 more.



Manchester to Helsinki: 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
November 2024$ 457
$171 to $608
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December 2024$ 371
$194 to $484
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January 2025$ 277
$150 to $366
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February 2025$ 279
$174 to $450
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March 2025$ 225
$167 to $268
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April 2025$ 316
$193 to $444
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May 2025$ 265
$192 to $335
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June 2025$ 270
$205 to $320
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July 2025$ 283
$214 to $380
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August 2025$ 267
$172 to $363
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September 2025$ 287
$259 to $314
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October 2025$ 288
$261 to $327
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, march, may, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Helsinki. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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