Statistics on Manchester-Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Rotterdam from Manchester airport is $ 324 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 271 (in january) and $ 416 (in august), which is a saving of $ 54 or a surplus of $ 92 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $277 to $332 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Rotterdam before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Rotterdam plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 27713 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rotterdam from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 271, saving $ 54 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 324). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 416).
Flight Manchester-Rotterdam: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 227 | $ 271 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 255 | $ 308 | good price |
| March | $ 261 | $ 292 | good price |
| April | $ 303 | $ 339 | fair price |
| May | $ 299 | $ 336 | fair price |
| June | $ 307 | $ 330 | fair price |
| July | $ 350 | $ 376 | fair price |
| August | $ 370 | $ 416 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 286 | $ 318 | fair price |
| October | $ 265 | $ 318 | fair price |
| November | $ 248 | $ 275 | good price |
| December | $ 250 | $ 307 | good 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 Rotterdam
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Rotterdam range from $166 to $553. 10% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $166 to $222), 2% at the maximum price (from $498 to $553). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $277 to $332 (27% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Rotterdam flight
There are 5 companies that serve Manchester from Rotterdam airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways, Vueling Airlines and Jet2.
Data analysis:
Of the 27713 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (45% of the time) on the Manchester->Rotterdam route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Rotterdam flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $18. 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 Rotterdam 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 $14. Conversely, departing from Rotterdam on a saturday may cost you an additional $39.
Top prices Manchester-Rotterdam
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Rotterdam | 20-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 257 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Rotterdam | 08-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 254 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Rotterdam | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 255 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Rotterdam | 14-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 233 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Rotterdam | 03-06 to 09-06-2025 | $ 249 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Rotterdam | 10-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 258 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Rotterdam | 12-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 258 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Rotterdam | 19-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 255 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Rotterdam | 23-06 to 27-06-2025 | $ 258 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Rotterdam | 01-07 to 07-07-2025 | $ 252 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Manchester - Rotterdam 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-Rotterdam flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Rotterdam, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 296 $, which is a saving of 28 $ 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 (58 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Rotterdam 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: 228 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 260), 3 to 4 months ($ 246), 4 to 5 months ($ 258) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 261 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 277), 3 to 4 months ($ 283), 4 to 5 months ($ 300), 5 to 6 months ($ 307) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 246 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 281), 2 to 3 months ($ 272), 3 to 4 months ($ 261), 4 to 5 months ($ 255) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 317 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 318), 3 to 4 months ($ 319), 5 to 6 months ($ 324), 6 to 7 months ($ 335) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 302 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 329), 3 to 4 months ($ 329) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 298 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 314), 3 to 4 months ($ 320), 5 to 6 months ($ 308), 6 to 7 months ($ 325), 7 to 8 months ($ 304) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 325 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 353), 2 to 3 months ($ 366), 3 to 4 months ($ 361), 4 to 5 months ($ 362), 5 to 6 months ($ 370), 6 to 7 months ($ 345), 7 to 8 months ($ 349) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 368 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 395), 3 to 4 months ($ 386), 5 to 6 months ($ 408), 6 to 7 months ($ 404), 7 to 8 months ($ 392), 10 to 11 months ($ 415) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 294 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 308), 3 to 4 months ($ 301), 4 to 5 months ($ 305), 5 to 6 months ($ 311), 6 to 7 months ($ 303) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 292 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 299), 4 to 5 months ($ 308), 6 to 7 months ($ 309), 7 to 8 months ($ 310) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 228 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 241), 3 to 4 months ($ 257), 4 to 5 months ($ 265) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 281 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 287), 3 to 4 months ($ 292) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Rotterdam are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $7 more.
Manchester to Rotterdam: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 372 $257 to $480 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 305 $233 to $470 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 268 $236 to $322 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 335 $252 to $634 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 368 $364 to $373 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 265 $258 to $269 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 305 $275 to $350 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 676 $676 to $676 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 378 $378 to $378 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Rotterdam. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!