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

The average price to go to Nice from Manchester airport is $ 188 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 119 (in january) and $ 259 (in august), which is a saving of $ 69 or a surplus of $ 71 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $157 to $209 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday 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 Nice 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-Nice plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Nice 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 ($ 119, saving $ 69 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 188). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 259).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 103 $ 119 very good price
February$ 118 $ 159 good price
March$ 116 $ 156 good price
April$ 157 $ 195 fair price
May$ 157 $ 224 high price
June$ 163 $ 212 high price
July$ 187 $ 224 high price
August$ 196 $ 259 very high price
September$ 161 $ 214 high price
October$ 141 $ 196 fair price
November$ 107 $ 129 good price
December$ 132 $ 158 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 Nice

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Manchester to Nice range from $52 to $469. 13% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $105), 1% at the maximum price (from $417 to $469). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $157 to $209 (31% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Nice flight

There are 8 companies that serve Manchester from Nice airport: EasyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air France and Lufthansa.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (55% of the time) on the Manchester->Nice route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Manchester-Nice flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 51 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Manchester-Nice 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 $20. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $31.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Nice to Manchester departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $21. Conversely, departing from Nice on a monday may cost you an additional $28.


Top prices Manchester-Nice

Round tripDatesPrice
Manchester → Nice01-12 to 17-12-2024$ 84 
Manchester → Nice23-01 to 30-01-2025$ 87 
Manchester → Nice09-02 to 16-02-2025$ 92 
Manchester → Nice11-02 to 16-02-2025$ 90 
Manchester → Nice20-02 to 27-02-2025$ 93 
Manchester → Nice02-03 to 09-03-2025$ 92 
Manchester → Nice04-03 to 14-03-2025$ 67 
Manchester → Nice06-03 to 10-03-2025$ 80 
Manchester → Nice13-03 to 25-03-2025$ 54 
Manchester → Nice16-03 to 23-03-2025$ 91 


When to book your flight Manchester - Nice 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 11 to 12 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-Nice flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Nice, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 166 $, which is a saving of 22 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (50 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Manchester to Nice 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: 106 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 110), 3 to 4 months ($ 115), 5 to 6 months ($ 113), 6 to 7 months ($ 115)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 137 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 143), 3 to 4 months ($ 146), 4 to 5 months ($ 155), 5 to 6 months ($ 158), 6 to 7 months ($ 156)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 128 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 129), 4 to 5 months ($ 139), 5 to 6 months ($ 140), 6 to 7 months ($ 146)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 168 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 178), 4 to 5 months ($ 179), 5 to 6 months ($ 184), 6 to 7 months ($ 195)

May

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 179 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 221), 4 to 5 months ($ 181), 5 to 6 months ($ 180), 7 to 8 months ($ 219)

June

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 169 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 192), 7 to 8 months ($ 174), 8 to 9 months ($ 201), 9 to 10 months ($ 205), 10 to 11 months ($ 207)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 190 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 211), 8 to 9 months ($ 196), 9 to 10 months ($ 215)

August

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 215 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 249), 7 to 8 months ($ 257), 9 to 10 months ($ 221), 10 to 11 months ($ 243), 11 to 12 months ($ 251)

September

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 182 $)

Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 206), 9 to 10 months ($ 190), 10 to 11 months ($ 183), 11 to 12 months ($ 186)

October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 153 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 187), 1 to 2 months ($ 192), 2 to 3 months ($ 172), 3 to 4 months ($ 185), 10 to 11 months ($ 194)

November

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 81 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 110), 2 to 3 months ($ 117), 3 to 4 months ($ 126), 9 to 10 months ($ 122)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 128 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 151), 3 to 4 months ($ 151), 4 to 5 months ($ 154)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Nice are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $3 more.



Manchester to Nice: 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$ 170
$145 to $233
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December 2024$ 176
$78 to $458
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January 2025$ 147
$87 to $294
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February 2025$ 182
$78 to $441
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March 2025$ 146
$54 to $312
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April 2025$ 239
$105 to $436
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May 2025$ 233
$147 to $588
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June 2025$ 249
$157 to $381
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July 2025$ 204
$108 to $318
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August 2025$ 260
$158 to $363
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September 2025$ 204
$111 to $318
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October 2025$ 201
$136 to $322
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Data analysis:

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



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