Statistics on Manchester-Glasgow 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 Glasgow (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Glasgow from Manchester airport is $ 127 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 107 (in november) and $ 141 (in april), which is a saving of $ 21 or a surplus of $ 14 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $106 to $159 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Glasgow before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Glasgow plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 36105 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Glasgow from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 107, saving $ 21 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 127). Conversely, april will be the most expensive ($ 141).
Flight Manchester-Glasgow: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 77 | $ 110 | good price |
| February | $ 109 | $ 139 | high price |
| March | $ 109 | $ 134 | fair price |
| April | $ 115 | $ 141 the most expensive | very high price |
| May | $ 111 | $ 135 | fair price |
| June | $ 106 | $ 122 | fair price |
| July | $ 108 | $ 128 | fair price |
| August | $ 109 | $ 136 | fair price |
| September | $ 101 | $ 109 | good price |
| October | $ 104 | $ 122 | fair price |
| November | $ 74 | $ 107 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 98 | $ 130 | 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 Glasgow
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Glasgow range from $0 to $317. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $0 to $53), 1% at the maximum price (from $264 to $317). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $106 to $159 (41% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Glasgow flight
There are 5 companies that serve Manchester from Glasgow airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Flybe, British Airways and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 36105 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (61% of the time) on the Manchester->Glasgow route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Glasgow 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 $5. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $8.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Glasgow 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 $8. Conversely, departing from Glasgow on a saturday may cost you an additional $9.
Top prices Manchester-Glasgow
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Glasgow | 11-12 to 18-12-2024 | $ 110 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Glasgow | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 105 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Glasgow | 06-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 104 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Glasgow | 07-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 114 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Glasgow | 09-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 104 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Glasgow | 13-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 106 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Glasgow | 09-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 112 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Glasgow | 18-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 114 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Glasgow | 03-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 109 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Glasgow | 06-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 108 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Manchester - Glasgow 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-Glasgow flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Glasgow, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 108 $, which is a saving of 19 $ 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 (106 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Glasgow 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: 84 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 96) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 113 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 115), 3 to 4 months ($ 123), 4 to 5 months ($ 129) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 115 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 119), 3 to 4 months ($ 126), 4 to 5 months ($ 130) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 119 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 125), 3 to 4 months ($ 120) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 109 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 120), 3 to 4 months ($ 124), 4 to 5 months ($ 130) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 105 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 110) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 110 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 122), 2 to 3 months ($ 125) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 111 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 119), 3 to 4 months ($ 128) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 93 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 101), 2 to 3 months ($ 107) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 108 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 121), 2 to 3 months ($ 111) |
| November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 94 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 94), 2 to 3 months ($ 106) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 121 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 123), 2 to 3 months ($ 130), 3 to 4 months ($ 129) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Glasgow are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $3 more.
Manchester to Glasgow: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 155 $146 to $168 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 162 $110 to $214 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 128 $101 to $168 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 121 $111 to $160 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 131 $108 to $165 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 167 $163 to $171 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 145 $125 to $214 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 153 $136 to $169 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 176 $176 to $176 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 184 $184 to $184 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 154 $137 to $170 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february and march are cheaper to travel to Glasgow. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!