Statistics on Manchester-Inverness 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 Inverness (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Inverness from Manchester airport is $ 248 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 233 (in october) and $ 274 (in december), which is a saving of $ 16 or a surplus of $ 26 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $216 to $270 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Inverness before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Inverness plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Inverness from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 233, saving $ 16 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 248). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 274).
Flight Manchester-Inverness: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 216 | $ 238 | fair price |
| February | $ 216 | $ 237 | fair price |
| March | $ 219 | $ 238 | fair price |
| April | $ 219 | $ 235 | fair price |
| May | $ 225 | $ 247 | fair price |
| June | $ 228 | $ 253 | fair price |
| July | $ 231 | $ 261 | fair price |
| August | $ 240 | $ 266 | fair price |
| September | $ 217 | $ 243 | fair price |
| October | $ 197 | $ 233 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 221 | $ 248 | fair price |
| December | $ 247 | $ 274 the most expensive | very high 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 Inverness
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Inverness range from $54 to $540. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 1% at the maximum price (from $486 to $540). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $216 to $270 (44% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Inverness flight
There are 4 companies that serve Manchester from Inverness airport: Loganair, British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Loganair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (74% of the time) on the Manchester->Inverness route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Manchester-Inverness flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 17 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Inverness flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $15. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $17.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Inverness 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 $10. Conversely, departing from Inverness on a wednesday may cost you an additional $7.
Top prices Manchester-Inverness
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Inverness | 18-04 to 24-04-2025 | $ 241 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Manchester → Inverness | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 228 | layover flight with Loganair |
| Manchester → Inverness | 04-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 252 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Inverness | 17-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 250 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Manchester → Inverness | 11-07 to 19-07-2025 | $ 242 | layover flight with Loganair |
| Manchester → Inverness | 18-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 229 | layover flight with Loganair |
| Manchester → Inverness | 26-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 231 | layover flight with Loganair |
| Manchester → Inverness | 17-10 to 24-10-2025 | $ 243 | layover flight with Loganair |
| Manchester → Inverness | 13-11 to 20-11-2025 | $ 252 | direct flight with Loganair |
| Manchester → Inverness | 10-03 to 14-03-2026 | $ 207 | layover flight with Loganair |
When to book your flight Manchester - Inverness to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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-Inverness flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Inverness, it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 228 $, which is a saving of 20 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (65 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Inverness 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 214 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 221), 2 to 3 months ($ 215), 4 to 5 months ($ 220), 5 to 6 months ($ 235) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 209 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 220), 3 to 4 months ($ 210), 5 to 6 months ($ 209) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 210 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 235), 3 to 4 months ($ 217), 4 to 5 months ($ 214), 5 to 6 months ($ 211), 7 to 8 months ($ 233), 8 to 9 months ($ 233), 9 to 10 months ($ 231) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 206 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 222), 6 to 7 months ($ 206), 7 to 8 months ($ 214), 8 to 9 months ($ 234) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 214 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 243), 5 to 6 months ($ 227), 6 to 7 months ($ 215), 8 to 9 months ($ 229), 9 to 10 months ($ 245) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 219 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 241), 6 to 7 months ($ 224), 7 to 8 months ($ 228), 9 to 10 months ($ 226) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 220 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 255), 6 to 7 months ($ 239), 7 to 8 months ($ 230), 9 to 10 months ($ 235), 10 to 11 months ($ 231) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 219 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 264), 5 to 6 months ($ 264), 6 to 7 months ($ 256), 7 to 8 months ($ 247), 8 to 9 months ($ 231), 9 to 10 months ($ 223) |
| September | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 217 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 224), 8 to 9 months ($ 239), 9 to 10 months ($ 222) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 153 $) Other interesting period(s): 10 to 11 months ($ 224) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 209 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 216), 3 to 4 months ($ 231), 4 to 5 months ($ 236), 5 to 6 months ($ 240), 7 to 8 months ($ 236), 8 to 9 months ($ 245), 9 to 10 months ($ 227) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 235 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 252), 2 to 3 months ($ 236), 4 to 5 months ($ 263), 5 to 6 months ($ 271), 8 to 9 months ($ 270), 9 to 10 months ($ 263) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Inverness are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $3 more.
Manchester to Inverness: 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 | $ 331 $241 to $419 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 307 $228 to $439 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 283 $224 to $361 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 287 $234 to $364 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 272 $243 to $305 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 270 $227 to $305 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 275 $243 to $306 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 271 $252 to $296 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 315 $285 to $346 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 291 $180 to $313 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 238 $207 to $269 | fair 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 Inverness.