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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Oct 11
$249
Average ticket price on Oct 11
$249
Fastest journey on Oct 11
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
1 h 30 m
Flights on Oct 11
1
Distance
437 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Penzance to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penzance to Manchester will cost around $249 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $249.
On Sun, Oct 11, we found 1 flights from Penzance to Manchester, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 11 the direct flights cover the 437 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sun, Oct 11 the longest flights will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Flights from Penzance to Manchester depart on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $80 but you can travel from only $30 by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 07:40, the last at 17:00. The fastest flight covers the 271 miles (437 km) distance in 1h 5m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 271 miles (437 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 |
Flights per day 2 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 7:40 AM |
Last flight 5:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Penzance to Manchester flights for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LM0026 | 2:30 PM Newquay Cornwall Airport | 1h25 | 3:55 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA7826 | 2:30 PM Newquay Cornwall Airport | 1h25 | 3:55 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Penzance to Manchester flights use the Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Penzance and Manchester airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
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