73% off UK Regional Airports → Orlando (£468)

Manchester Airport is serving up one of its best transatlantic deals in recent memory this week. MAN → Orlando is on sale at just £468 return - that is 73% below the median typical price of £1,711 - and it is direct. That alone makes this issue worth reading. But there is plenty more: Krakow for £46, Budapest for £55, Nice for £67, and New York JFK from £471 with Virgin Atlantic. Whether you are planning a Florida escape in January or a quick European city break next week, there is something here for you.

Good Deal - MAN → Krakow - £46 return with Ryanair. Usually around £97, now just £46 (52% below typical). Departing 7 Nov, returning 14 Nov (next week, Saturday to Saturday). Direct, 2h 35m. A superb value city break.

• 7 Nov - 14 Nov | £46 | 7 days | Saturday departure

• 25 Jan - 29 Jan | £47 | 4 days | Monday departure

• 8 Nov - 13 Nov | £47 | 5 days | Sunday departure

Good Deal - MAN → Budapest - £55 return with Ryanair. Usually around £115, now just £55 (52% below typical). Departing 9 Nov, returning 13 Nov (next week, Monday to Friday). Direct, 2h 40m. Perfect for a long midweek city break.

• 9 Nov - 13 Nov | £55 | 4 days | Monday departure

• 9 Nov - 14 Nov | £55 | 5 days | Monday departure

• 10 Nov - 14 Nov | £59 | 4 days | Tuesday departure

Good Deal - MAN → Nice - £67 return with Multiple Airlines. Usually around £125, now just £67 (46% below typical). Departing 14 Jan, returning 21 Jan (in 2-3 months). Direct, 2-4h. A great winter escape to the French Riviera.

• 14 Jan - 21 Jan | £67 | 7 days | Thursday departure

• 24 Jan - 31 Jan | £67 | 7 days | Sunday departure

• 10 Jan - 17 Jan | £72 | 7 days | Sunday departure

💡 Airport Tip: Manchester Airport (MAN) is one of the UK's best-connected regional airports for European city breaks. Ryanair operates multiple direct routes to Eastern Europe making it easy to find cheap last-minute fares. If you are flexible on dates, midweek departures on these routes often shave a few pounds more off the price. Want to earn Avios on your European flights? Smart With Points has tips on maximising Avios on Ryanair and other budget carriers departing MAN.

Good Deal - MAN → Orlando (MCO) - £468 return with Multiple Airlines. Usually around £1,711, now just £468 (73% below typical). Departing 9 Jan, returning 14 Jan (in 2-3 months). Direct, 10-15h. Florida sunshine and theme parks await - this is one of the cheapest MAN to Orlando fares we have seen in a very long time. January is a brilliant time to visit Orlando with smaller crowds and warm weather around 24C.

• 9 Jan - 14 Jan | £468 | 5 days | Saturday departure

• 6 Jan - 13 Jan | £468 | 7 days | Wednesday departure

• 9 Jan - 19 Jan | £468 | 10 days | Saturday departure

Good Deal - MAN → New York JFK - £471 return with Virgin Atlantic. Departing 26 Jan, returning 2 Feb (in 2-3 months). Direct, 8h 0m. A classic transatlantic route from Manchester with one of the best carriers on this path. Virgin Atlantic flies direct from MAN to JFK making this a premium experience at a very competitive economy price.

• 26 Jan - 2 Feb | £471 | 7 days | Tuesday departure

• 19 Jan - 2 Feb | £471 | 14 days | Tuesday departure

• 19 Jan - 26 Jan | £472 | 7 days | Tuesday departure

💡 Points Tip: Both the Orlando and New York routes could potentially be booked using miles. Award Travel Finder tracks the best award redemptions on transatlantic routes daily - worth a check if you have Virgin Flying Club or other points to burn.

💡 Airport Tip: Manchester Airport is one of only a handful of UK regional airports with direct transatlantic services. Flying direct from MAN to the US avoids the hassle of connecting through London, saves travel time, and often works out cheaper once you factor in the cost of getting to Heathrow or Gatwick. Check in early for US-bound flights as security and border pre-clearance can add time.

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