Heathrow → Manchester flight delays
HEATHROW → MANCHESTER · all airlines · 5,143 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
26%of the time, by +42 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
74%
Delayed 3h+
0.1%
Cancelled
0.4%
Avg when late
+42m
Were you delayed 3+ hours on this route?
About 0.1% of these flights land 3h+ late. If yours did, under UK261 you could be owed up to £520 — and you can claim it yourself for free. Check if you're owed →
When does HEATHROW → MANCHESTER run late?
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Delays peak in September (37% late).
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Manchester flight delayed?
About 26% of HEATHROW → MANCHESTER flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 42 minutes when they do, based on 5,143 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → MANCHESTER?
September is the worst, with 37% of flights delayed, while April is the most reliable at 16%.
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