Manchester To Vegas – Only Direct Flight Outside London

Flights from Manchester to the bright lights of Las Vegas are returning from next year as Virgin Atlantic announces the latest route from its home in the North.

Passengers will be able to choose from three flights a week to Las Vegas from 2 June 2024, with tickets going on sale from July 2023. Return Economy fares start from £770 per person.

The route makes Manchester the only airport in the UK outside London to fly directly to America’s West Coast.

Las Vegas has always been a popular destination for travellers in the region, with the city that famously never sleeps holding a timeless appeal to people wanting to explore the illuminated playground.

But it also offers a gateway to a wide range of attractions in America’s west, from the stunning scenery of the Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park to the Pacific Highway and the cities of San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles.

Flights will operate on Virgin Atlantic’s newest Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and add to the routes to Orlando, New York and Atlanta already available through Virgin Atlantic at Manchester Airport.

Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director of Manchester Airport, said: “It’s hugely exciting to see the return of Virgin Atlantic’s direct service to Las Vegas, which has always been one of our most popular long-haul routes.

“As the UK’s Global Gateway in the North, it’s great to work with airline partners like Virgin Atlantic to connect the region directly to as many destinations around the globe as possible.

“I am sure this service will be really popular with passengers and we look forward to continuing our work with Virgin Atlantic to further grow its route network from its Northern home in Manchester in the years to come.”

Sue Clarke, Marketing Manager at Cumbria Tourism, said: “The US is a key market for The Lake District, Cumbria, being one of the world’s highest spending economic markets.

"This new route of travel from the West Coast of the US to the North West of England only makes it easier for American tourists to discover what the north of England has to offer.

“The Lake District, Cumbria has proven itself as a popular choice among US visitors who are particularly drawn to the region's rich history, beautiful landscape and fascinating culture, so we are delighted to hear that it’s becoming even more accessible to get here.”