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R6 001+ Cheap flights to Manchester

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Aug 26 — Sep 21
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Manchester in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Manchester. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 July 2026.

Mon 14/914:30
JNB
-
MAN
3 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/96:45
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R13 833
Tue 28/723:15
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop21h 50m
KLM
Tue 4/820:50
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 30m
KLM
Deal found 23/7R13 850
Thu 3/99:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 26/920:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/7R13 900
Thu 17/1217:00
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops31h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/113:40
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/7R13 934
Thu 24/917:00
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops30h 00m
Kenya Airways
Thu 1/108:55
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops38h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/7R13 951
Sat 25/723:15
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop35h 55m
KLM
Tue 4/820:50
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 30m
KLM
Deal found 22/7R14 001
Tue 28/723:15
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/817:50
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7R14 018
Mon 7/914:05
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/912:05
MAN
-
JNB
3 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R14 035
Fri 7/820:55
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/86:15
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R14 085
Sat 25/79:45
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/822:45
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7R14 136

Find flight deals to Manchester

Find the latest flights to Manchester in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 27 July 2026.

Return from

R13 833

One-way from

R6 017

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 548
14/9-20/9
  • 14/9-20/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 61h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R138 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/1

13:30-9:40

2 stops46h 10m

Manchester

Thu 21/1

22:30-9:40

2 stops33h 10m

R14 136

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

23:15-20:05

1 stop21h 50m

Manchester

Sun 27/9

11:00-10:20

2 stops22h 20m

R14 455

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

13:30-16:30

2 stops28h 00m

Manchester

Thu 15/10

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R14 556

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

18:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

Manchester

Sun 10/1

22:30-11:00

1 stop34h 30m

R14 791
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

18:50-13:15

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Sat 29/8

5:55-21:20

1 stop14h 25m

R16 169

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

22:20-12:00

1 stop38h 40m

Manchester

Sun 13/9

9:50-5:30

1 stop18h 40m

R16 186

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

22:50-8:15

2 stops34h 25m

Manchester

Sat 24/10

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

R17 480

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

22:20-7:45

1 stop34h 25m

Manchester

Sat 24/10

14:05-5:35

1 stop38h 30m

R17 548

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

5:00-8:15

3 stops28h 15m

Manchester

Sun 13/9

18:30-13:25

2 stops17h 55m

R20 943

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

2:00-8:15

3 stops31h 15m

Manchester

Sat 29/8

18:30-0:05

3 stops28h 35m

R21 918

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Manchester

How long is the flight to Manchester?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Manchester takes 14 hours 46 minutes. Flights to Manchester from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Manchester?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Manchester are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 787
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 005
British Airways
British Airways
From R12 981
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R9 789

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Manchester?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Manchester are KLM, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Manchester?

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Manchester. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Manchester. Reviews last updated 27 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United Kingdom, such as Emirates,SWISS, andQatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
SWISS
7,5
Good
2 018 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 742 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 486 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 132 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

FAQs about flying to Manchester

What is good to know if travelling to Manchester?

  • For a little retail therapy, try heading down to the Old Trafford Center, boasting over 200 shops, ranging from high-end to the quaintest souvenir outlets!
  • Foodies should try swinging by the Lowry Hotel, Harvey Nicholls, the Market Restaurant, and the Soup Kitchen in Manchester for some of the best eats in town.
  • Castlefield, designated as an ‘Urban Heritage Park” showcases some of the most beautifully restored Victorian houses along the old canals. You’ll also be able to view the reconstructed Roman Fort while you’re here. Other great sites include the Bridgewater Canal, sitting quietly alongside the other old warehouses which have been restored and revamped into restaurants, hotels, and offices.
  • To escape the hustle and bustle of the city, visitors can explore some 600-acres of greenery in Heaton Park, the biggest one of its kind in Manchester and one of Europe’s largest municipal parks. You may also want to consider seeing Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden, renowned for great picnic spots.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester?

    If you book a flight to Manchester, you will be flying into Manchester, which is the city’s only airport. Manchester (MAN) is located 14,4 km from the centre of Manchester.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Manchester if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Manchester on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Manchester?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, KLM is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Manchester.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Manchester?

    Manchester is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Manchester. One-way flights to Manchester typically cost R974, while return flights cost around R355.

  • How much is a return flight to Manchester?

    A return flight to Manchester will typically cost around R1 666, however they can be found for as little as R355.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Manchester depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Manchester, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 46 minutes).

  • Does Manchester have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Manchester can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Manchester?

    Yes. Manchester has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport By IHG is the closest property to Manchester (0,0 km away from Manchester).

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