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R6 169+ Cheap flights to Manchester

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Flights to Manchester in 2025

Find the latest flights to Manchester in 2025, 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 30 April 2025.

Return from

R11 502

One-way from

R6 169

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 553
KLM
  • KLM
  • 19/7-17/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 216 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 886 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 April 2025.

Sat 19/723:15JNB - MAN
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Sat 17/19:05MAN - JNB
1 stop34h 55mKLM
Deal found 30/4R11 502
Sun 11/518:50JNB - MAN
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/517:30MAN - JNB
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R11 744
Sun 20/79:50JNB - MAN
1 stop34h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 20/820:40MAN - JNB
1 stop34h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/4R12 208
Sat 24/518:50JNB - MAN
1 stop18h 05mAir France
Sat 31/518:05MAN - JNB
2 stops26h 15mAir France
Deal found 30/4R12 673
Sun 30/1121:45JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 45mEgyptair
Sun 7/1213:30MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 30/4R13 045
Sat 29/111:15JNB - MAN
2 stops22h 45mKenya Airways
Sun 7/129:05MAN - JNB
2 stops23h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/4R13 844
Mon 28/714:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/918:30MAN - JNB
2 stops17h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/4R15 237
Sun 2/1119:35JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Sun 30/1115:35MAN - JNB
2 stops22h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 30/4R19 084
Thu 24/713:55JNB - MAN
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 31/714:55MAN - JNB
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R19 195
Mon 2/619:35JNB - MAN
1 stop13h 30mSWISS
Thu 24/718:40MAN - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 30/4R20 162
Thu 21/821:15JNB - MAN
1 stop13h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 7/916:35MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/4R53 628

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Manchester that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/7

23:15-20:05

1 stop21h 50m

Manchester

Sat 17/1

9:05-22:00

1 stop34h 55m

R11 502

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

18:50-22:20

1 stop28h 30m

Manchester

Sun 18/5

17:30-21:20

1 stop26h 50m

R11 744

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

9:50-18:55

1 stop34h 05m

Manchester

Wed 20/8

20:40-8:20

1 stop34h 40m

R12 208

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

18:50-11:55

1 stop18h 05m

Manchester

Sat 31/5

18:05-21:20

2 stops26h 15m

R12 673

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/7

1:15-20:05

2 stops19h 50m

Manchester

Wed 20/8

11:10-15:50

2 stops27h 40m

R14 085

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

14:30-8:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Mon 1/9

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

R15 237

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

13:55-13:15

1 stop24h 20m

Manchester

Thu 31/7

14:55-16:10

1 stop24h 15m

R19 195

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

19:35-8:05

1 stop13h 30m

Manchester

Thu 24/7

18:40-9:20

1 stop13h 40m

R20 162

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

19:25-11:35

1 stop17h 10m

Manchester

Fri 5/9

12:35-7:00

1 stop17h 25m

R53 628

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

21:45-13:30

1 stop16h 45m

Manchester

Tue 3/6

14:30-7:10

1 stop15h 40m

R60 633

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Best time to book a flight to Manchester

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Manchester

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking 72 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.

How long is the flight to Manchester?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Manchester takes 16 hours 30 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Manchester?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Manchester should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Manchester?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Manchester are SWISS, Lufthansa and Kenya Airways.

SWISS

SWISS

From R447

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R465

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From R672

Emirates

Emirates

From R789

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Manchester?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Manchester are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

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).

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 30 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, SWISS and Qatar Airways to Manchester by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
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Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
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Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 588 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 563 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 203 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 446 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

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, SWISS 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 R1 247, while return flights cost around R1 595.

  • How much is a return flight to Manchester?

    A return flight to Manchester will typically cost around R107, however they can be found for as little as R86.

  • 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 (16 hours 30 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. Airport Inn Manchester is the closest property to Manchester (0,0 km away from Manchester).

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