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R5 444+ Cheap flights to Manchester

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Mar 1 — Mar 81
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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 30 January 2026.

Wed 6/58:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/518:40
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1R10 904
Wed 6/514:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 21/518:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R11 061
Sat 14/214:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R11 171
Sun 15/323:59
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop34h 21m
KLM
Sun 22/39:05
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 00m
KLM
Deal found 29/1R11 218
Sat 14/29:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/36:10
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1R11 344
Tue 10/214:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R11 517
Sun 7/623:15
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop21h 50m
KLM
Sun 14/65:55
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop14h 25m
KLM
Deal found 29/1R11 628
Fri 2/1021:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop16h 45m
Egyptair
Sat 2/113:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Egyptair
Deal found 29/1R12 037
Wed 6/514:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 22/518:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R12 115

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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 30 January 2026.

Return from

R10 904

One-way from

R5 444

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 603
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 6/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 020 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

14:30-8:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Thu 21/5

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

R10 967

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

23:15-20:05

1 stop21h 50m

Manchester

Sun 14/6

5:55-21:20

1 stop14h 25m

R11 628

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

8:45-10:10

2 stops26h 25m

Manchester

Thu 21/5

11:10-8:35

2 stops20h 25m

R11 659

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

Manchester

Sun 22/3

13:40-12:10

2 stops20h 30m

R11 722

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

17:50-12:05

1 stop19h 15m

Manchester

Mon 4/5

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R12 005

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

17:00-22:00

3 stops31h 00m

Manchester

Sun 22/3

13:40-0:25

2 stops32h 45m

R12 257

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

23:59-10:10

1 stop36h 11m

Manchester

Sat 21/3

17:05-12:10

1 stop17h 05m

R12 288

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

Manchester

Fri 20/3

9:05-12:10

2 stops25h 05m

R12 430

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:05-15:50

1 stop22h 45m

Manchester

Wed 11/3

16:50-10:50

1 stop16h 00m

R12 886

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-7:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Wed 11/3

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

R12 996

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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 23 January 2026.

Booking 65 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 17 hours 15 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 British Airways, Etihad Airways and SWISS.

Emirates
Emirates
From R12 013
British Airways
British Airways
From R11 656
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 325
SWISS
SWISS
From R7 413

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Manchester?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Manchester are SWISS, Lufthansa 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).

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 January 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
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 864 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 726 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 375 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 705 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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 R2 434, while return flights cost around R332.

  • How much is a return flight to Manchester?

    A return flight to Manchester will typically cost around R1 560, however they can be found for as little as R332.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Manchester depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Manchester, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 0 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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