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R6 342+ Cheap flights to Manchester

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— MAN
Jan 23 — Jan 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Manchester in 2025

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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 24 December 2025.

Tue 23/1210:10JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/111:10MAN - JNB
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R11 683
Tue 23/1210:10JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Thu 22/113:00MAN - JNB
1 stop18h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 21/12R11 833
Tue 23/1219:45JNB - MAN
2 stops27h 50mBrussels Airlines
Thu 22/111:10MAN - JNB
2 stops20h 20mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 21/12R11 900
Tue 23/1223:59JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Fri 16/113:40MAN - JNB
1 stop30h 25mKLM
Deal found 22/12R12 618
Mon 22/1223:59JNB - MAN
1 stop34h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/117:05MAN - JNB
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R12 634
Tue 23/1210:10JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/19:10MAN - JNB
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R12 684
Wed 24/1220:15JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Thu 15/118:45MAN - JNB
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Deal found 23/12R12 751
Mon 22/1223:59JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Thu 22/113:40MAN - JNB
2 stops20h 30mKLM
Deal found 21/12R13 168
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - MAN
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/19:10MAN - JNB
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R13 252

Find flight deals to Manchester

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 24 December 2025.

Return from

R11 032

One-way from

R6 342

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 103
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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14/1
  • 14/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 124 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R160 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

9:50-6:10

1 stop22h 20m

Manchester

Sun 25/1

13:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R11 032

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

9:50-12:15

1 stop28h 25m

Manchester

Thu 29/1

13:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R11 065

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

Manchester

Thu 26/3

17:05-12:10

1 stop17h 05m

R11 583

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

9:50-12:15

1 stop28h 25m

Manchester

Mon 26/1

19:55-8:20

1 stop34h 25m

R12 067

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

Manchester

Thu 4/6

8:55-11:05

2 stops25h 10m

R12 267

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

19:20-12:45

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Wed 28/1

13:40-12:10

2 stops20h 30m

R12 801

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

10:10-23:20

1 stop15h 10m

Manchester

Thu 22/1

11:10-9:30

2 stops20h 20m

R13 268

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

13:25-6:45

1 stop19h 20m

Manchester

Sun 1/2

20:40-16:35

1 stop17h 55m

R13 469

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

13:25-6:45

1 stop19h 20m

Manchester

Sun 1/2

8:50-10:25

1 stop23h 35m

R13 469

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

10:25-11:15

1 stop26h 50m

Manchester

Fri 30/1

20:40-16:35

1 stop17h 55m

R13 469

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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 19 December 2025.

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 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.

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 16 December 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 British Airways, SWISS and Etihad Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From R12 803
SWISS
SWISS
From R7 577
British Airways
British Airways
From R12 337
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 013

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 24 December 2025.
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
3 441 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
3 441 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 441 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
7,5
Good
1 817 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 441 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
3 690 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 441 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
7,4
Good
1 336 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 441 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
7 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 441 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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 582, while return flights cost around R352.

  • How much is a return flight to Manchester?

    A return flight to Manchester will typically cost around R1 654, however they can be found for as little as R352.

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

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