Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Manchester from R5 749

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAN
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Fri 19/69:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 23/614:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R11 399
Thu 11/612:40
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/622:55
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R11 841
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/79:20
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R11 857
Thu 28/512:40
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/66:00
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R11 890
Mon 18/520:40
JNB
-
MAN
3 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/520:55
MAN
-
JNB
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R11 972
Thu 18/69:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 8/814:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R12 267
Sun 20/99:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/920:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4R12 300
Thu 18/69:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/820:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R12 349
Mon 18/58:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop15h 30m
Lufthansa
Mon 25/517:55
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/4R12 545
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 8/89:20
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R12 562

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Manchester (MAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 399

One-way from

R5 749

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 822
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/6-23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 369 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 449 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

9:50-13:00

1 stop28h 10m

Manchester

Tue 23/6

14:30-8:20

1 stop16h 50m

R11 399

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

9:50-6:55

1 stop22h 05m

Manchester

Thu 6/8

14:30-8:20

1 stop16h 50m

R13 151

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:50-14:00

1 stop19h 10m

Manchester

Sat 6/6

15:30-10:30

1 stop18h 00m

R14 969

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop25h 10m

Manchester

Wed 17/6

14:55-9:00

1 stop17h 05m

R15 084

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

18:00-9:35

1 stop16h 35m

Manchester

Wed 30/9

23:30-9:40

2 stops33h 10m

R15 690

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

13:30-9:35

2 stops45h 05m

Manchester

Sat 6/6

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R15 706

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

22:20-7:45

1 stop34h 25m

Manchester

Fri 7/8

9:50-10:15

1 stop23h 25m

R16 869

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

19:50-20:25

2 stops25h 35m

Manchester

Sat 9/5

9:25-10:30

1 stop24h 05m

R18 752

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

18:00-12:05

1 stop19h 05m

Manchester

Fri 7/8

23:30-9:40

2 stops33h 10m

R19 227

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop25h 10m

Manchester

Fri 7/8

12:05-9:00

2 stops19h 55m

R20 112

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Manchester

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Manchester

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 10 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Manchester may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Manchester?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Manchester (average of R6 797). Flying from Johannesburg to Manchester in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 749). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Manchester?

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Manchester delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Manchester have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Manchester flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 17 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Manchester, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Manchester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester from Johannesburg?

    Manchester (MAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Manchester. You should not have trouble finding flights to Manchester from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 12 airlines have flights to the Manchester airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 14,4 km journey from Manchester (MAN) to Manchester’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Manchester?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg to Manchester can take about 16h 35m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 690. There are 9310 km between Johannesburg and Manchester. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Manchester round-trip?

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways (R9 476), KLM (R9 622), and Ethiopian Air (R9 689) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Manchester. Etihad Airways is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Manchester one-way?

    R5 397 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R6 150 and R6 357, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Manchester?

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in London?

    If you're on a stopover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Eventim Apollo, Russell Square, or Royal Albert Hall. Travelers on a layover in London can visit Eventim Apollo, Russell Square, and Royal Albert Hall, by traveling 16,2 km, 23,5 km, and 19,6 km, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Those on a stopover in London in need of a car hire can book one at London Heathrow for about R742.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Manchester flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Manchester that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Manchester?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Manchester.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Manchester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Manchester by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Manchester?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Manchester (average of R6 797). Flying from Johannesburg to Manchester in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 749). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Manchester

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Manchester. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 476AverageR11 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR9 622AverageR13 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 689AverageR13 567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 970AverageR11 701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 679AverageR13 702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR10 915AverageR14 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 377AverageR12 822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 442AverageR14 210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 850AverageR14 222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 860AverageR13 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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