Cheap flights from Manchester to Johannesburg from £338
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 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — JNB
19 Dec — 26 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Johannesburg are usually found in May or February, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 November 2025.
Sat 29/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 16/114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£512
Tue 2/1213:30MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEgyptair
Mon 19/121:45JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 45mEgyptair
Deal found 18/11£516
Mon 1/1218:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£525
Sun 30/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/123:00JNB - MAN
2 stops34h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£530
Sun 30/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 22/114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£538
Sun 30/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 14/114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£538
Tue 2/1218:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 17/1208:20JNB - MAN
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£539
Tue 2/1213:30MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEgyptair
Wed 21/121:45JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 45mEgyptair
Deal found 18/11£542
Tue 25/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1208:20JNB - MAN
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£547
Sun 7/1218:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1208:20JNB - MAN
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£548
Fri 28/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/123:00JNB - MAN
2 stops34h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£555
Tue 18/1111:05MAN - HLA
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1115:40HLA - MAN
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£922
Best flights from Manchester to Johannesburg
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Manchester to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 November 2025.
Wed 14/121:30MAN - JNB
1 stop33h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 28/112:45JNB - MAN
1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/11£604
Fri 5/1205:50MAN - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Fri 26/1223:59JNB - MAN
1 stop18h 36mKLM
Deal found 17/11£614
Tue 20/118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/210:10JNB - MAN
3 stops23h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£728
Thu 12/315:35MAN - HLA
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/315:40HLA - MAN
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£1,154
Sat 28/218:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/310:15JNB - MAN
3 stops23h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£779
Wed 24/1218:30MAN - JNB
3 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£864
Wed 3/1218:30MAN - JNB
4 stops27h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/123:00JNB - MAN
2 stops34h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£960
Mon 15/1211:40MAN - HLA
3 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/112:55HLA - MAN
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£1,266
Sat 7/318:30MAN - JNB
4 stops27h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/314:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£1,000
Wed 14/118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/405:30JNB - MAN
3 stops28h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£1,013
Tue 16/1206:40MAN - HLA
3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1205:55HLA - MAN
3 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£1,350
Sun 15/318:30MAN - JNB
3 stops46h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 2/514:30JNB - MAN
2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£1,018
Tue 2/1217:45MAN - HLA
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/112:05HLA - MAN
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£1,483
Wed 21/118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/212:30JNB - MAN
4 stops45h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£1,018
Wed 24/1218:30MAN - JNB
3 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/108:20JNB - MAN
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£1,032
Tue 2/1217:45MAN - HLA
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/115:40HLA - MAN
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£1,680
Sun 14/1215:35MAN - HLA
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/115:40HLA - MAN
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£1,962
Thu 4/1213:00MAN - HLA
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/115:40HLA - MAN
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£2,003
Sun 8/315:35MAN - HLA
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/312:05HLA - MAN
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£2,047
Mon 2/315:35MAN - HLA
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/315:40HLA - MAN
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£2,086
Last-minute flights from Manchester to Johannesburg
Discover last-minute flight deals from Manchester to Johannesburg. Data last updated 19 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 18/1111:05MAN - HLA
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1115:40HLA - MAN
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£922
Tue 25/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1208:20JNB - MAN
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£547
Fri 28/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/123:00JNB - MAN
2 stops34h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£555
Sat 29/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 16/114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£512
Sun 30/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/123:00JNB - MAN
2 stops34h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£530
Sun 30/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 22/114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£538
Sun 30/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 14/114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£538
Mon 1/1218:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£525
Tue 2/1213:30MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEgyptair
Mon 19/121:45JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 45mEgyptair
Deal found 18/11£516
Tue 2/1218:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 17/1208:20JNB - MAN
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11£539
Tue 2/1213:30MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEgyptair
Wed 21/121:45JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 45mEgyptair
Deal found 18/11£542
Sun 7/1218:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1208:20JNB - MAN
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£548
One-way flights from Manchester to Johannesburg
Search for one-way flight options from Manchester to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 November 2025.
Fri 16/114:50MAN - JNB
3 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£338
Wed 3/1219:55MAN - JNB
1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/11£348
Sat 11/419:00MAN - JNB
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£351
Wed 21/106:10MAN - JNB
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£354
Thu 22/113:30MAN - JNB
3 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£360
Tue 20/108:25MAN - JNB
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/11£363
Mon 19/119:55MAN - JNB
1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/11£365
Wed 3/1211:35MAN - JNB
3 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£368
Wed 14/108:50MAN - JNB
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/11£369
Wed 21/108:50MAN - JNB
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/11£371
Tue 20/119:50MAN - JNB
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£373
Tue 20/107:35MAN - HLA
3 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£487
Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Johannesburg
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 19 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 November 2025.
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Return
Price
ManchesterJohannesburg
MAN - JNB
MANJNB
Manchester
Wed 14/1
21:30-08:40
1 stop33h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 28/1
12:45-12:20
1 stop25h 35m
£604
ManchesterJohannesburg
MAN - JNB
MANJNB
Manchester
Fri 5/12
05:50-22:05
1 stop14h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 26/12
23:59-16:35
1 stop18h 36m
£614
ManchesterJohannesburg
MAN - JNB
MANJNB
Manchester
Tue 20/1
18:30-13:05
2 stops16h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/2
10:10-07:30
3 stops23h 20m
£728
ManchesterJohannesburg
MAN - JNB
MANJNB
Manchester
Sat 28/2
18:30-13:05
2 stops16h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 16/3
10:15-07:30
3 stops23h 15m
£779
ManchesterJohannesburg
MAN - JNB
MANJNB
Manchester
Wed 24/12
18:30-19:05
3 stops22h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 17/1
14:30-08:20
2 stops19h 50m
£864
ManchesterJohannesburg
MAN - JNB
MANJNB
Manchester
Wed 3/12
18:30-00:05
4 stops27h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 11/1
23:00-07:30
2 stops34h 30m
£960
ManchesterJohannesburg
MAN - JNB
MANJNB
Manchester
Sat 7/3
18:30-00:05
4 stops27h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 22/3
14:30-07:30
2 stops19h 00m
£1,000
ManchesterJohannesburg
MAN - JNB
MANJNB
Manchester
Wed 14/1
18:30-13:05
2 stops16h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 10/4
05:30-08:30
3 stops28h 00m
£1,013
ManchesterJohannesburg
MAN - JNB
MANJNB
Manchester
Sun 15/3
18:30-19:05
3 stops46h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 2/5
14:30-08:15
2 stops18h 45m
£1,018
ManchesterJohannesburg
MAN - JNB
MANJNB
Manchester
Wed 21/1
18:30-13:05
2 stops16h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/2
12:30-07:30
4 stops45h 00m
£1,018
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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to Johannesburg
How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Manchester to Johannesburg is 17 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg (average of £420). Flying from Manchester to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £571). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 November 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Manchester to Johannesburg in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 19 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways from Manchester to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airports serve Manchester to Johannesburg flights?
Manchester Airport is the airport to look for when flying to Johannesburg from Manchester. As one of the busiest airports in the UK, travellers journeying to Johannesburg are able to find a variety of flights and airlines to best meet their needs. The airport has three passenger terminals and many of the airlines operating flights to Johannesburg will be flying out of Terminal 1. If you are journeying from Manchester City Centre to the airport by public transport, trains operated by TransPennine Express and Northern Rail run every few minutes between Terminal 1 and Manchester Piccadilly and take approximately 20min. You can purchase tickets online or at Manchester Piccadilly Station on the day of your departure. Alternatively, if you are outside the city centre or prefer a private journey, taxis usually take between 20-40min from the city centre depending on the time of day.
Which airlines fly directly from Manchester to Johannesburg?
Unfortunately, there are no direct flights journeying to Johannesburg from Manchester. However, many airlines such as Emirates Airlines and KLM operate flights with a single stopover. You should expect an average journey time of anywhere between 15-18h depending on the airline you fly with and length of your stopover. To ensure you find the flights that best suit you, book through Cheapflights and let us help with your search.
What are the stopover options between Manchester to Johannesburg?
There are a variety of stopover options for travellers flying to Johannesburg from Manchester. For anyone journeying with Emirates Airlines, expect to stop somewhere such as Dubai International Airport. Amsterdam is a popular stopover for airline operators KLM. For anyone looking to stop over in Paris, Air France is the airline operator to look for given their stopovers at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. For travellers looking for as short a journey as possible, flights with stopovers in Europe are a good recommendation as they tend to have shorter flight times. Make sure to book through Cheapflights to get a variety of options that suit your needs and desires.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg?
You do need a passport but not a visa if you are travelling as a tourist for less than 90 days. However, your passport must be valid up to at least 30 days after your designated return and the UK government advises that some immigration officials ask for a validity of at least six months after your departure date. You may also be asked to show a return ticket. If you are travelling for reasons other than tourism, check with the South African Department of Home Affairs to see what requirements are needed for your specific visa.
What airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?
For a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg, you will be flying from Manchester. Manchester (MAN) is just 8.9 mi from the center of the city. Manchester is the only Manchester airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. 14 airlines have flights to Johannesburg from Manchester on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Johannesburg?
For as low as £614, British Airways can have you in Johannesburg from Manchester in 14h 15m. The distance between Manchester and Johannesburg is about 5785 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Johannesburg round-trip?
According to our current data, Egyptair (£428), Ethiopian Air (£436), and Air France (£464) offers the cheapest pricing from Manchester to Johannesburg. Users have found that Egyptair is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Manchester to Johannesburg?
Flights departing from Manchester and landing in Johannesburg stopover in Addis Ababa most frequently. Amsterdam sees the next most stopovers on Manchester to Johannesburg flights. Doha comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Manchester to Johannesburg flights.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Amsterdam?
De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg are currently the most popular points of interest in Amsterdam at the moment. De Dam, Ziggo Dome and Melkweg are located about 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.3 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Amsterdam can hire one for about £33 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Manchester to Johannesburg flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Manchester to Johannesburg is Zurich. Zurich is followed by Frankfurt am Main in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Manchester to Johannesburg. Frankfurt am Main is followed by Marseille in terms of the least popular stopover location for Manchester to Johannesburg flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Johannesburg.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Johannesburg 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 Manchester to Johannesburg?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg (average of £420). Flying from Manchester to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £571). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Manchester. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 19 November 2025.
Top 10 airlines flying from Manchester to Johannesburg
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to Johannesburg. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 November 2025.
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