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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester from £285

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAN
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Manchester are usually found in February or November, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£493

One-way from

£285

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£635
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9/10-30/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 1/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Thu 9/1009:50JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Thu 30/1008:25MAN - JNB
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/8£493
Sat 13/909:50JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 20/909:15MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/8£495
Wed 17/909:50JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 20/1009:15MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8£496
Sat 20/909:50JNB - MAN
1 stop34h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 21/1009:15MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8£500
Thu 11/1210:10JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Wed 25/313:00MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 13/8£501
Thu 18/909:50JNB - MAN
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/906:05MAN - JNB
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£501
Mon 8/923:15JNB - MAN
1 stop18h 30mKLM
Sun 28/905:55MAN - JNB
1 stop14h 40mKLM
Deal found 13/8£510
Thu 11/918:50JNB - MAN
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/913:45MAN - JNB
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£512
Wed 17/909:50JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 22/1020:40MAN - JNB
1 stop34h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8£515
Thu 11/909:50JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 24/909:15MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8£516
Mon 8/909:50JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/909:15MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/8£517

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Manchester 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 15 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

09:50-07:05

1 stop22h 15m

Manchester

Thu 30/10

08:25-08:20

1 stop21h 55m

£493

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

09:50-07:05

1 stop22h 15m

Manchester

Sat 20/9

09:15-08:20

1 stop22h 05m

£495

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

09:50-06:10

1 stop22h 20m

Manchester

Tue 10/2

08:25-08:20

1 stop21h 55m

£496

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/9

09:50-18:55

1 stop34h 05m

Manchester

Sat 4/10

20:40-08:20

1 stop34h 40m

£500

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

09:50-18:55

1 stop34h 05m

Manchester

Tue 23/9

06:05-08:20

2 stops25h 15m

£501

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

23:15-16:45

1 stop18h 30m

Manchester

Sun 28/9

05:55-21:35

1 stop14h 40m

£510

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

18:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

Manchester

Thu 25/9

13:45-21:35

1 stop30h 50m

£512

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

09:50-07:05

1 stop22h 15m

Manchester

Mon 29/9

09:15-08:30

1 stop22h 15m

£517

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

09:50-07:05

1 stop22h 15m

Manchester

Wed 1/10

09:15-08:20

1 stop22h 05m

£527

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

09:50-07:05

1 stop22h 15m

Manchester

Sat 27/9

20:40-08:20

1 stop34h 40m

£532

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Manchester

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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 JNB to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester?

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £459.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 11m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 57m.

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 15 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, andKenya Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester. 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
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
275 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,321 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,267 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

    Manchester (MAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Manchester. You should not have trouble finding flights to Manchester from Johannesburg OR Tambo; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 12 airlines have flights to the Manchester airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 8.9 mi journey from Manchester (MAN) to Manchester’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at £313, SWISS will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £348 and £371, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The most popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester is London. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester flights stop in Amsterdam the next most. Dubai follows Amsterdam in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?

    Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall can be accessed by travelling approximately 12.5 mi, 16.5 mi, and 12.2 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travellers in need of a car in London can hire one for about £41 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Amsterdam?

    The majority of Amsterdam visitors spend their time at De Dam, Melkweg, and Ziggo Dome. De Dam, Melkweg, and Ziggo Dome are located about 7.0 mi, 6.3 mi, and 7.2 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travellers can rent a car at Amsterdam Schiphol for an average daily rate of £38 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, or Dubai Mall. Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall are located about 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about £17 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester is Doha. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester flights stopping in Zurich are the next rarest. Zurich is followed by Nairobi in terms of the least popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester flights.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Manchester?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Manchester?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
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SWISSCheapest£313Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£348Average£521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£371Average£467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£392Average£512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£419Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapest£476Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£480Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£510Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£513Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£574Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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