Are direct flights from Manchester to Johannesburg always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be significantly cheaper. Weigh the importance of cost savings against travel duration and convenience when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Manchester to Johannesburg flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or season. Shifting your departure or return by a few days may result in considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Manchester to Johannesburg flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Manchester to Johannesburg

2026-11-17 – 2026-11-23
MAN - Johannesburg
91% AI deal score
£741
£487
Round trip
2026-11-10 – 2026-11-18
MAN - Johannesburg
91% AI deal score
£731
£489
Round trip
2026-11-11 – 2026-11-17
MAN - Johannesburg
90% AI deal score
£742
£507
Round trip
2027-01-11 – 2027-01-23
MAN - Johannesburg
88% AI deal score
£665
£507
Round trip
2026-11-12 – 2026-11-18
MAN - Johannesburg
90% AI deal score
£741
£508
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2026-11-11 – 2026-11-24
MAN - Johannesburg
89% AI deal score
£715
£508
Round trip
2026-11-04 – 2026-11-10
MAN - Johannesburg
90% AI deal score
£764
£511
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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-23
MAN - Johannesburg
89% AI deal score
£718
£513
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2027-01-11 – 2027-01-28
MAN - Johannesburg
88% AI deal score
£666
£514
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2026-11-16 – 2026-11-23
MAN - Johannesburg
90% AI deal score
£742
£516
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Manchester to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

Flights from Manchester to Johannesburg typically range from $1160–$1639, with a median of $1340. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

For those wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg, the data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1212. January follows closely with a median of $1223, and September also offers competitive pricing at a median of $1234.

A typical journey from Manchester to Johannesburg takes about 24h 25m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

The distance between Manchester and Johannesburg is approximately 9317 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting regular opportunities to find flights.

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Johannesburg

Regular price: £663 - £1,144

Prices for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 663 GBP and 1144 GBP. The current lowest deal is 487 GBP with Ryanair. This flight is available for travel from Nov 17 to Nov 23.

now £487

Low £663

High £1,144

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg is November, with a median price of $1219. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1669. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from £1,219

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,669

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

Etihad Airways

Ryanair

Turkish Airlines

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Johannesburg

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Johannesburg

Manchester (MAN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£733

£628

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Johannesburg

Manchester (MAN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£778

£628

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Johannesburg

Manchester (MAN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£778

£628

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Johannesburg

Manchester (MAN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£739

£629

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Johannesburg

Manchester (MAN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

£733

£635

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Johannesburg

Manchester (MAN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ryanair

£743

£528

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

£869 → £547

37%

6 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 18

£763 → £506

34%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

£766 → £517

32%

3 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 21

£795 → £551

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg

Manchester - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Johannesburg are near the typical level at $1340.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $1212

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg, with a median price of $1212.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 24h 25m

Connecting flights from Manchester to Johannesburg typically average 24h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available; all routes include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers a deal for $487

Ryanair recently offered a deal for $487 from Manchester to Johannesburg via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg appear regularly over a 30-day window.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£501

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary gateway for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£501

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~£646

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

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Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From MAN

Elite

Dec 09

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$3,983

$2,542

Save $1,441

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Dec 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$3,997

$2,542

Save $1,455

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Dec 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$3,983

$2,542

Save $1,441

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 20

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$3,977

$2,542

Save $1,435

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Dec 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,048

$2,544

Save $1,504

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Dec 03

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,051

$2,555

Save $1,496

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Dec 01

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$3,977

$2,559

Save $1,418

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,083

$2,579

Save $1,504

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 21

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,170

$2,607

Save $1,563

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Dec 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,055

$2,617

Save $1,438

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Dec 02

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,059

$2,619

Save $1,440

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 15

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,106

$2,631

Save $1,475

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare options from various providers. Looking into flights with layovers may also present lower prices than direct routes.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, especially for international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good deal. Mid-week bookings sometimes offer better rates than weekend purchases.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or potentially lower fares. While not always necessary, it may be a useful strategy if your primary airport's prices are higher than expected. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to reach alternative airports.

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Manchester to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Johannesburg

Regular price: £663 - £1,144

Prices for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 663 GBP and 1144 GBP. The current lowest deal is 487 GBP with Ryanair. This flight is available for travel from Nov 17 to Nov 23.

now £487

Low £663

High £1,144

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg

November

Cheapest

Flights from £1,219

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,669

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

Etihad Airways

Ryanair

Turkish Airlines

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Johannesburg

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Johannesburg

Manchester (MAN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£733

£628

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Johannesburg

Manchester (MAN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£778

£628

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Johannesburg

Manchester (MAN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£778

£628

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Johannesburg

Manchester (MAN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£739

£629

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Johannesburg

Manchester (MAN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

£733

£635

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Johannesburg

Manchester (MAN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ryanair

£743

£528

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

£869 → £547

37%

6 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 18

£763 → £506

34%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

£766 → £517

32%

3 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 21

£795 → £551

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg

Manchester - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Johannesburg are near the typical level at $1340.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $1212

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg, with a median price of $1212.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 24h 25m

Connecting flights from Manchester to Johannesburg typically average 24h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available; all routes include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers a deal for $487

Ryanair recently offered a deal for $487 from Manchester to Johannesburg via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg appear regularly over a 30-day window.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£501

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary gateway for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£501

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable long-haul and domestic connectivity.

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,106

$2,631

Save $1,475

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Manchester to Johannesburg

Manchester to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg

Manchester - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

November is historically cheapest at $1212

Connecting flights average 24h 25m

Connecting flights only

Ryanair offers a deal for $487

Deals appear regularly

Manchester main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Dec 09

Dec 12

Dec 10

Nov 20

Dec 12

Dec 03

Dec 01

Nov 27

Nov 21

Dec 10

Dec 02

Nov 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?

Are direct flights from Manchester to Johannesburg always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Manchester to Johannesburg flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Manchester to Johannesburg flights?

Related routes

More routes from Manchester

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Manchester to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg

Manchester - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

November is historically cheapest at $1212

Connecting flights average 24h 25m

Connecting flights only

Ryanair offers a deal for $487

Deals appear regularly

Manchester main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Dec 09

Dec 12

Dec 10

Nov 20

Dec 12

Dec 03

Dec 01

Nov 27

Nov 21

Dec 10

Dec 02

Nov 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?