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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Manchester to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Manchester to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest • Avg $716 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 43m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 8% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Johannesburg (MAN-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Manchester to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost $758 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,164 and $1,149 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.

When to book flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Manchester to Johannesburg flights

  • What are the transportation options to the city centre from Johannesburg Airport?

    Visitors on flights from Manchester to Johannesburg can use the Rea Vaya public bus as a safe, cheap option. Metred taxis can be found outside the terminals and the trip to the city takes about 30min depending on traffic conditions. There are also plenty of car hire options if you'd prefer to drive yourself.

  • Where can I convert currency at Johannesburg Airport?

    There is a Travelex office in the International Terminal, while Bidvest Foreign Exchange, American Express and ABSA Bank all have foreign exchange kiosks in the Central Terminal Building at Johannesburg Airport for you to sell sterling and purchase some Rand in case you need to take a taxi or the bus to your final destination.

  • Is there a travel agency located at Johannesburg Airport?

    For passengers who need to make last minute adjustments to their itineraries, there are a couple of travel agencies to help you set your mind at rest. Gateway Travel Services and Airport Travel Hub both have knowledgeable staff on hand to help you make the most of your time in the city.

  • Where can I buy some local souvenirs at Johannesburg Airport?

    Out of Africa and Indaba Origins are two stores in the Duty Free Mall at the International Terminal of Johannesburg Airport where you can purchase authentic South African arts and antiques that will make excellent souvenirs or gifts, while Kwazinto Arts & Crafts is a store located in the Central Terminal Building.

  • What is the baggage allowance for economy class on British Airways flights?

    British Airways allows passengers travelling in Economy Class to bring one carry-on bag weighing between 8 kg and 10 kg, and one checked bag weighing up to 23 kg. There are a few discount tickets that only account for carry-on luggage. If you need extra luggage, add it during the booking process to avoid in-person costs.

  • Are there any special amenities provided on Emirates flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?

    Emirates offers various amenities on long-haul flights from Manchester to OR Tambo. Passengers can expect comfortable blankets, pillows and amenity kits containing skincare products on these flights. Additionally, Emirates provides special meal options for dietary requirements, including vegetarian vegan, and gluten-free meals, ensuring a pleasant and tailored journey.

  • What are a few of the common stopovers with flights between these destinations?

    A few of the common stopovers on these routes include Doha International Airport (DOH) through flights with Qatar Airways and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) if you're flying with Lufthansa. A few other popular stopovers include Dubai Airport (DXB), Istanbul (IST), Amsterdam (AMS) and Addis Ababa (ADD).

  • Are there more eco-friendly flights?

    Several airlines offer flights with fewer Co2 emissions, making them more eco-friendly flights. Kenya Airways offers one of the best options, with stopovers in Amsterdam and Nairobi along the way and a 60% reduction in emissions. KLM has flights with 59% fewer emissions that stop at Amsterdam Airport en route.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Manchester and Johannesburg?

    A passport is required to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Manchester and Johannesburg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg, KLM or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg are KLM and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of $1,216 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $748 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manchester to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline. Booking your flights between Manchester and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Johannesburg Airport, properly known as O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is the largest airport in South Africa, as well as the main point of entry to the Republic of South Africa. Among the airlines that use Johannesburg Airport as a hub are the national air carrier South African Airways, South African Express and the budget airlines Mango and Kulula.
  • If you’re on a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg, you may wish to put your feet up and relax at one of the Manchester Airport (MAN) lounges before your long flight. You can choose between 1903 Lounge and Escape Lounge, both of which allow advance bookings, or you can pay at the door and treat yourself to some complimentary food and beverages.
  • There is a hotel within walking distance of Manchester Airport should you wish to spend the night and save time on a morning commute. Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport is connected by covered walkway to Terminals 1 and 2, while Manchester Airport Marriott Hotel and Hilton Manchester Airport are both about 10min away.
  • Manchester Airport hosts a Chaplaincy as well as a Multi-Faith Prayer Room if you need to observe religious obligations or simply need a calm place to spend some time before your flight. There is a prayer room in each of the airport’s three terminals and the Chaplaincy is located on the ground floor of Terminal 1.
  • Save yourself roaming charges and high international usage rates after your flight from Manchester to Johannesburg by renting a local mobile phone when you arrive in the city. There are a few phone kiosks in the International Terminal and service providers who can get you sorted out, or you can purchase a local SIM card for your existing mobile if you prefer.
  • Keep an eye out for post-booking upgrade opportunities. Airlines operating flights between Manchester (MAN) and OR Tambo Airport (JNB) often send emails allowing passengers to upgrade to First or Business Class at a reduced cost compared to purchasing a full First Class ticket. Upgrading can provide enhanced comfort, exclusive amenities, and a more luxurious travel experience.
  • OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg features a fascinating array of African art, including sculptures, paintings and installations. Take some time to appreciate the vibrant and diverse artistic expressions displayed throughout the airport, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of South Africa.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Manchester to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manchester to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1524 reviews
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As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

10.0 ExcellentGeorge, May 2026
OTP - AMS
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As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

The temperature in the plane was very warm, never experienced in any airlines we have flown, normally its freezing. our trip from JFK to Cairo was unbearably warm.

My flight was great. Service by the crew was great. Only issue I had wss it got extremely warm mid way thru the flight. To the point it was a little uncomfortable

As usual, the flight was late with the typical excuse of "a technical issue beyond our control." This is the same excuse they use every late flight which is EVERY flight.

3 hours delay for a 1.5h flight on a stinky plane

The food was horrible and the service was even worse, the entertainment was broken and missing control stick, even boarding was unorganised unprofessional, even the seats was loose, 5 hrs delay going and almost 3hrs delay coming back, the only thing is direct flight but with all the delays I can get a lot better airline for cheaper and a lot better service.

Very good service with EGYPTAIR, would definitely recommend flying with them.

To be honest, there has been a significant improvement in the level of EgyptAir in terms of service and food quality.

Very basic service in business class. Mediocre will be the right word to describe them. Also, we arrived 8 hours late.

Flight was delayed for 3 hrs and there is nothing at the terminal except going back through security again. Food was offered but no vegetarian option

The worst experience ever, me and my little daughter suffered a lot on this trip. If there is zero or below-zero evaluation, definitely, I will give them.

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