Manchester to Johannesburg Flights

Planning a trip from Manchester to Johannesburg? Whether you're travelling for business, visiting family, embarking on a safari adventure, or exploring South Africa's largest city, Tripenger helps you compare flights and find the best fares from Manchester to Johannesburg. Although there are currently no direct flights between Manchester and Johannesburg, travellers can choose from a wide range of one-stop services through Europe's major aviation hubs and the Middle East.

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Best dates to travel from Manchester to Johannesburg

Best dates to travel from Manchester to Johannesburg

Return-trip prices collected from different providers to help you find dates with cheaper flights for your next trip. Prices and availability can change, so check the latest fare before booking. Last collected on November 5, 2026.

All trip durations

  1. Manchester → Johannesburg 4 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  2. Manchester → Johannesburg 5 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  3. Manchester → Johannesburg 8 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  4. Manchester → Johannesburg 15 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  5. Manchester → Johannesburg 16 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price

Cheapest dates we found for this trip length

  1. Manchester → Johannesburg 4 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  2. Manchester → Johannesburg 5 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  3. Manchester → Johannesburg 8 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  4. Manchester → Johannesburg 5 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  5. Manchester → Johannesburg 4 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price

Cheapest dates we found for this trip length

  1. Manchester → Johannesburg 15 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  2. Manchester → Johannesburg 16 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  3. Manchester → Johannesburg 17 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  4. Manchester → Johannesburg 18 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  5. Manchester → Johannesburg 12 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price

Cheapest dates we found for this trip length

  1. Manchester → Johannesburg 24 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  2. Manchester → Johannesburg 25 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  3. Manchester → Johannesburg 26 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  4. Manchester → Johannesburg 28 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price
  5. Manchester → Johannesburg 32 days
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    $ 806.82Indicative return price

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Route Overview

Origin Manchester, United Kingdom (Manchester Airport (MAN))
  • Manchester Airport Manchester MAN
  • Man Airport Manchester MJC
Destination O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Lanseria International Airport Johannesburg HLA
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg JNB
Distance Approximately 9,050 km (5,624 miles)
Average Flight Time From 13 hours
Cheapest Month to Fly February
Estimated Fare From $ 806.82 return
Busiest Month December

Flying from Manchester to Johannesburg

Manchester Airport offers excellent international connections to Johannesburg through leading global airlines. Most flights include one stop in Amsterdam, Doha, Dubai, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Paris, London, or Addis Ababa. Travellers from Northern England often choose Manchester Airport to avoid travelling through London’s airports, saving time while enjoying a wide selection of international flight options. Depending on your airline and stopover, total journey times generally range between 13 and 16 hours.

Popular Stopover Cities

Many Manchester to Johannesburg flights connect through:

  • Amsterdam (KLM)
  • Doha (Qatar Airways)
  • Dubai (Emirates)
  • Frankfurt (Lufthansa)
  • Istanbul (Turkish Airlines)
  • Paris (Air France)
  • Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines)

Choosing the right stopover can help balance airfare, travel time, and baggage allowances.

Airlines and Connections from Manchester to Johannesburg

Based on current route reference data, these are possible airline and airport combinations serving Manchester to Johannesburg.

  • Air Algerie Manchester (MAN) → Algiers (ALG) → Johannesburg (JNB) 2 routes
    • Manchester (MAN) → Algiers (ALG) → Luanda (NBJ) → Johannesburg (JNB)
  • EgyptAir Manchester (MAN) → Cairo (CAI) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • Qatar Airways Manchester (MAN) → Doha (DOH) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • Etihad Airways Manchester (MAN) → Abu Dhabi (AUH) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • Emirates Manchester (MAN) → Dubai (DXB) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • Singapore Airlines Manchester (MAN) → Singapore (SIN) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • Cathay Pacific Manchester (MAN) → Hong Kong (HKG) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • British Airways Manchester (MAN) → London (LHR) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • KLM Manchester (MAN) → Amsterdam (AMS) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • SWISS Manchester (MAN) → Zurich (ZRH) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • Air Cote DIvoire, South African Airways Man (MJC) → Abidjan (ABJ) → Accra (ACC) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route

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Best Time to Fly This Route

Flight prices vary throughout the year, with demand increasing during school holidays, Christmas, and the European summer. December is typically the busiest month as travellers head to South Africa during its warm summer season. February, March, and May are often among the most affordable months to travel. Booking your flight two to four months in advance can often help secure the best fares. Tripenger helps travellers compare Manchester to Johannesburg flights across leading airlines and trusted travel providers. Search available fares, compare flight options, and book the journey that best suits your budget and travel plans.

Things to Do in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is South Africa's largest city and the country's economic powerhouse. Known locally as Joburg or Jozi, it combines modern business districts with fascinating history, cultural attractions, and vibrant neighbourhoods. Visitors can explore the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Gold Reef City, Sandton, Rosebank, and the creative Maboneng Precinct. Johannesburg also serves as South Africa's main aviation hub, providing convenient onward connections to Cape Town, Durban, Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, and other destinations across Southern Africa.

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