Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Manchester

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What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • British Airways
  • Kulula
  • FlySafair

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Manchester.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • Emirates
  • Qatar Airways
  • Lufthansa

These airlines fly from Johannesburg to Manchester, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

11 hours 30 minutes

This is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Manchester.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Johannesburg/Manchester route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Manchester and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.

How to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Manchester

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Manchester. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. British Airways is the average cheapest airline for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route Johannesburg to Manchester on 22/05/2026 at 07:50 for £68.

We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 8,000 km flight from Johannesburg to Manchester.

To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. Flying during off-peak seasons can also help. A popular and affordable airline for this route is British Airways, with an average flight duration of 11 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to book everything at once, saving you time and money.