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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Johannesburg

Sat, 6 Dec - Wed, 28 Jan
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13:30 - 07:10MAN-JNB
15h 40m1 stop
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21:45 - 12:30JNB-MAN
16h 45m1 stop
£438Egyptair
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Sat, 1 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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13:30 - 07:10MAN-JNB
15h 40m1 stop
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21:45 - 12:30JNB-MAN
16h 45m1 stop
£455Egyptair
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Sat, 1 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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13:30 - 07:10MAN-JNB
15h 40m1 stop
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21:45 - 12:30JNB-MAN
16h 45m1 stop
£456Egyptair
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Sun, 14 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
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20:40 - 08:20MAN-JNB
34h 40m1 stop
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09:50 - 18:55JNB-MAN
34h 05m1 stop
£460Etihad Airways
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Sun, 7 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:40 - 08:20MAN-JNB
34h 40m1 stop
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09:50 - 18:55JNB-MAN
34h 05m1 stop
£465Etihad Airways
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Sun, 7 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan
Egyptair Logo
13:30 - 07:10MAN-JNB
15h 40m1 stop
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21:45 - 12:30JNB-MAN
16h 45m1 stop
£477Egyptair
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Wed, 20 Aug - Wed, 10 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:40 - 08:20MAN-JNB
34h 40m1 stop
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09:50 - 18:55JNB-MAN
34h 05m1 stop
£482Etihad Airways
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Tue, 2 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:40 - 08:20MAN-JNB
34h 40m1 stop
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09:50 - 18:55JNB-MAN
34h 05m1 stop
£483Etihad Airways
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Mon, 1 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:40 - 08:20MAN-JNB
34h 40m1 stop
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09:50 - 18:55JNB-MAN
34h 05m1 stop
£485Etihad Airways
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
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18:30 - 13:05MAN-JNB
17h 35m2 stops
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14:30 - 08:15JNB-MAN
18h 45m2 stops
£535Ethiopian Air
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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.

Find cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg
Find cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Planning a trip from Manchester to Johannesburg? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Manchester to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Manchester, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 May, where tickets cost £535 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £931 and £873 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£326
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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.
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FAQs for booking Manchester to OR Tambo Airport, 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £444 for a one-way ticket and £596 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Manchester?

    Amsterdam is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Manchester to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg are Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of £646 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £612 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 5 airlines flying 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3288 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
7.8Food
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

10.0 ExcellentSue, Jul 2025MAN - DXB
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Cancelled flight, limited information and chaotic rebooking and accommodation provision. Apathetic crew who were more interested in taking about their layover plans than remembering passengers orders and actually bringing them (after 3 reminders). To top it off, priority baggage checked in at The Wing (LHR’s first class checkin) was delivered last to the baggage belt.

The crew were good. The flight was on time. The entertainment choice was ok. But the food was bad, tasted and texture were awful.

After boarding we were waiting in the plane for more than one hour to take off without AC with very high temperature inside

The flight was an hour late leaving Heathrow. The food was mediocre. When we got to Austin, my husband’s luggage was missing. He filled out information at baggage claim. We are waiting to hear something. His name is Henry Jacob Braunig.

Only for BA because we had to get to Edinburgh at a certain time. Baggage lost, late boarding with only one person checking, again, our passports and boarding passes until the despatch controller had to step in to get us away. Will never fly BA again.

The food was very good and it came multiple times

Flight from LGW to JFK delayed by 4 hrs No explanation given until the pilot said the delay due to planned maintenance on the aircraft

We arrived late to London, and consequently were 5 min. late to be allowed through security for our next flight. Even though dozens of people missed the same flight, BA did not radio ahead to hold open security for an extra 5-10 min. to allow people to get on the flight. This caused an additional 6 hour delay in London after waiting over an hour in Customer Service to get rebooked. They did not have enough staff on hand to help people in a timely manner. Not at all happy with the BA's customer care or customer service.

All service prior to the flight was terrible: online check-in not working, no customer service tel,, multiple airport scanners not working, A huge mess.

CONSTANT ERROR MESSAGE THAT THE WIFI COULD NOT BE PURCHASED DUE TO INABILITY TO CONNECT PAYMENT SYSTEM VIA SATELLITE. THIS HAPPENED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE MAIN REASON I TRAVEL IN PRIORITY IS TO BE ABLE TO WORK FOR WHICH I NEED ACCESS TO INTERNET. .

Nice flight, friendly crew, and a decent in-flight meal.

Check in was madness. Boarding was madness. The flight itself was OK, and the flight attendants were nice. Connection to my next flight was two hours. But based on my arrival gate in Cairo, and next departure gate in Cairo, the whole two hours were needed given the inefficient procedures. At the end of my journey (connected to Lufthansa after Egyptair), my checked luggage did not arrive, and after 4 days, has still not arrived.

Everything was ok except cleanliness of the plane, it was poor.

It was appalling! Using small aircraft for 5 hour flights is ridiculous! No legroom, terrible food, no drinks apart from water, tea and coffee (once only) makes it a terrible experience. The cabin staff really badly handled the behaviour of an extremely obnoxious woman who insisted on fully reclining her seat for the duration of the flight with a very tall man behind her. She abused his and the staff and they were not able to deal with her at all other than to tell the man that they are reclining seats and they could not prevent her from doing so. They were also very slow to react when a large nu of passengers stood up and started taking their luggage out of the overhead bins whilst the aircraft was still taxiing at Heathrow. I will never fly Egypt Air again! I know this isn’t the airline’s fault but the security at Cairo airport was a joke. With the terrible security record on flights out of Egypt, they really need to take it seriously. Scanners weren’t working, liquids were allowed on, only one person operating the cray machine and searching bags caused a massive backlog of people…I’m convinced you could have got anything onto that plane if you were determined enough. By the way, it was the same story in Aswan airport.

The plane was old and several things were broken including my seat. The sinks in the restrooms didn’t drain. The armrest on my seat was broken so the seat was constantly reclined. The tray table was broken. The fabric was coming off the seats. The overhead bin doors wouldn’t stay locked. The hotel accommodation was disgusting.

Boarding was chaotic and disorganized, and the foot rest to my seat was broken. But the food was good and the flight attendants were kind and attentive.

So bad we never travel with Egypt air bad service smells bad food bad Ching my sets to back

Food was terrible (I tried the beef plate). Service is improved. The plane is new so it was good enough

Horrible old filthy airplane with brooking seat and entertainment system

Boarding was a nightmare. Still the B773s don’t have WIFI and are a something from the 90s in terms of comfort.

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