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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Johannesburg

Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
13:40 - 08:20MAN-JNB
16h 40m1 stop
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09:50 - 17:55JNB-MAN
34h 05m1 stop
£533Etihad Airways
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:40 - 08:20MAN-JNB
34h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 07:05JNB-MAN
22h 15m1 stop
£536Etihad Airways
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Sun, 9 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
Egyptair Logo
13:30 - 07:10MAN-JNB
15h 40m1 stop
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21:45 - 12:30JNB-MAN
16h 45m1 stop
£539Egyptair
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Tue, 2 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
Egyptair Logo
14:30 - 07:10MAN-JNB
15h 40m1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 13:30JNB-MAN
16h 45m1 stop
£542Egyptair
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Sun, 9 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:05MAN-JNB
16h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 07:30JNB-MAN
19h 00m2 stops
£542Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 23 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:05MAN-JNB
17h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 08:30JNB-MAN
19h 00m2 stops
£551Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 16 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
21:40 - 16:10MAN-JNB
17h 30m1 stop
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13:55 - 08:00JNB-MAN
19h 05m1 stop
£552Qatar Airways
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Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
07:45 - 08:40MAN-JNB
22h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
09:25 - 07:05JNB-MAN
23h 40m1 stop
£554Qatar Airways
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Mon, 10 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
KLM Logo
05:50 - 22:05MAN-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
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23:59 - 22:00JNB-MAN
24h 01m1 stop
£556KLM
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Wed, 21 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb
KLM Logo
05:50 - 22:05MAN-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 12:45JNB-MAN
14h 46m1 stop
£556KLM
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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.

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 £542 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £937 and £855 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 13% compared to booking last minute. 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
Cheapest flight£344
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 £462 for a one-way ticket and £717 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?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld 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, Emirates or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of £697 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £632 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3318 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.8Food
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Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

2.0 MediocreDuncan, Jul 2025DXB - RUH
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Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

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.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

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

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

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!

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

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.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

The space is tight. Either you sit straight up the whole time, but the minute you relax, your knees hit the back of the seat in front of you. My seat would not recline so I was quite uncomfortable. Didn’t use my tray table bc it was stained and sticky and nasty. I was also seating in one of the last rows and one crew member and people going to the bathroom kept hitting my elbow resting on the armrest.

Flight was delayed for 2h. Announcements were poor and I was given 1 biscuit and a bottle of water as consolation. Not happy.

There were no gluten-free vegan options available, so food was very limited on this flight, and some of the crew weren’t especially helpful about it. To make matters worse, a passenger was sick on board, and although the area was cleaned, the smell lingered for the rest of the journey. On top of that, we ended up circling for an extra hour, which only made the unpleasant situation drag on even longer.

The crew’s professionalism was top notch and the food and drinks available were excellent. I only ask that we get the refurbished 777’s on the London to Bermuda route that I had for the London to Singapore leg. The updated infotainment system is much better than the older version

Checking in prior on line and wait time at Gatwick was terrible. I would rate a big fat ZERO.

I checked in to bags, one arrived one was delayed. I did not receive the bag for 4 days - arrived on Tuesday, received bag on Saturday!

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The booking agent, cheapflightsfares, messed up, and the information for the seats we paid extra for was not sent to American Airlines. We were separated on the return flight and sent to the lowest economy section. The flight attendant helped arrange seating at the back of the plane to allow my wife and me to sit together.

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

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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