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Cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration22 h and 5 mFlights between Manchester and Johannesburg take, on average, 22 h and 5 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£368Cheapest price for a flight between Manchester and Johannesburg found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportManchester AirportWhen flying from Manchester to Johannesburg

Destination airportO. R. Tambo International AirportFor the route from Manchester to Johannesburg

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Manchester to Johannesburg

One-way average Price£631The average price for a flight Manchester - Johannesburg at Opodo is £631, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Johannesburg when departing from Manchester

Airlines that fly from Manchester to Johannesburg

Egyptair

42£

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Swiss International Air Lines

217£

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 22.1 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 5,797 mi

Manchester airports

Manchester Airport (MAN)How far from city centre: 9 mi

Johannesburg airports

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Find cheap flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

Manchester to Johannesburg flights land at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), the main airport serving Johannesburg and Gauteng. Emirates flies the route via Dubai and Qatar Airways via Doha.

Cheap flights from Manchester to Johannesburg start from £368, the lowest fare found on Opodo in recent days.

Departing from Manchester: airports and terminals

Manchester Airport (MAN) lies south of Manchester city centre. Metrolink trams and the Skyline 43 bus link the airport with the city, and its terminals have lounges, shops and restaurants for travellers before the long-haul flight to South Africa.

Arriving in Johannesburg: from the airport to the city

Flights arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 21 km from central Johannesburg. The Gautrain rail link runs from the airport station to Sandton, the city's commercial centre, in about 15 minutes.

Official taxi ranks are outside the terminals for those heading straight to the city centre. Private hire vehicles and ride-hailing apps use marked pick-up zones at the terminal exits, and several car hire agencies at the airport suit travellers who want to explore Gauteng province independently.

Entry requirements for South Africa

For tourism, a valid UK passport is enough to enter South Africa and no visa is required. Your passport must be valid for the whole stay.

The consulate or the FCDO travel advice pages carry the current version of these rules.

Things to do in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the economic centre of South Africa, where modern business districts sit alongside major historical landmarks. The Apartheid Museum documents the country's 20th-century history in detail and with restraint. In Soweto, guided tours visit Nelson Mandela's former home and the Hector Pieterson Memorial.

Gold Reef City, built on an old gold mine, is a theme park based on the 19th-century gold rush. The city's high-altitude climate brings clear, sunny days for much of the year, which suits visits to its outdoor sites.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg?

When you fly from Manchester to Johannesburg the average price is £631. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Manchester to Johannesburg at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg is 368 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg?

The most popular months to book a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg are January, February and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Manchester to Johannesburg?

The best time of the year to go to Johannesburg when flying from Manchester depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Johannesburg from Manchester in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Manchester - Johannesburg.

How long does the flight take to go from Manchester to Johannesburg?

The total flight time between Manchester and Johannesburg is of around 22 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,797.09 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Manchester and Johannesburg?

The main airport route flying between Manchester and Johannesburg is: Manchester Airport (MAN) to O. R. Tambo International Airport(JNB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Manchester to Johannesburg?

Qatar Airways

Emirates
Turkish Airlines

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