Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Manchester and Johannesburg?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £570 to £688. The lowest price recently found on this route was £569.

Question 1

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Manchester and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from £570 to £688.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £569.

Question 2

Which airlines fly to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Ethiopian Air, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg from Manchester according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 3

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around £675 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Manchester for as low as £615 on momondo.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

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The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from Manchester is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around £556, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Johannesburg from Manchester during November instead. Flights to Johannesburg in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around £586.

Question 5

Which airlines fly direct from Manchester to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Manchester to Johannesburg have to cover a significant distance and this means that there are not often direct flights between these two destinations, most flights along this route usually have a stop en route. There are only two airlines offering flights from Manchester to Johannesburg, one is Air France and the other is KLM. Combination tickets are also available which will provide services from both airlines to reach your destination, these tickets are good options for cheap flights from Manchester to Johannesburg. If you really want direct flights, you might want to look for one-way flights from Manchester to Johannesburg, as they sometimes offer direct flights with the larger planes doing one-way flights.

Question 6

What are the benefits of the different airports in Manchester and Johannesburg?

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The departure and arrival airports are very large airports which have all the main services for the travellers arriving or departing there. Both airports have high speed transportation areas inside the airport, restaurants and cafes in arrival areas, charging ports for your electronic devices, as well as free airport Wi-Fi for passengers. Being an extremely hot city, Johannesburg also has air conditioning flowing throughout most of the airport to give travellers a higher level of comfort while they are in the airport. Johannesburg has more runways as well as terminals than Manchester Airport due to the airport's popularity and the amount of travellers it receives year round. Both airports are disabledfriendly and feature ramps in all entrances and bathrooms for people with disabilities.

Question 7

What is the best way to get in and out of airports in Manchester and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If you are wondering how to best get to Manchester Airport, there are a number of options to choose from. Taking the train or a taxi are the two easiest ways to arrive to the airport. If you take a taxi, you should reach the airport in about 25 minutes. If you want to take the train, you will need to travel to Manchester station and and buy a train ticket which will take you straight to the airport. Once you arrive in Johannesburg, there will be several ways to arrive in the city. The airport has a very modern transport hub offering a train line called the Goutrain that services most nearby cities as well as the greater metropolitan area of Johannesburg. There are also buses that travel along routes in the city called my-citi buses that you can get from A to B for a small fee. If you would prefer not to use the public transport, then you still have the option of hiring your own car, which will give you more independence when travelling in South Africa.

Which cities can you get to from Johannesburg International Airport?

Some cities near Johannesburg are Alberton, Germiston, Soweto, Boksburg and Kempton Park. If you are planning to travel to these areas, the easiest way to do so would be to use city public transportation or hire your own transportation for the length of your visit. Johannesburg trains and buses are world-class and will get you where you need to go comfortably and relatively quickly. You can depart from the bus or train station located in the downtown area or, if you wish, you can take the Goutrain or my citi bus straight from the airport using the Johannesburg International Airport transportation hub. If you want more freedom when travelling, it may be a better option to hire a car so that you can drive wherever you need to go and not have to rely on the country's public transportation systems.

Question 8

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Johannesburg are refreshed on a daily basis.

Question 9

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

The number of operators available for flights from Manchester Airport to Johannesburg is 12 as of September 2026.

Question 10

How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Johannesburg.

Question 11

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Johannesburg. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best price found	£355
Fastest flight time	14h 10m
Direct flights	None

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom £425	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom £448	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 448 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £452	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 327 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom £476	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,651 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £490	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,474 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £504	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,576 reviews	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £505	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,534 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £515	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £558	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,209 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £568	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,216 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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