What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester?

If you book a flight to Manchester, you will be flying into Manchester, which is the city’s only airport. Manchester (MAN) is located 14,4 km from the centre of Manchester.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Manchester . Flying to Manchester in August will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Manchester if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Manchester on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Manchester?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Manchester.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Manchester?

Manchester is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Manchester. One-way flights to Manchester typically cost R1 033, while return flights cost around R1 582.

How much is a return flight to Manchester?

A return flight to Manchester will typically cost around R107, however they can be found for as little as R86.

Where does the fastest flight to Manchester depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Manchester, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 30 minutes).

Does Manchester have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Manchester can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Manchester?

Yes. Manchester has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Inn Manchester is the closest property to Manchester (0,0 km away from Manchester).

R6 102+ Flights to Manchester, England

Flights to Manchester in 2025

Return from	R10 397
One-way from	R6 102
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 425

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2 total stops
27h 20m total
Johannesburg to Manchester

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18h 45m total
Johannesburg to Manchester

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Thu 27/210:10JNB - MAN

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/318:45MAN - JNB

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R10 010

Wed 5/320:25JNB - MAN

1 stop13h 45mSWISS

Sat 29/318:50MAN - JNB

1 stop13h 35mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R10 397

Thu 27/210:10JNB - MAN

1 stop15h 10mLufthansa

Mon 17/312:45MAN - JNB

2 stops16h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R11 042

Mon 19/59:50JNB - MAN

1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways

Mon 16/620:40MAN - JNB

1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/2R11 135

Mon 12/514:30JNB - MAN

2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air

Mon 2/617:30MAN - JNB

2 stops18h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R12 554

Sun 9/31:15JNB - MAN

2 stops22h 45mKenya Airways

Fri 14/313:40MAN - JNB

2 stops32h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/2R13 126

Fri 16/523:15JNB - MAN

1 stop23h 30mKLM

Fri 6/611:10MAN - JNB

1 stop33h 10mKLM

Deal found 20/2R13 531

Fri 16/519:25JNB - MAN

1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways

Fri 13/612:35MAN - JNB

1 stop19h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2R13 863

Tue 6/517:00JNB - MAN

2 stops21h 10mQatar Airways

Sat 8/1114:05MAN - JNB

1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R16 942

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Wed 5/320:25JNB - MAN

1 stop13h 45mSWISS

Sat 29/318:50MAN - JNB

1 stop13h 35mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R10 397

Mon 19/59:50JNB - MAN

1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways

Mon 16/620:40MAN - JNB

1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/2R11 135

Mon 19/59:50JNB - MAN

1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/611:10MAN - JNB

2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R11 817

Mon 12/514:30JNB - MAN

2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air

Mon 2/617:30MAN - JNB

2 stops18h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R12 554

Sun 9/31:15JNB - MAN

2 stops22h 45mKenya Airways

Fri 14/313:40MAN - JNB

2 stops32h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/2R13 126

Fri 16/523:15JNB - MAN

1 stop23h 30mKLM

Fri 6/611:10MAN - JNB

1 stop33h 10mKLM

Deal found 20/2R13 531

Mon 12/519:00JNB - MAN

1 stop14h 25mLufthansa

Mon 2/617:45MAN - JNB

2 stops37h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R13 660

Fri 16/519:25JNB - MAN

1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways

Fri 13/612:35MAN - JNB

1 stop19h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2R13 863

Tue 6/517:00JNB - MAN

2 stops21h 10mQatar Airways

Sat 8/1114:05MAN - JNB

1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R16 942

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Wed 26/21:15JNB - MAN

2 stops20h 25mKenya Airways

Sun 16/313:40MAN - JNB

2 stops32h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/2R14 416

Thu 27/210:10JNB - MAN

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/318:45MAN - JNB

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R10 010

Thu 27/210:10JNB - MAN

1 stop15h 10mLufthansa

Mon 17/312:45MAN - JNB

2 stops16h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R11 042

Thu 27/212:20JNB - MAN

3 stops45h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 17/317:40MAN - JNB

4 stops39h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R31 192

Wed 5/320:25JNB - MAN

1 stop13h 45mSWISS

Sat 29/318:50MAN - JNB

1 stop13h 35mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R10 397

Wed 5/314:35JNB - MAN

1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air

Sat 29/318:30MAN - JNB

2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R12 904

Sun 9/31:15JNB - MAN

2 stops22h 45mKenya Airways

Fri 14/313:40MAN - JNB

2 stops32h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/2R13 126

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Sat 8/313:20JNB - MAN

1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R6 102

Thu 3/412:10JNB - MAN

2 stops47h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/2R6 987

Wed 2/41:15JNB - MAN

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R7 245

Mon 30/69:50JNB - MAN

1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/2R7 743

Sat 12/413:25JNB - MAN

1 stop19h 20mEmirates

Deal found 20/2R8 867

Thu 3/418:50JNB - MAN

1 stop19h 35mAir France

Deal found 20/2R8 996

Fri 25/44:00JNB - MAN

3 stops29h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R12 812

Thu 24/43:10JNB - MAN

3 stops30h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 20/2R20 979

Thu 3/417:50JNB - MAN

1 stop23h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/2R33 312

Wed 30/419:25JNB - MAN

2 stops19h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2R58 217

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JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

20:25-8:10

1 stop13h 45m

Manchester

Sat 29/3

18:50-10:25

1 stop13h 35m

R10 397

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

9:50-7:05

1 stop22h 15m

Manchester

Mon 16/6

20:40-8:35

1 stop34h 55m

R11 135

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

9:50-7:05

1 stop22h 15m

Manchester

Mon 16/6

11:10-8:35

2 stops44h 25m

R11 817

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

14:30-8:15

2 stops18h 45m

Manchester

Mon 2/6

17:30-13:05

2 stops18h 35m

R12 554

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

1:15-22:00

2 stops22h 45m

Manchester

Fri 14/3

13:40-0:15

2 stops32h 35m

R13 126

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

Manchester

Fri 6/6

11:10-21:20

1 stop33h 10m

R13 531

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

19:00-8:25

1 stop14h 25m

Manchester

Mon 2/6

17:45-8:35

2 stops37h 50m

R13 660

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

19:25-9:50

1 stop15h 25m

Manchester

Fri 13/6

12:35-9:25

1 stop19h 50m

R13 863

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

17:00-13:10

2 stops21h 10m

Manchester

Sat 8/11

14:05-15:35

1 stop23h 30m

R16 942

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

13:20-6:05

1 stop18h 45m

R6 102

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Travel insights for flights to Manchester

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Manchester including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Booking 16 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Manchester. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Manchester?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Manchester takes 13 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Manchester from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Manchester?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Manchester should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Manchester?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Manchester are SWISS, Lufthansa and Emirates.

SWISS

From R456

Lufthansa

From R463

Emirates

From R783

Kenya Airways

From R662

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Manchester?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Manchester are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

Rainfall in Manchester by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Manchester by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS to Manchester by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 331 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 568 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 609 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 449 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

What is good to know if travelling to Manchester?

For a little retail therapy, try heading down to the Old Trafford Center, boasting over 200 shops, ranging from high-end to the quaintest souvenir outlets!
Foodies should try swinging by the Lowry Hotel, Harvey Nicholls, the Market Restaurant, and the Soup Kitchen in Manchester for some of the best eats in town.
Castlefield, designated as an ‘Urban Heritage Park” showcases some of the most beautifully restored Victorian houses along the old canals. You’ll also be able to view the reconstructed Roman Fort while you’re here. Other great sites include the Bridgewater Canal, sitting quietly alongside the other old warehouses which have been restored and revamped into restaurants, hotels, and offices.
To escape the hustle and bustle of the city, visitors can explore some 600-acres of greenery in Heaton Park, the biggest one of its kind in Manchester and one of Europe’s largest municipal parks. You may also want to consider seeing Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden, renowned for great picnic spots.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester?
If you book a flight to Manchester, you will be flying into Manchester, which is the city’s only airport. Manchester (MAN) is located 14,4 km from the centre of Manchester.
Can I find cheaper flights to Manchester if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Manchester on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Manchester?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Manchester.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Manchester?
Manchester is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Manchester. One-way flights to Manchester typically cost R1 033, while return flights cost around R1 582.
How much is a return flight to Manchester?
A return flight to Manchester will typically cost around R107, however they can be found for as little as R86.
Where does the fastest flight to Manchester depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Manchester, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 30 minutes).
Does Manchester have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Manchester can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Manchester?
Yes. Manchester has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Inn Manchester is the closest property to Manchester (0,0 km away from Manchester).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

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What is good to know if travelling to Manchester?

What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester?

Can I find cheaper flights to Manchester if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Manchester?

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How much is a return flight to Manchester?

Where does the fastest flight to Manchester depart from?

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