How to get from Johannesburg to Manchester: connecting flights, about 15h 20m total

Flights from Johannesburg to Manchester

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Best fares from Johannesburg to Manchester

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $420 26 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $420

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via London: 15h 20m
two tickets, via London: $409
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 5,797 mi (9,330 km)

fastest

Via London

United Kingdom

15h 20m

with the connection

Johannesburg to London flight 11h 15m

Connection of about 3h

London to Manchester flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $409

Via Zurich

Switzerland

15h 30m

with the connection

Johannesburg to Zurich flight 10h 30m

Connection of about 3h

Zurich to Manchester flight 2h

two ticketsfrom $654

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

15h 31m

with the connection

Johannesburg to Amsterdam flight 11h 11m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Manchester flight 1h 20m

two ticketsfrom $778

Via Munich

Germany

15h 43m

with the connection

Johannesburg to Munich flight 10h 28m

Connection of about 3h

Munich to Manchester flight 2h 15m

Via Madrid

Spain

15h 45m

with the connection

Johannesburg to Madrid flight 10h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Madrid to Manchester flight 2h 35m

two ticketsfrom $450

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Johannesburg to cities closest to Manchester

Johannesburg to London London: 163 mi (262 km) from Manchester, flight 11h 15m from $304 Johannesburg to Amsterdam Amsterdam: 306 mi (493 km) from Manchester, flight 11h 11m from $427 Johannesburg to Paris Paris: 376 mi (605 km) from Manchester, flight 11h 38m from $412 Johannesburg to Frankfurt Frankfurt: 518 mi (834 km) from Manchester, flight 11h Johannesburg to Zurich Zurich: 634 mi (1,021 km) from Manchester, flight 10h 30m from $362 Johannesburg to Munich Munich: 705 mi (1,135 km) from Manchester, flight 10h 28m

To Manchester from cities closest to Johannesburg

Jeddah to Manchester Jeddah: 3,378 mi (5,437 km) from Johannesburg, flight 7h 3m from $256 Hurghada to Manchester Hurghada: 3,714 mi (5,977 km) from Johannesburg, flight 6h 15m from $77 Riyadh to Manchester Riyadh: 3,731 mi (6,005 km) from Johannesburg, flight 7h 18m Sharm el Sheikh to Manchester Sharm el Sheikh: 3,767 mi (6,063 km) from Johannesburg, flight 6h 5m from $61 Doha to Manchester Doha: 3,887 mi (6,256 km) from Johannesburg, flight 7h 20m from $277 Cairo to Manchester Cairo: 3,892 mi (6,264 km) from Johannesburg, flight 5h 30m from $68

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Manchester?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via London.

What is the fastest way to fly from Johannesburg to Manchester?

Via London: 11h 15m to the connection, 1h 5m after it, about 15h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Manchester with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via London from $409. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Johannesburg and Manchester?

London (15h 20m total), Zurich (15h 30m total), Amsterdam (15h 31m total), Munich (15h 43m total) and Madrid (15h 45m total).

How far is Manchester from Johannesburg?

5,797 mi (9,330 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.