How to get from Manchester to Johannesburg: connecting flights, about 15h 10m total

Flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

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Best fares from Manchester to Johannesburg

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

Cheapest one-way $391 15 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $391 15 November, Sun Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $391

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Amsterdam: 15h 10m
two tickets, via Munich: $547
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 5,797 mi (9,330 km)

fastest

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

15h 10m

with the connection

Manchester to Amsterdam flight 1h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Johannesburg flight 10h 50m

two ticketsfrom $1,036

Via London

15h 20m

with the connection

Manchester to London flight 1h 15m

Connection of about 3h

London to Johannesburg flight 11h 5m

two ticketsfrom $980

Via Munich

Germany

15h 30m

with the connection

Manchester to Munich flight 2h

Connection of about 3h

Munich to Johannesburg flight 10h 30m

two ticketsfrom $547

Via Zurich

Switzerland

15h 30m

with the connection

Manchester to Zurich flight 2h

Connection of about 3h

Zurich to Johannesburg flight 10h 30m

Via Madrid

Spain

15h 40m

with the connection

Manchester to Madrid flight 2h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Madrid to Johannesburg flight 10h 5m

two ticketsfrom $577

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 Manchester to cities closest to Johannesburg

Manchester to Jeddah Jeddah: 3,378 mi (5,437 km) from Johannesburg, flight 6h 33m from $254 Manchester to Hurghada Hurghada: 3,714 mi (5,977 km) from Johannesburg, flight 5h 35m from $145 Manchester to Riyadh Riyadh: 3,731 mi (6,005 km) from Johannesburg, flight 6h 25m Manchester to Sharm el Sheikh Sharm el Sheikh: 3,767 mi (6,063 km) from Johannesburg, flight 5h 35m from $73 Manchester to Doha Doha: 3,887 mi (6,256 km) from Johannesburg, flight 6h 50m from $219 Manchester to Cairo Cairo: 3,892 mi (6,264 km) from Johannesburg, flight 5h 10m from $131

To Johannesburg from cities closest to Manchester

London to Johannesburg London: 163 mi (262 km) from Manchester, flight 11h 5m from $438 Amsterdam to Johannesburg Amsterdam: 306 mi (493 km) from Manchester, flight 10h 50m from $454 Paris to Johannesburg Paris: 376 mi (605 km) from Manchester, flight 11h 23m from $448 Frankfurt to Johannesburg Frankfurt: 518 mi (834 km) from Manchester, flight 11h from $507 Zurich to Johannesburg Zurich: 634 mi (1,021 km) from Manchester, flight 10h 30m Munich to Johannesburg Munich: 705 mi (1,135 km) from Manchester, flight 10h 30m from $501

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Manchester to Johannesburg?

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

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

Via Amsterdam: 1h 20m to the connection, 10h 50m after it, about 15h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Munich from $547. 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 Manchester and Johannesburg?

Amsterdam (15h 10m total), London (15h 20m total), Munich (15h 30m total), Zurich (15h 30m total) and Madrid (15h 40m total).

How far is Johannesburg from Manchester?

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.