Cheap flights from Manchester to Johannesburg

Travel costs tend to rise during the peak holiday period and remain elevated through the early part of the southern summer when demand for intercontinental seats is strongest. As those periods pass, fares generally ease until they reach their lowest point in December which marks the start of a quieter travel window before the next cycle begins. You will see dated prices available across all months on this route allowing you to compare October through September without gaps in the calendar data.

The available options present a distinct split between legacy carriers and budget operators on this connecting route, with full-service airlines such as Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Egyptair and Air Algerie handling the majority of traffic while usually including checked baggage within their economy fares. Vueling Airlines operates alongside them but focuses on lower base prices that require add-ons for seats and luggage during booking.

Arriving at O.R. Tambo International late in the day means road conditions can slow your transfer significantly as peak commuter traffic may still be active in the surrounding areas, so you should allow extra buffer time for ground transport regardless of whether you use a taxi or a pre-booked shuttle service. Public transit options exist but require navigating transfers that are less straightforward than the flight connections themselves making direct road access the most reliable choice after dark.

Currency

ZAR (R)

Power sockets

Type C, D, G, N · 230 V

Language

South African Sign Language, Southern Ndebele, Sesotho, Tsonga, Tswana, Swazi, Northern Sotho, Venda, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, English

Emergency number

112

Calling code

+27

Internet domain

.za

Population of Johannesburg

4.8 M (2022)

Altitude

1,753 m · high altitude — take the first day slowly

Time zone

UTC+02 (Africa/Johannesburg)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify how your tickets are issued since booking flights with different airlines on separate reservations can leave you without assistance if a connection is missed during transit.
• Confirm baggage allowances carefully because low-cost operators like Vueling Airlines charge extra for checked luggage that legacy carriers typically include in their standard fares.
• Ensure all travel documents meet South African entry requirements well before departure to avoid any delays at the check-in counter regardless of your chosen carrier.
• Review the layover duration at intermediate airports so you have enough time to clear security and reach your next gate during the transfer.