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Flights from Johannesburg to Manchester (JNB-MAN): Airlines, USD Fares

Flights Johannesburg (JNB) to Manchester (MAN): BA operate ~3/week, ~11.7h.

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🇿🇦 JNB 🇬🇧 MAN
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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Airlines

3×

Per week

$9,000

From (est.)

11.7h

Nonstop

Johannesburg (JNB) → Manchester (MAN)

JNB🇿🇦

Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International

DISTANCE

10 062 km

MAN🇬🇧

Manchester

Manchester

~13h 39mDirect flights+0 h · same time zone

Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).

Fare trend — last 3weeks

↑ up 11%
Weekly fare trend for JNB → MAN from 2026-W23 to 2026-W25. Min $404, max $449, current $449.$449 max $449 min $4042026-W232026-W25

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Flights Johannesburg -> Manchester (JNB-MAN) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Johannesburg to Manchester connects South Africa with the north of England, with around 3 flights a week. The route carries business travellers, tourists, members of the South African community in northern England and connecting passengers. Block time is close to twelve hours.

Airlines on this route

British Airways operates JNB-MAN, flying a full-service widebody direct to Manchester with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. The direct service spares travellers from northern England a connection through London.

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
British Airways (BA)23 kgOneworld

USD fares — JNB-MAN

JNB-MAN fares climb around the UK summer, the December holidays and Easter. For those dates, booking three to four months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, six to ten weeks usually secures a workable economy fare in USD.

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About Manchester

Manchester is one of the largest cities in the north of England, a centre of business, sport and culture. For travellers from Johannesburg the direct service makes it a practical gateway to northern England without a connection through London.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Manchester? Direct JNB-MAN flights are operated by British Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the JNB-MAN flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 11.7 hours. The JNB-MAN route runs roughly 3 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a JNB-MAN flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $800-2,200 USD band. Book 8-14 weeks ahead for UK/US diaspora corridors; school-holiday and December peaks add 30-60%.

What is the checked baggage allowance on JNB-MAN? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking. Diaspora travellers should check each carrier’s extra-baggage uplift.

What currency is used in Manchester? Manchester uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

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