Statistics on Manchester-Johannesburg flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Johannesburg (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Johannesburg from Manchester airport is $ 883 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 753 (in march) and $ 1186 (in august), which is a saving of $ 131 or a surplus of $ 303 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $774 to $829 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Johannesburg before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Johannesburg plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Johannesburg from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 753, saving $ 131 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 883). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1186).
Flight Manchester-Johannesburg: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 685 | $ 813 | good price |
| February | $ 707 | $ 815 | good price |
| March | $ 638 | $ 753 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 766 | $ 893 | fair price |
| May | $ 666 | $ 770 | good price |
| June | $ 682 | $ 784 | good price |
| July | $ 898 | $ 1035 | fair price |
| August | $ 1022 | $ 1186 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 741 | $ 849 | good price |
| October | $ 780 | $ 910 | fair price |
| November | $ 678 | $ 798 | good price |
| December | $ 816 | $ 993 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to Johannesburg
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Johannesburg range from $552 to $1271. 8% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $553 to $608), 1% at the maximum price (from $1216 to $1271). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $774 to $829 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Johannesburg flight
There are 16 companies that serve Manchester from Johannesburg airport: Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, EgyptAir, Air France, Etihad Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Kenya Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Brussels Airlines and TAP.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Manchester->Johannesburg route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Johannesburg flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $33. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $62.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Johannesburg to Manchester departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $63. Conversely, departing from Johannesburg on a saturday may cost you an additional $55.
Top prices Manchester-Johannesburg
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Johannesburg | 11-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 606 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Manchester → Johannesburg | 18-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 607 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Manchester → Johannesburg | 01-11 to 10-11-2025 | $ 619 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Manchester → Johannesburg | 02-11 to 21-11-2025 | $ 619 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Manchester → Johannesburg | 06-11 to 16-11-2025 | $ 619 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Manchester → Johannesburg | 08-11 to 16-11-2025 | $ 619 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Manchester → Johannesburg | 11-11 to 21-11-2025 | $ 619 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Manchester → Johannesburg | 12-11 to 26-11-2025 | $ 620 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Johannesburg | 16-11 to 28-11-2025 | $ 619 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Manchester → Johannesburg | 15-01 to 28-01-2026 | $ 619 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
When to book your flight Manchester - Johannesburg to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-Johannesburg flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Johannesburg, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 845 $, which is a saving of 38 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (123 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Johannesburg flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 722 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 803), 1 to 2 months ($ 771), 6 to 7 months ($ 792), 7 to 8 months ($ 804), 8 to 9 months ($ 724) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 723 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 725), 4 to 5 months ($ 811), 5 to 6 months ($ 802) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 703 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 736), 4 to 5 months ($ 722), 7 to 8 months ($ 751), 8 to 9 months ($ 752), 9 to 10 months ($ 715) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 848 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 866), 5 to 6 months ($ 879), 10 to 11 months ($ 849), 11 to 12 months ($ 883) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 721 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 757), 4 to 5 months ($ 727), 6 to 7 months ($ 741), 9 to 10 months ($ 744) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 745 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 748), 3 to 4 months ($ 764), 4 to 5 months ($ 759), 6 to 7 months ($ 763), 7 to 8 months ($ 752), 8 to 9 months ($ 765), 9 to 10 months ($ 783), 10 to 11 months ($ 783) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 984 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 990), 6 to 7 months ($ 1018), 8 to 9 months ($ 990), 10 to 11 months ($ 1001) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1061 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1110), 2 to 3 months ($ 1167), 9 to 10 months ($ 1093), 10 to 11 months ($ 1143), 11 to 12 months ($ 1157) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 788 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 833), 6 to 7 months ($ 816), 8 to 9 months ($ 820), 9 to 10 months ($ 832) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 815 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 891), 4 to 5 months ($ 855), 5 to 6 months ($ 844), 6 to 7 months ($ 909), 9 to 10 months ($ 873), 10 to 11 months ($ 857) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 740 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 797), 3 to 4 months ($ 778), 4 to 5 months ($ 759), 5 to 6 months ($ 749), 6 to 7 months ($ 785), 8 to 9 months ($ 783), 9 to 10 months ($ 798), 10 to 11 months ($ 796) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 904 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 974), 2 to 3 months ($ 990), 3 to 4 months ($ 957), 4 to 5 months ($ 952), 6 to 7 months ($ 978), 9 to 10 months ($ 991), 10 to 11 months ($ 983) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Johannesburg are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $24 more.
Manchester to Johannesburg: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1058 $826 to $1267 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 751 $606 to $921 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 731 $672 to $946 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 931 $686 to $1363 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1187 $925 to $3449 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 844 $681 to $2913 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 841 $630 to $950 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 745 $619 to $2937 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1017 $709 to $3588 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 930 $619 to $3553 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 833 $694 to $2058 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 912 $610 to $2943 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, october and november are cheaper to travel to Johannesburg. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!