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Cheap flights from South Africa to Manchester from £238

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAN
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Manchester

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Fri 13/219:45
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/211:10
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£502
Mon 2/223:59
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop24h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/211:05
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£503
Tue 17/310:10
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/309:10
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£505
Mon 27/408:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop15h 30m
Lufthansa
Mon 4/517:55
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 30/1£508
Fri 13/214:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/218:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1£509
Mon 16/323:59
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop34h 21m
KLM
Mon 23/309:05
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 00m
KLM
Deal found 1/2£511
Tue 17/310:10
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop15h 10m
Lufthansa
Tue 24/311:15
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 31/1£513
Mon 16/323:59
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/317:05
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£516
Wed 3/613:50
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops19h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 17/618:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2£517
Mon 27/408:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/511:10
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1£525
Mon 2/223:59
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop24h 01m
KLM
Tue 10/213:40
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
KLM
Deal found 1/2£527
Thu 26/212:35
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 1/321:30
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1£543

Find flight deals from South Africa to Manchester

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Manchester flight deals. Data was last updated 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£502

One-way from

£238

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£516
Brussels Airlines
  • Brussels Airlines
  • 13/2-20/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 10m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Manchester that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Manchester that are best for you.

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Manchester

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

Manchester

Wed 17/6

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

£517

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

12:35-07:05

1 stop20h 30m

Manchester

Sun 1/3

21:30-17:30

1 stop18h 00m

£543

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-16:55

1 stop23h 55m

Manchester

Thu 21/5

14:55-11:05

1 stop19h 10m

£567

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

14:35-07:30

2 stops18h 55m

Manchester

Tue 17/3

18:30-13:45

2 stops17h 15m

£577

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:05-15:50

1 stop22h 45m

Manchester

Wed 11/3

16:50-10:50

1 stop16h 00m

£586

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-07:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Wed 11/3

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

£592

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

01:35-20:05

3 stops20h 30m

Manchester

Wed 11/3

13:40-10:55

2 stops19h 15m

£600

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

18:30-11:15

1 stop18h 45m

Manchester

Tue 17/3

08:50-16:45

1 stop29h 55m

£613

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

09:50-12:15

1 stop28h 25m

Manchester

Fri 3/4

20:45-08:20

1 stop34h 35m

£618

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-23:15

2 stops32h 00m

Manchester

Wed 25/3

08:15-11:50

2 stops25h 35m

£619

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Manchester

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Manchester

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Manchester?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Manchester (average of £299). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in December is currently the most expensive (average of £478). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Manchester. Reviews last updated 2 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS from South Africa to Manchester by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,448 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,758 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,711 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester from South Africa?

    Manchester (MAN), located 8.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Manchester.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Manchester?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Manchester can take about 19h 40m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £517. The distance between South Africa and Manchester is about 6158 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Manchester one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Manchester are Qatar Airways (£241), Kenya Airways (£263), and Etihad Airways (£268).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Manchester?

    The most popular route from South Africa to Manchester is Johannesburg OR Tambo - Manchester. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Manchester or Port Elizabeth - Manchester.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Manchester that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Manchester?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Manchester.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Manchester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Manchester by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Manchester?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Manchester (average of £299). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in December is currently the most expensive (average of £478). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£370Average£485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£374Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£392Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£415Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£431Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£458Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapest£481Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£540Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£547Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£547Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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