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Cheap flights from South Africa to Manchester from £165

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAN
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£507

One-way from

£165

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£597
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 8/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
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28/1
  • 28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£36 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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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Wed 21/109:50JNB - MAN
1 stop28h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 25/113:40MAN - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/1£495
Wed 18/214:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 25/218:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1£504
Sun 18/110:10JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/118:45MAN - JNB
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£507
Sun 8/215:25CPT - MAN
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/214:05MAN - CPT
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£509
Sun 8/219:45JNB - MAN
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/218:55MAN - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£520
Wed 18/223:59JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Wed 25/213:40MAN - JNB
2 stops20h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/1£524
Tue 13/110:10JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/111:10MAN - JNB
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£525
Sun 18/119:20JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 25mKLM
Sun 25/105:50MAN - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 6/1£526
Wed 4/220:15JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/206:25MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£534
Sun 8/214:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/218:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1£538
Wed 4/223:59JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Wed 11/213:40MAN - JNB
2 stops20h 30mKLM
Deal found 7/1£539
Tue 10/206:05CPT - MAN
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/218:45MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£541

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Manchester that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

14:30-07:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Sun 22/2

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

£538

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

06:05-23:20

2 stops19h 15m

Manchester

Tue 24/2

18:45-15:15

2 stops18h 30m

£541

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

09:25-13:15

1 stop29h 50m

Manchester

Tue 24/2

09:10-14:35

2 stops27h 25m

£547

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

15:15-08:20

2 stops19h 05m

Manchester

Tue 24/2

09:10-07:30

1 stop20h 20m

£556

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

09:25-08:20

1 stop24h 55m

Manchester

Sat 11/4

08:55-06:15

1 stop20h 20m

£566

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Thu 28/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

£567

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

14:30-08:20

2 stops19h 50m

Manchester

Wed 11/3

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

£574

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

09:50-06:10

1 stop22h 20m

Manchester

Thu 23/4

14:30-08:20

1 stop16h 50m

£582

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

09:50-12:15

1 stop28h 25m

Manchester

Thu 23/4

14:30-08:20

1 stop16h 50m

£582

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

14:30-08:20

2 stops19h 50m

Manchester

Thu 23/4

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

£582

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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 £302). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in December is currently the most expensive (average of £483). 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 9 January 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
3,463 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
1,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
7.5
Good
1,844 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
7,698 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
7,659 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £538. The distance between South Africa and Manchester is about 5785 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 (£243), Kenya Airways (£268), and Etihad Airways (£273).

  • 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 £302). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in December is currently the most expensive (average of £483). 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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SWISSCheapest£307Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£376Average£493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£383Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£422Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£425Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£467Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapest£490Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£550Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£557Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£557Average£689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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