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Cheap flights from South Africa to Manchester from £256

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAN
23 Mar — 30 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 21 February 2026.

Tue 3/310:10
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop15h 10m
Lufthansa
Mon 23/306:25
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/2£510
Mon 2/314:30
JNB
-
MAN
3 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/306:45
MAN
-
JNB
3 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£513
Sun 8/314:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£515
Sun 8/323:59
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop24h 01m
KLM
Tue 24/305:50
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
KLM
Deal found 20/2£516
Sun 8/323:59
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop24h 01m
KLM
Mon 23/311:00
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop33h 05m
KLM
Deal found 19/2£517
Thu 5/323:59
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/311:05
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£519
Mon 2/319:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop23h 15m
Lufthansa
Mon 23/306:25
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/2£520
Thu 12/310:10
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop15h 10m
Lufthansa
Sun 22/311:15
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/2£521
Thu 7/513:50
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops19h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 28/518:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops19h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/2£523
Fri 24/409:50
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/420:55
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£524
Sat 4/409:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 11/414:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/2£534
Thu 14/514:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 24/518:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/2£536

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 21 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£510

One-way from

£256

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£550
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 3/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 25m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£32 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 21 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Manchester that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

23:59-22:00

1 stop24h 01m

Manchester

Mon 23/3

11:00-22:05

1 stop33h 05m

£517

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

Manchester

Wed 17/6

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

£538

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-08:20

2 stops19h 50m

Manchester

Thu 12/3

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

£552

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

Manchester

Wed 27/5

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

£559

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

Manchester

Mon 25/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

£559

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

08:45-10:25

2 stops26h 40m

Manchester

Mon 18/5

18:05-08:35

1 stop13h 30m

£568

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Mon 25/5

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

£569

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

15:25-08:30

2 stops18h 05m

Manchester

Thu 4/6

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

£573

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

Manchester

Sun 31/5

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

£578

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

13:40-06:45

1 stop19h 05m

Manchester

Sat 7/3

08:50-11:40

1 stop24h 50m

£584

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/2

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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 £349). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in December is currently the most expensive (average of £507). 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 21 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
3,525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,525 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
1,457 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
1,878 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
7,802 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
7,757 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £538. 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 (£246), Kenya Airways (£268), and Etihad Airways (£272).

  • 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 £349). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in December is currently the most expensive (average of £507). 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£374Average£492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£403Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapest£421Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£433Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£440Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£465Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapest£489Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£549Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£556Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£556Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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