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Cheap flights from South Africa to Manchester from £264

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAN
27 janv. — 3 févr.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 28 décembre 2025.

ven. 26/1223:59JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 46mKLM
ven. 2/105:50MAN - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/12£562
sam. 27/1220:15JNB - MAN
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
sam. 3/106:45MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12£614
sam. 27/1219:45JNB - MAN
2 stops16h 45mLufthansa
sam. 3/106:45MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 24/12£636
ven. 26/1223:00JNB - MAN
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
ven. 2/118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/12£753
ven. 26/1217:00JNB - MAN
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
ven. 2/115:15MAN - JNB
3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12£951
sam. 27/1219:25JNB - MAN
3 stops38h 05mEthiopian Air
sam. 3/118:30MAN - JNB
4 stops39h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/12£1,278

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 28 décembre 2025.

Round-trip from

£491

One-way from

£264

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£626
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
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1/2
  • 1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£37 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 December 2025
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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 28 décembre 2025.
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

mer. 21/1

09:50-06:10

1 stop22h 20m

Manchester

dim. 25/1

08:25-08:20

1 stop21h 55m

£491

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 29/1

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

Manchester

jeu. 5/2

17:25-22:05

1 stop26h 40m

£515

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/2

14:15-23:20

2 stops35h 05m

Manchester

lun. 16/2

17:45-13:25

2 stops17h 40m

£530

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/2

14:15-23:20

2 stops35h 05m

Manchester

lun. 16/2

18:45-07:30

1 stop34h 45m

£532

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 29/1

14:30-08:20

2 stops19h 50m

Manchester

jeu. 5/2

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

£533

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/2

14:35-07:30

2 stops18h 55m

Manchester

lun. 16/2

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

£535

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 29/1

19:20-10:10

2 stops16h 50m

Manchester

jeu. 5/2

11:05-12:10

1 stop23h 05m

£539

Port ElizabethManchester

PLZ - MAN

PLZMAN

Port Elizabeth

lun. 9/2

15:45-23:20

2 stops33h 35m

Manchester

lun. 16/2

17:45-15:05

2 stops19h 20m

£542

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 30/1

14:30-07:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

ven. 10/4

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

£546

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

mer. 14/1

09:25-08:20

1 stop24h 55m

Manchester

mar. 20/1

18:45-14:35

2 stops17h 50m

£567

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Manchester

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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 £295). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of £472). 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 28 décembre 2025.
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
3,447 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
3,447 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
1,435 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
1,832 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
7,659 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
7,616 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 14h 46m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £515. 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 (£242), Kenya Airways (£267), and Etihad Airways (£271).

  • 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 £295). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of £472). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Manchester

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£300Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£374Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£381Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£420Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£423Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£465Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapest£488Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£548Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£554Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£554Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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