Cheap flights from South Africa to Manchester from £283

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 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAN
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£487

One-way from

£283

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£616
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 3/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£38 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Manchester

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 17 September 2025.

Thu 6/1109:50JNB - MAN
1 stop34h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 23/1113:40MAN - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9£481
Mon 3/1120:15JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Mon 10/1114:05MAN - JNB
1 stop18h 25mSWISS
Deal found 15/9£487
Thu 4/1219:40JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 30mAir France
Wed 21/117:05MAN - JNB
1 stop17h 05mAir France
Deal found 14/9£493
Wed 29/1023:59JNB - MAN
1 stop24h 01mKLM
Wed 5/1117:25MAN - JNB
1 stop26h 40mKLM
Deal found 14/9£493
Sun 2/1123:59JNB - MAN
1 stop24h 01mKLM
Sun 30/1105:50MAN - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 16/9£495
Thu 30/1023:59JNB - MAN
1 stop24h 01mKLM
Thu 6/1105:50MAN - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 15/9£496
Tue 23/1209:50JNB - MAN
1 stop34h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/1208:25MAN - JNB
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9£510
Mon 3/1123:59JNB - MAN
1 stop24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1117:05MAN - JNB
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£511
Sun 2/1123:59JNB - MAN
1 stop24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1119:40MAN - JNB
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£524
Sun 30/1109:50JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1219:55MAN - JNB
1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9£527
Sun 19/1021:45JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 45mEgyptair
Thu 30/1013:30MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 15/9£534
Tue 11/1112:30CPT - MAN
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1108:10MAN - CPT
3 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£562

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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 2/11

23:59-20:05

1 stop22h 06m

Manchester

Sun 30/11

13:40-22:05

1 stop30h 25m

£496

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

09:50-17:55

1 stop34h 05m

Manchester

Tue 30/12

08:25-08:20

1 stop21h 55m

£510

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

09:50-12:15

1 stop28h 25m

Manchester

Tue 10/2

08:25-08:20

1 stop21h 55m

£512

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

23:59-22:00

1 stop24h 01m

Manchester

Sun 30/11

19:40-22:05

2 stops24h 25m

£524

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

09:50-06:10

1 stop22h 20m

Manchester

Sun 7/12

13:40-08:20

1 stop16h 40m

£543

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

09:25-17:55

1 stop34h 30m

Manchester

Tue 10/2

09:10-07:30

1 stop20h 20m

£551

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

17:00-22:00

3 stops31h 00m

Manchester

Sun 30/11

13:40-15:50

2 stops24h 10m

£556

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

17:00-20:05

2 stops29h 05m

Manchester

Mon 10/11

13:40-15:50

2 stops24h 10m

£557

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

Manchester

Tue 10/2

05:50-09:15

2 stops25h 25m

£559

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

23:15-08:20

1 stop34h 05m

Manchester

Sat 1/11

11:05-05:50

1 stop16h 45m

£590

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Manchester as you normally would.

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 17 September 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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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 22h 06m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £496. 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 Kenya Airways (£283), Etihad Airways (£293), and Turkish Airlines (£363).

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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£275Average£428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£354Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£370Average£472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£389Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£416Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£477Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£518Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£521Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£542Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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