Cheap flights from South Africa to Manchester from £248

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAN
26 Jul — 2 Aug1
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 26 June 2026.

Thu 24/919:25
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop18h 55m
SWISS
Wed 25/1118:45
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop34h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 26/6£582
Thu 19/1112:35
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop19h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 24/1107:45
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/6£597
Tue 21/717:55
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop24h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 8/918:05
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/6£601
Thu 10/922:35
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop15h 45m
SWISS
Mon 16/1118:45
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop34h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 24/6£602
Tue 21/713:15
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/909:25
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6£623
Tue 23/623:15
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop35h 55m
KLM
Wed 1/705:55
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop14h 25m
KLM
Deal found 22/6£625
Tue 21/713:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/917:35
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/6£626
Wed 23/900:10
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1106:00
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£629
Fri 24/713:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops45h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 13/822:55
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/6£631
Sat 25/713:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops27h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 13/822:55
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/6£632
Wed 1/713:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops27h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 26/922:55
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/6£632
Mon 3/819:20
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop13h 55m
SWISS
Sun 16/818:40
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop13h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 25/6£633

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 26 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£582

One-way from

£248

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£702
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 24/9-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 45m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
10/11
  • 10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£32 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 June 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 26 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Manchester that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

17:55-09:35

1 stop16h 40m

Manchester

Thu 13/8

17:35-09:40

2 stops39h 05m

£648

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

13:30-21:50

2 stops33h 20m

Manchester

Wed 16/9

10:40-10:15

1 stop22h 35m

£652

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

14:05-06:20

1 stop17h 15m

Manchester

Sun 20/9

21:45-09:10

2 stops34h 25m

£653

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

19:20-08:10

1 stop13h 50m

Manchester

Tue 28/7

18:40-16:15

2 stops44h 35m

£654

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

18:50-12:55

1 stop20h 05m

Manchester

Sun 29/11

22:30-09:40

2 stops33h 10m

£654

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

13:30-16:30

2 stops28h 00m

Manchester

Fri 14/8

17:35-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

£678
Fastest return journey

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

07:55-21:30

1 stop15h 35m

Manchester

Thu 21/1

06:00-05:50

1 stop21h 50m

£698

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

13:15-06:20

1 stop18h 05m

Manchester

Sun 6/9

08:05-10:15

1 stop25h 10m

£707

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/8

16:35-12:05

1 stop20h 30m

Manchester

Thu 27/8

13:10-11:50

1 stop21h 40m

£707

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

23:15-08:20

1 stop34h 05m

Manchester

Mon 17/8

17:50-21:25

2 stops26h 35m

£714

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Manchester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Manchester from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Manchester (average of £315). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £964). 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.

How often are flights from South Africa to Manchester delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between South Africa and Manchester have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Manchester flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Manchester?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Manchester is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 26 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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 13h 50m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £654. 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 (£254), Etihad Airways (£281), and Kenya Airways (£288).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Manchester (average of £315). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £964). 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
Ethiopian AirCheapest£451Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£472Average£521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£486Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£498Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£518Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£529Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapest£535Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£559Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£568Average£710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£568Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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