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Cheap flights from South Africa to Manchester from £205

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAN
25 Jun — 2 Jul1
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 May 2026.

Mon 1/608:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/611:10
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5£592
Mon 14/1213:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops34h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 7/223:15
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/5£598
Thu 16/713:15
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/721:15
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5£598
Wed 29/709:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/909:20
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/5£602
Wed 5/809:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 25/820:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/5£603
Thu 6/809:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 27/820:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/5£604
Thu 11/617:00
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops28h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 18/613:45
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/5£608
Tue 21/717:00
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops30h 00m
Kenya Airways
Wed 19/808:55
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops29h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/5£610
Mon 8/608:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/618:40
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5£610
Mon 3/809:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 22/820:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/5£614
Tue 9/619:00
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop16h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 16/610:35
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/5£615
Wed 29/713:15
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 2/908:05
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5£616

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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£587

One-way from

£205

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£610
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 18/6-25/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
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16/9
  • 16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 50m 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

13:30-09:35

2 stops45h 05m

Manchester

Thu 18/6

10:40-09:40

2 stops22h 00m

£646
Fastest return journey

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

15:10-08:30

2 stops18h 20m

Manchester

Tue 9/6

18:30-13:45

2 stops18h 15m

£682

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

12:40-06:20

1 stop18h 40m

Manchester

Thu 18/6

08:05-04:00

1 stop18h 55m

£683

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

17:50-09:35

1 stop16h 45m

Manchester

Mon 24/8

10:40-09:40

2 stops22h 00m

£685

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

13:15-12:00

1 stop23h 45m

Manchester

Mon 29/6

14:05-16:40

1 stop25h 35m

£718

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:15-07:45

1 stop19h 30m

Manchester

Tue 9/6

21:20-16:40

1 stop18h 20m

£720

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

23:15-10:10

1 stop35h 55m

Manchester

Mon 17/8

17:50-21:25

2 stops26h 35m

£729

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

13:15-11:00

2 stops22h 45m

Manchester

Mon 17/8

21:15-10:15

1 stop36h 00m

£762

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

13:30-16:05

2 stops27h 35m

Manchester

Mon 24/8

10:40-09:40

2 stops22h 00m

£793

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

13:30-09:35

2 stops45h 05m

Manchester

Sat 22/8

22:55-09:40

2 stops33h 45m

£827

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 £308). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in May is currently the most expensive (average of £1,443). 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 81 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 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
KLM
7.8
Good
1,521 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,443 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,031 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,005 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Manchester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 18h 20m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £682. 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 (£254), Etihad Airways (£272), and Kenya Airways (£282).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Manchester (average of £308). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in May is currently the most expensive (average of £1,443). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Manchester. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£441Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£442Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£462Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£476Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapest£508Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapest£513Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£518Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£548Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£556Average£700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£557Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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