Cheap flights from Manchester to South Africa from £347

MAN — JNB
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to South Africa

Mon 7/1217:05 -
1 stop16h 20m
Thu 24/1219:40 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 4/11£584
Thu 12/1113:30 -
1 stop15h 40m
Wed 25/1121:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 6/11£586
Sat 5/1213:30 -
1 stop16h 05m
Wed 20/121:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 7/11£589
Wed 11/1106:00 -
2 stops24h 40m
Thu 19/1113:45 -
2 stops31h 50m
Deal found 4/11£591
Sat 14/1122:25 -
2 stops32h 00m
Sun 6/1200:20 -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 7/11£592
Thu 19/1113:30 -
1 stop15h 40m
Wed 2/1221:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 3/11£594
Sat 5/1211:00 -
1 stop22h 25m
Fri 25/1223:55 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 4/11£597
Thu 12/1122:30 -
1 stop21h 55m
Wed 25/1100:20 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 7/11£600
Fri 6/1117:25 -
1 stop26h 35m
Sun 22/1123:59 -
1 stop22h 01m
Deal found 4/11£600
Wed 30/1218:30 -
2 stops16h 55m
Sat 16/114:15 -
2 stops20h 05m
Deal found 8/11£657
Sun 6/1215:25 -
2 stops19h 35m
Thu 10/1213:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 3/11£675
Mon 30/1114:00 -
1 stop31h 00m
Tue 15/1200:55 -
1 stop38h 00m
Deal found 8/11£676

Find flight deals from Manchester to South Africa

Round-trip from

£584

One-way from

£347

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£642
Air France
  • Air France
  • 7/12-24/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
10/1-31/12
  • 10/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 35m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 10/1

12:00-07:35

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£347

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN Manchester - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MANJNB

Manchester

Sun 22/11

14:30-10:40

2 stops42h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£362

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 25/11

06:00-17:20

3 stops57h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£362

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN Manchester - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 21/11

17:15-08:40

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£371

ManchesterDurban

MAN Manchester - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MANDUR

Manchester

Thu 19/11

17:55-17:55

3 stops46h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£376

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN Manchester - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MANJNB

Manchester

Wed 13/1

09:50-15:35

2 stops27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£377

ManchesterDurban

MAN Manchester - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MANDUR

Manchester

Fri 19/2

06:55-07:15

3 stops46h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£409

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN Manchester - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MANJNB

Manchester

Thu 26/11

07:35-07:10

3 stops21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£433

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 3/12

21:30-17:25

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£450

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 19/3

17:30-23:00

2 stops27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£450

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Manchester with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to South Africa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Africa (average of £630). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £928). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Manchester to South Africa is 33 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 South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways from Manchester to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to South Africa?

    Located just 8.9 mi from the city center, Manchester (MAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Africa from Manchester.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to South Africa?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air fly from Manchester to South Africa in about 17h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 35m. The distance from Manchester to South Africa is about 6068 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Manchester to South Africa are British Airways (£229), Egyptair (£315), and Etihad Airways (£318).

  • What are the most popular routes from Manchester to South Africa?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to South Africa 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 Manchester to South Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Africa (average of £630). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £928). 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 Manchester to South Africa

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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£423Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£428Average£821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapest£461Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£483Average£770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£498Average£803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£516Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£524Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£550Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest£566Average£864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£571Average£955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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