Cheap flights from Manchester to South Africa from £343

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — JNB
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Mon 29/1218:30MAN - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 16/114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£529
Wed 31/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 18/115:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/12£607
Wed 31/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 19/114:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/12£647
Fri 19/1218:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/123:00JNB - MAN
2 stops34h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12£694
Wed 31/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/114:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/12£701
Wed 31/1213:40MAN - CPT
3 stops21h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 21/123:25CPT - MAN
2 stops36h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12£712
Sat 20/1218:30MAN - JNB
2 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12£731
Sat 27/1213:40MAN - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Sat 17/109:50JNB - MAN
1 stop34h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/12£736
Wed 31/1217:25MAN - CPT
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/107:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£740
Wed 31/1206:00MAN - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Wed 21/107:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 16/12£748
Mon 29/1220:40MAN - JNB
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/119:20JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£749
Wed 31/1206:25MAN - CPT
2 stops28h 15mLufthansa
Wed 21/114:15CPT - MAN
2 stops20h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£755

Find flight deals from Manchester to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Manchester to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£488

One-way from

£343

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£895
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/3-2/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
18/2
  • 18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sun 1/2

05:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

23:59-22:00

1 stop24h 01m

£502

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sun 1/2

05:50-10:50

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

19:05-18:40

2 stops25h 35m

£541

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 9/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

14:35-08:30

2 stops18h 55m

£542

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Mon 2/3

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-08:20

2 stops19h 50m

£560

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Mon 19/1

07:45-03:55

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

13:45-06:00

1 stop18h 15m

£573

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 31/1

16:35-10:25

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

22:00-14:00

1 stop18h 00m

£574

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Mon 16/3

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

14:30-07:30

2 stops19h 00m

£578

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 14/2

09:05-22:05

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:20-16:05

1 stop22h 45m

£584

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Thu 15/1

17:05-22:05

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

19:20-16:05

1 stop22h 45m

£592

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Wed 21/1

13:40-12:10

2 stops20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

23:59-10:10

1 stop36h 11m

£600

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Deals found on 17/12

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to South Africa

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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 £410). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £560). 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 MAN to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Manchester to South Africa in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to South Africa flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 KLM, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways fly from Manchester to South Africa in about 14h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 55m. The distance from Manchester to South Africa is about 5785 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 Egyptair (£274), Etihad Airways (£280), and SWISS (£322).

  • 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?

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    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 £410). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £560). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapest£422Average£487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£427Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapest£456Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£467Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£468Average£914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£487Average£584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£490Average£816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£497Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£523Average£740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£524Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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