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Cheap flights from Manchester to South Africa from £307

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — JNB
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
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 6 March 2026.

Thu 7/518:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 13/514:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3£457
Tue 17/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/314:30
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3£459
Mon 9/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/314:30
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3£459
Mon 9/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 5/414:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3£460
Mon 27/418:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 13/514:30
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3£462
Mon 4/518:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 24/514:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3£462
Mon 20/418:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 3/514:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/3£463
Tue 17/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/414:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3£464
Mon 20/418:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/414:30
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/3£465
Tue 10/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/414:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3£466
Thu 19/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 5/414:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3£470
Tue 10/314:05
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/312:35
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/3£483

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 6 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£457

One-way from

£307

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£587
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/5-13/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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18/3
  • 18/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Wed 15/4

11:10-21:20

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

23:15-20:05

1 stop21h 50m

£522
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 7/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

15:25-08:30

2 stops18h 05m

£522

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Wed 18/3

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

14:30-08:30

2 stops19h 00m

£541

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 15/4

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

15:25-08:30

2 stops18h 05m

£615

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Thu 23/4

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

13:30-09:35

2 stops45h 05m

£632

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 7/5

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

£655

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 16/3

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

15:25-08:15

2 stops17h 50m

£655

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 16/4

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

£666

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Wed 15/4

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

18:00-09:35

1 stop16h 35m

£667

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 18/4

21:45-10:30

1 stop35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:50-12:05

1 stop19h 15m

£677

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Africa (average of £371). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £561). 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.

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 6 March 2026.
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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,746 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
964 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,776 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to South Africa. 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 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 Ethiopian Air, KLM, and Turkish Airlines fly from Manchester to South Africa in about 17h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 35m. 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 Etihad Airways (£288), Egyptair (£311), and Kenya Airways (£332).

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

    The most popular flight routes from Manchester to South Africa are Manchester - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Manchester - Sun City Resort Pilansberg and Manchester - Cape Town Intl.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Africa (average of £371). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £561). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to South Africa. 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 6 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest£355Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EgyptairCheapest£432Average£496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£444Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£487Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£489Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£500Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£509Average£700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£524Average£754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest£539Average£825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£549Average£911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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