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Cheap flights from Manchester to South Africa

MAN — JNB
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Manchester to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 20 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£465

One-way from

£323

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£558
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 35m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£16 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 20 February 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
3,522 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
3,522 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,458 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
3,739 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
962 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
7,755 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

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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 20 February 2026.
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EgyptairCheapest£429Average£489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£435Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£438Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£480Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£482Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£491Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£503Average£689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£519Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest£524Average£819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£538Average£897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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