Cheap flights from Manchester to South Africa from £338

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — JNB
30 Mar — 6 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 28 February 2026.

Mon 27/418:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 13/514:30
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2£454
Sat 28/218:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/314:30
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2£456
Tue 3/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/314:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2£456
Mon 4/518:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 18/514:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2£458
Tue 17/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/314:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2£461
Tue 3/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/314:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2£461
Mon 2/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/314:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2£462
Mon 20/418:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/414:30
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2£466
Fri 24/418:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/514:30
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2£470
Sun 19/418:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 1/514:30
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2£471
Thu 14/518:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops19h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 21/515:25
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2£484
Tue 29/918:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 5/1015:25
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2£485

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 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£454

One-way from

£338

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£558
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 27/4-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
9/4
  • 9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 25m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 7/5

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

15:25-08:30

2 stops18h 05m

£522

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 12/3

18:30-13:45

2 stops17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:35-07:30

2 stops18h 55m

£523

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Wed 11/3

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

14:30-07:30

2 stops19h 00m

£535

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 11/3

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

13:50-07:30

2 stops19h 40m

£548

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 19/3

09:05-13:35

3 stops26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/4

14:25-10:20

3 stops44h 55m

£591

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 22/3

18:30-13:45

2 stops17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

15:25-08:30

2 stops18h 05m

£618

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 7/5

23:30-11:50

1 stop35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

£662

ManchesterGeorge

MAN - GRJ

MANGRJ

Manchester

Thu 7/5

05:55-09:30

2 stops26h 35m

George

Sun 7/6

18:20-20:05

2 stops26h 45m

£698

ManchesterPort Elizabeth

MAN - PLZ

MANPLZ

Manchester

Mon 13/4

14:55-15:05

2 stops23h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 20/4

12:40-14:00

2 stops26h 20m

£708

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sun 5/4

11:10-21:20

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

23:15-10:10

1 stop35h 55m

£729

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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 £367). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £556). 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 28 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.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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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  • 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, Air France, and KLM fly from Manchester to South Africa in about 19h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 05m. The distance from Manchester to South Africa is about 6158 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 (£286), Egyptair (£291), and Kenya Airways (£328).

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  • 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 £367). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £556). 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
Kenya AirwaysCheapest£351Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EgyptairCheapest£429Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£440Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£481Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£482Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£492Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£503Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£518Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest£528Average£821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£542Average£899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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