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Cheap flights from Manchester to South Africa from £305

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — JNB
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
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 4 February 2026.

Thu 5/217:25
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
KLM
Tue 17/223:59
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop34h 21m
KLM
Deal found 4/2£454
Mon 23/217:05
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop17h 05m
Air France
Wed 18/319:20
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop16h 50m
Air France
Deal found 3/2£455
Mon 9/218:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/214:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2£458
Sun 8/217:25
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
KLM
Mon 16/223:59
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop24h 01m
KLM
Deal found 3/2£460
Sat 28/217:05
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop17h 05m
Air France
Mon 16/319:20
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 40m
Air France
Deal found 4/2£460
Sun 8/219:40
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
Air France
Wed 18/219:20
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop25h 20m
Air France
Deal found 3/2£462
Sat 21/218:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/314:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/2£463
Thu 25/614:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Egyptair
Mon 13/721:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop16h 45m
Egyptair
Deal found 3/2£465
Mon 9/218:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/214:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2£467
Mon 20/410:55
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Air France
Tue 12/518:00
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop17h 00m
Air France
Deal found 4/2£468
Mon 23/220:40
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
KLM
Wed 18/319:20
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops23h 15m
KLM
Deal found 3/2£471
Thu 4/618:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops19h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 14/613:50
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops19h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2£472

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 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£454

One-way from

£305

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£541
KLM
  • KLM
  • 14/2-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 31m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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29/5
  • 29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 55m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to South Africa that are best for you.

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Manchester

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Mon 1/6

13:45-21:20

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

23:15-20:05

1 stop21h 50m

£482

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

£483

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 21/4

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

£492

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 20/5

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

15:25-08:30

2 stops18h 05m

£517

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 4/3

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-07:30

2 stops18h 55m

£546

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Fri 15/5

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

14:30-08:30

2 stops19h 00m

£553

ManchesterPort Elizabeth

MAN - PLZ

MANPLZ

Manchester

Sun 8/3

20:45-11:55

2 stops37h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 20/3

15:45-12:45

2 stops23h 00m

£563

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 6/3

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-07:30

2 stops18h 55m

£571

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 28/2

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-07:30

2 stops18h 55m

£571

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 14/2

09:05-22:05

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

23:59-20:05

1 stop22h 06m

£574

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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 £360). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £547). 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 4 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
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,501 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
1,448 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,729 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
955 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
7,714 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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 KLM, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines fly from Manchester to South Africa in about 16h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 30m. 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 (£262), Etihad Airways (£282), and Kenya Airways (£323).

  • 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 £360). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £547). 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 4 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapest£421Average£478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£427Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£429Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapest£467Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£467Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£474Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£485Average£805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£490Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£510Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest£517Average£883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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