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Cheap flights from Manchester to South Africa from £294

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — JNB
23 May — 30 May1
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 23 April 2026.

Mon 15/620:55
MAN
-
JNB
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/620:00
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£522
Sat 30/521:05
MAN
-
JNB
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/620:40
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£534
Mon 11/506:10
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/520:40
JNB
-
MAN
3 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£541
Sat 21/1110:50
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/1213:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/4£554
Mon 11/506:10
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/520:40
JNB
-
MAN
3 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£555
Mon 9/1123:15
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/1113:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops34h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/4£559
Mon 23/1123:15
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 13/1213:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops34h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/4£560
Thu 23/415:30
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/519:30
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4£564
Tue 24/1110:50
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/1213:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/4£568
Thu 3/1213:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Egyptair
Fri 22/121:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop16h 45m
Egyptair
Deal found 20/4£569
Thu 23/415:30
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 30/519:30
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4£582
Thu 23/415:30
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/519:30
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4£583

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 23 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£522

One-way from

£294

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£654
15/6-29/6
  • 15/6-29/6
  • 5 total stops
  • 60h 05m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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7/5
  • 7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Mon 29/6

20:45-08:20

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

09:50-18:35

1 stop33h 45m

£628

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sun 28/6

09:20-08:20

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

09:50-06:55

1 stop22h 05m

£640

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 2/5

09:50-05:30

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

13:30-12:00

1 stop23h 30m

£745
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 3/5

18:30-14:10

2 stops18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

15:10-08:15

2 stops18h 05m

£755

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 4/5

18:30-14:10

2 stops18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£755

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 9/5

14:05-10:15

1 stop19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

13:30-12:00

1 stop23h 30m

£774

ManchesterPort Elizabeth

MAN - PLZ

MANPLZ

Manchester

Wed 6/5

15:30-14:50

2 stops22h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 26/5

13:35-14:00

2 stops25h 25m

£791

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 4/5

15:30-13:10

1 stop20h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

19:30-14:00

1 stop19h 30m

£804

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 22/9

21:45-17:30

1 stop18h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

19:30-13:10

1 stop18h 40m

£805

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 22/9

21:45-17:30

1 stop18h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

13:15-06:20

1 stop18h 05m

£805

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Africa (average of £542). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £915). 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.

How often are flights from Manchester to South Africa delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Manchester and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 67 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Manchester to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 23 April 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
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,560 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
1,508 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,728 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
1,004 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
7,909 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Ethiopian Air fly from Manchester to South Africa in about 18h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 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 Etihad Airways (£287), Egyptair (£307), and Kenya Airways (£321).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Africa (average of £542). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £915). 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 23 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest£418Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EgyptairCheapest£431Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£436Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£481Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£496Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£497Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£500Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£517Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest£523Average£831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£547Average£874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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