Cheap flights from Manchester to South Africa from £275

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
22 gen — 29 gen1
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 dicembre 2025.

dom 28/1220:45MAN - JNB
1 stop23h 20mKLM
lun 19/123:59JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Deal found 21/12£602
mer 31/1206:00MAN - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
mer 21/107:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 20/12£657
lun 29/1205:50MAN - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
lun 19/123:59JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Deal found 21/12£660
mer 31/1206:00MAN - CPT
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
mer 21/118:25CPT - MAN
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12£695
sab 27/1220:40MAN - JNB
1 stop23h 25mKLM
lun 19/123:59JNB - MAN
1 stop24h 01mKLM
Deal found 21/12£698
mar 30/1220:40MAN - JNB
1 stop23h 25mKLM
mar 20/123:59JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Deal found 21/12£700
mer 31/1206:00MAN - CPT
3 stops29h 35mKenya Airways
mer 21/123:25CPT - MAN
2 stops36h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/12£709
dom 28/1220:45MAN - JNB
1 stop23h 20mKLM
dom 18/123:59JNB - MAN
1 stop18h 36mKLM
Deal found 21/12£713
gio 25/1214:05MAN - JNB
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
lun 19/113:45JNB - MAN
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12£715
mar 30/1217:05MAN - CPT
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
mar 20/113:10CPT - MAN
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£721
mar 30/1213:40MAN - JNB
2 stops24h 10mKenya Airways
mer 21/117:00JNB - MAN
2 stops43h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/12£727
mer 24/1214:05MAN - JNB
1 stop16h 35mQatar Airways
lun 19/120:30JNB - MAN
1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12£746

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 dicembre 2025.

Round-trip from

£488

One-way from

£275

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£893
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/3-23/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
7/5
  • 7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£20 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

mer 21/1

17:25-22:05

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar 10/2

23:59-22:00

1 stop24h 01m

£518

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

mer 25/2

05:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 19/3

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

£518

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

dom 31/5

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 24/6

14:30-08:30

2 stops19h 00m

£529

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

gio 22/1

18:30-13:45

2 stops17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

gio 29/1

15:25-08:20

2 stops18h 55m

£545

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

lun 11/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

gio 14/5

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

£565

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

gio 29/1

13:40-12:10

2 stops20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 11/2

23:59-16:05

2 stops18h 06m

£567

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

sab 31/1

17:35-10:25

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 15/2

19:35-08:50

1 stop15h 15m

£570

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

sab 17/1

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

gio 12/2

13:50-08:20

2 stops20h 30m

£570

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

mer 13/5

21:40-17:15

1 stop18h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 10/6

21:15-13:10

1 stop16h 55m

£585

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

ven 27/2

19:55-08:20

1 stop34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 18/3

09:50-06:10

1 stop22h 20m

£589

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/12

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Africa (average of £409). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £558). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 dicembre 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Manchester to South Africa in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to South Africa flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 dicembre 2025.
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.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

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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 KLM, Ethiopian Air, and British Airways fly from Manchester to South Africa in about 14h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 50m. 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 (£272), Etihad Airways (£279), and SWISS (£320).

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Africa (average of £409). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £558). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapest£421Average£485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£425Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapest£454Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£465Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£467Average£911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£485Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£487Average£809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£495Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£521Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£521Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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