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Cheap flights from Manchester to South Africa from R7 343

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — JNB
Jul 29 — Aug 51
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 29 June 2026.

Thu 27/822:25
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/914:05
JNB
-
MAN
3 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6R13 241
Sat 15/823:10
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/914:05
JNB
-
MAN
3 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R13 257
Thu 3/920:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/99:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop34h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/6R13 274
Tue 3/118:25
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 26/119:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/6R13 290
Fri 30/1010:45
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/1113:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops46h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6R13 307
Wed 23/922:55
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/1018:00
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop28h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6R13 323
Thu 2/713:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/818:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6R13 340
Thu 3/920:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/99:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop34h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6R13 422
Tue 6/1020:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 21/109:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/6R13 438
Sun 20/922:55
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 18/1018:00
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop16h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6R13 455
Wed 26/89:20
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 7/99:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop34h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/6R13 487
Tue 3/1122:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 26/1113:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6R13 504

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 29 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 241

One-way from

R7 343

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 980
27/8-8/9
  • 27/8-8/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 61h 10m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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31/8
  • 31/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 377 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 585 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 June 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 28/9

18:30-14:10

2 stops18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

15:10-8:15

2 stops18h 05m

R15 541
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 1/9

5:55-21:25

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

23:15-13:15

1 stop15h 00m

R16 083

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 26/9

17:30-5:50

1 stop35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

23:15-10:10

1 stop35h 55m

R16 100

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 24/9

5:55-21:25

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

7:40-22:00

1 stop15h 20m

R16 395

ManchesterDurban

MAN - DUR

MANDUR

Manchester

Tue 8/9

9:20-22:30

2 stops36h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 30/9

18:40-6:55

2 stops37h 15m

R16 527

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Fri 28/8

6:55-6:40

1 stop22h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

8:45-9:50

1 stop26h 05m

R17 036

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 4/10

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

13:50-8:30

2 stops19h 40m

R17 184

ManchesterDurban

MAN - DUR

MANDUR

Manchester

Wed 4/11

14:05-10:55

2 stops18h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 1/12

12:25-17:35

3 stops31h 10m

R17 282

ManchesterDurban

MAN - DUR

MANDUR

Manchester

Wed 4/11

7:45-10:55

2 stops25h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 1/12

12:25-6:00

2 stops19h 35m

R17 299

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 16/11

22:30-12:05

1 stop35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

14:00-15:50

2 stops27h 50m

R17 545

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Manchester with our price prediction graph.
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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 R12 781). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R21 242). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to South Africa, you should look to book at least 46 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 29 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways from Manchester to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 736 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 008 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 082 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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 14,4 km from the city centre, Manchester (MAN) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Manchester.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to South Africa?

    Ethiopian Air, KLM, and Lufthansa can get you from Manchester to South Africa in just under 14h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 15m. Manchester and South Africa are separated by a distance of 9910 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to South Africa one-way?

    R7 164 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Egyptair, with prices starting from R7 180 and R7 662, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose Manchester - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Manchester - Cape Town Intl or Manchester - Sun City Resort Pilansberg when deciding on the best route 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 R12 781). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R21 242). 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 130AverageR15 844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 226AverageR12 062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 083AverageR11 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR10 186AverageR18 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 644AverageR17 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 118AverageR14 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR11 989AverageR21 184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 466AverageR15 635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 834AverageR20 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR13 410AverageR20 210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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