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Cheap flights from Manchester to South Africa from R5 552

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — JNB
May 17 — May 241
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 17 April 2026.

Tue 28/414:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Egyptair
Wed 6/521:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop16h 45m
Egyptair
Deal found 15/4R10 711
Tue 28/414:30
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Egyptair
Fri 8/521:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop16h 45m
Egyptair
Deal found 16/4R10 744
Mon 27/49:50
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Mon 11/519:10
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop17h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 16/4R11 071
Sun 3/59:50
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Thu 7/513:30
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 15/4R11 202
Sun 7/619:25
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/618:35
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R11 382
Sat 2/59:50
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Wed 6/519:10
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop17h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 15/4R11 513
Wed 29/421:20
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Emirates
Fri 8/513:30
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 15/4R11 563
Sun 3/59:50
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Sat 9/519:10
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop17h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 16/4R11 677
Mon 27/421:20
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Emirates
Wed 6/519:10
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop17h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 16/4R11 710
Sun 31/521:20
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop17h 55m
Emirates
Mon 13/713:30
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 12/4R11 874
Fri 20/1121:30
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/1218:55
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop19h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R13 544
Sun 17/58:35
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/616:35
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R13 888

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 711

One-way from

R5 552

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 052
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 28/4-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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13/5
  • 13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 762 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 749 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 17 April 2026.
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ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 27/4

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

15:10-8:15

2 stops18h 05m

R14 560

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Wed 23/9

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

14:30-8:15

2 stops18h 45m

R15 297

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Mon 21/9

13:10-9:40

2 stops43h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

18:00-9:35

1 stop16h 35m

R15 395

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Mon 11/5

17:55-6:40

1 stop35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

8:45-23:15

1 stop15h 30m

R15 608

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 1/6

18:30-14:10

2 stops18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

15:10-8:30

2 stops18h 20m

R15 624

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 6/5

9:25-12:55

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

19:30-14:00

1 stop19h 30m

R16 099

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 1/10

14:55-17:30

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

13:15-6:20

1 stop18h 05m

R16 574

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 4/10

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

13:50-8:20

2 stops20h 30m

R16 640

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 28/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

15:25-8:15

2 stops17h 50m

R16 656

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Wed 27/5

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

14:30-8:30

2 stops19h 00m

R16 951

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Africa (average of R12 005). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 243). 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 17 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 306 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 889 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa can get you from Manchester to South Africa in just under 17h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 26h. 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 140 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Egyptair, with prices starting from R7 142 and R7 452, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Africa (average of R12 005). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 243). 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 466AverageR11 819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 803AverageR11 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR10 155AverageR16 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 360AverageR16 478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 471AverageR14 510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 155AverageR17 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 196AverageR15 394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 983AverageR18 863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR13 369AverageR20 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR13 687AverageR20 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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