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Cheap flights from South Africa to Manchester from £262

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Manchester

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Manchester flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£447

One-way from

£262

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£534
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 5/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 20m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • South Africa to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£49 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 27/210:10JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/318:45MAN - JNB
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£430
Wed 5/320:25JNB - MAN
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Sat 29/318:50MAN - JNB
1 stop13h 35mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£447
Thu 27/210:10JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Mon 17/312:45MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£475
Mon 19/509:50JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 16/620:40MAN - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2£478
Sun 6/408:40CPT - MAN
1 stop24h 25mSWISS
Mon 21/418:40MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 15mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£520
Mon 12/514:30JNB - MAN
2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/617:30MAN - JNB
2 stops18h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£539
Sun 9/301:15JNB - MAN
2 stops22h 45mKenya Airways
Fri 14/313:40MAN - JNB
2 stops32h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2£564
Fri 16/523:15JNB - MAN
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Fri 6/611:10MAN - JNB
1 stop33h 10mKLM
Deal found 20/2£581
Fri 16/519:25JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 13/612:35MAN - JNB
1 stop19h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£596
Wed 23/415:00CPT - MAN
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/906:05MAN - CPT
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£599
Sun 6/415:25CPT - MAN
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 21/417:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£622
Fri 12/913:00CPT - MAN
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 20/921:40MAN - CPT
1 stop36h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£677

Find flights from South Africa to Manchester within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Manchester 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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South Africa

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Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

20:25-08:10

1 stop13h 45m

Manchester

Sat 29/3

18:50-10:25

1 stop13h 35m

£447

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

09:50-07:05

1 stop22h 15m

Manchester

Mon 16/6

20:40-08:35

1 stop34h 55m

£478

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

09:50-07:05

1 stop22h 15m

Manchester

Mon 16/6

11:10-08:35

2 stops44h 25m

£508

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

08:40-08:05

1 stop24h 25m

Manchester

Mon 21/4

18:40-13:55

2 stops18h 15m

£520

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

14:35-08:15

1 stop19h 40m

Manchester

Sat 29/3

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

£555

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

01:15-22:00

2 stops22h 45m

Manchester

Fri 14/3

13:40-00:15

2 stops32h 35m

£564

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

Manchester

Fri 6/6

11:10-21:20

1 stop33h 10m

£581

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

19:00-08:25

1 stop14h 25m

Manchester

Mon 2/6

17:45-08:35

2 stops37h 50m

£587

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

19:25-09:50

1 stop15h 25m

Manchester

Fri 13/6

12:35-09:25

1 stop19h 50m

£596

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

23:35-16:55

1 stop18h 20m

Manchester

Thu 24/4

17:30-21:25

1 stop26h 55m

£617

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Manchester

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Manchester

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Manchester including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Manchester?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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 ZA to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Manchester as you normally would.

Rainfall in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. 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 Manchester. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Manchester, such as Emirates, KLM and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Manchester. 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 into for flights to Manchester from South Africa?

    Manchester (MAN), located 8.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Manchester.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Manchester are Qatar Airways (£262), Kenya Airways (£300), and Etihad Airways (£332).

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

    The most popular route from South Africa to Manchester is Johannesburg OR Tambo - Manchester. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Manchester or Port Elizabeth - Manchester.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Manchester that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Manchester?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Manchester.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Manchester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Manchester 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 South Africa to Manchester?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from South Africa to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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 South Africa to Manchester

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£308Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£362Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£415Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£426Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapest£513Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£513Average£738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£540Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£546Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£555Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£565Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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