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Cheap flights from Manchester to South Africa from £391

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — JNB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£471

One-way from

£391

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£588
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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6/8
  • 6/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Manchester to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£32 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Mon 10/317:40MAN - JNB
2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 17/314:35JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£471
Sun 23/313:30MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEgyptair
Sun 6/421:45JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 45mEgyptair
Deal found 20/2£471
Tue 29/418:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 18/513:50CPT - MAN
2 stops19h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£501
Sun 2/311:15MAN - JNB
1 stop20h 10mAir France
Sun 16/319:40JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 40mAir France
Deal found 20/2£506
Fri 28/220:30MAN - JNB
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/319:40JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£508
Sun 25/513:45MAN - JNB
1 stop30h 35mKLM
Sun 8/623:15JNB - MAN
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Deal found 20/2£515
Wed 12/317:00MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/319:10JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£529
Mon 10/319:50MAN - JNB
1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/309:55JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2£547
Thu 27/211:15MAN - CPT
1 stop17h 15mAir France
Sat 8/308:30CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 00mAir France
Deal found 19/2£558
Thu 24/417:30MAN - CPT
1 stop26h 55mKLM
Tue 13/523:15CPT - MAN
1 stop36h 05mKLM
Deal found 19/2£561
Fri 25/405:55MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/523:15CPT - MAN
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£570
Mon 10/314:05MAN - JNB
1 stop17h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 25/313:20JNB - MAN
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£587

Find flights from Manchester to South Africa within your budget

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ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Mon 10/3

17:40-13:10

2 stops17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

14:35-08:15

2 stops19h 40m

£471

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sun 23/3

13:30-07:10

1 stop15h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

21:45-13:30

1 stop16h 45m

£471

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 29/4

18:30-13:45

2 stops18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

£501

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sun 25/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

23:15-20:05

1 stop21h 50m

£515

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Wed 12/3

17:00-10:50

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

19:10-10:05

1 stop16h 55m

£529

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sun 25/5

18:25-21:20

2 stops25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

23:15-20:05

1 stop21h 50m

£533

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Mon 10/3

19:50-08:35

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

09:55-06:40

1 stop22h 45m

£547

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 24/4

17:30-21:25

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

23:15-10:20

1 stop36h 05m

£561

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 27/4

05:55-21:30

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

23:15-16:45

1 stop18h 30m

£581

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Mon 10/3

14:05-09:25

1 stop17h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/3

13:20-06:05

1 stop18h 45m

£587

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Travel insights for flights from Manchester to South Africa

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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 £703). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 21 February 2025.

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

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Manchester to South Africa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,610 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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.

  • 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 (£395), Lufthansa (£443), and Kenya Airways (£464).

  • 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 - Cape Town Intl and Manchester - Sun City Resort Pilansberg.

  • 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 £703). Flying from Manchester to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest£303Average£498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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EgyptairCheapest£417Average£499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£432Average£761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£438Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapest£486Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£488Average£801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£494Average£764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£521Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£529Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£562Average£766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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