Which airlines fly to Manchester?

British Airways, SWISS and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Manchester from South Africa according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Manchester. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Manchester on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Manchester?

Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Manchester

How long does it take to fly to Manchester?

The flight from South Africa to Manchester depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg (a popular airport in South Africa) to Manchester (the most popular airport in Manchester), then the flight time is 14h 05m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Manchester, then the average flight time is 18h 40m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Manchester Airport?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Manchester Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Manchester Airport?

As of January 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Manchester Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Manchester Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Manchester Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Manchester Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Manchester Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Manchester Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:10 - 23:20

JNB

MAN

15h 10m1 stop

09:10 - 10:30

MAN

JNB

23h 20m1 stop

£489Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

09:50 - 12:15

JNB

MAN

28h 25m1 stop

13:40 - 08:20

MAN

JNB

16h 40m1 stop

£492Etihad Airways

Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

09:50 - 06:10

JNB

MAN

22h 20m1 stop

13:40 - 08:20

MAN

JNB

16h 40m1 stop

£494Etihad Airways

Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

23:59 - 16:35

JNB

MAN

18h 36m1 stop

05:50 - 22:05

MAN

JNB

14h 15m1 stop

£510KLM

Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb

23:59 - 10:10

JNB

MAN

36h 11m1 stop

11:00 - 22:05

MAN

JNB

33h 05m1 stop

£515KLM

Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

15:20 - 23:20

CPT

MAN

34h 00m2 stops

11:15 - 12:40

MAN

CPT

23h 25m2 stops

£569Lufthansa

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

13:40 - 06:45

CPT

MAN

19h 05m1 stop

13:15 - 11:40

MAN

CPT

20h 25m1 stop

£578Emirates

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

06:05 - 23:20

CPT

MAN

19h 15m2 stops

17:40 - 11:40

MAN

CPT

40h 00m2 stops

£579Lufthansa

Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

13:40 - 06:45

CPT

MAN

19h 05m1 stop

13:15 - 11:40

MAN

CPT

20h 25m1 stop

£605Emirates

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

13:30 - 13:20

PLZ

MAN

24h 50m2 stops

18:40 - 13:00

MAN

PLZ

17h 20m2 stops

£937SWISS

Wed, 24 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul

Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to Manchester

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Kenya Airways

31 Jan

JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 55m

2 stops

MAN22:00Manchester

7 Feb

MAN11:00Manchester

26h 50m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

£569

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Kenya Airways

17 Feb

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

3 stops

MAN22:00Manchester

24 Feb

MAN13:40Manchester

19h 15m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

£583

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Kenya Airways

8 Apr

JNB01:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 50m

2 stops

MAN20:05Manchester

18 Apr

MAN11:10Manchester

36h 05m

2 stops

JNB00:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

£608

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SWISS flights from South Africa to Manchester

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SWISS

14 Jan

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 05m

1 stop

MAN08:20Manchester

17 Jan

MAN18:45Manchester

13h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

£572

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SWISS

14 Jan

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m

1 stop

MAN17:55Manchester

17 Jan

MAN18:45Manchester

13h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

£582

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SWISS

14 Jan

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 35m

3 stops

MAN17:55Manchester

17 Jan

MAN09:10Manchester

29h 05m

3 stops

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

£802

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JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

10:10-23:20

1 stop15h 10m

Manchester

Tue 24/2

09:10-10:30

1 stop23h 20m

£489

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

09:50-12:15

1 stop28h 25m

Manchester

Sun 25/1

13:40-08:20

1 stop16h 40m

£492

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

09:50-06:10

1 stop22h 20m

Manchester

Sun 25/1

13:40-08:20

1 stop16h 40m

£494

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

Manchester

Thu 5/2

05:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

£510

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

23:59-10:10

1 stop36h 11m

Manchester

Sun 22/2

11:00-22:05

1 stop33h 05m

£515

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

15:20-23:20

2 stops34h 00m

Manchester

Mon 9/2

11:15-12:40

2 stops23h 25m

£569

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

13:40-06:45

1 stop19h 05m

Manchester

Mon 9/2

13:15-11:40

1 stop20h 25m

£578

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

06:05-23:20

2 stops19h 15m

Manchester

Tue 24/2

17:40-11:40

2 stops40h 00m

£579

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

13:40-06:45

1 stop19h 05m

Manchester

Mon 26/1

13:15-11:40

1 stop20h 25m

£605

Port ElizabethManchester

PLZ - MAN

PLZMAN

Port Elizabeth

Wed 24/6

13:30-13:20

2 stops24h 50m

Manchester

Tue 7/7

18:40-13:00

2 stops17h 20m

£937

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Manchester. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £492. If you aren’t able to travel to Manchester during the month of February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £538.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Manchester?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Manchester from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Manchester for around £594 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Manchester from South Africa for as low as £543 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Manchester flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Manchester flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 05m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Manchester takes 14h 05m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Manchester Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Manchester Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Manchester Airport?
As of January 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Manchester Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Manchester Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Manchester Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Manchester Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Manchester Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Manchester Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Manchester

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SWISS	PriceFrom £306	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,837 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £375	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,351 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £382	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,679 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom £422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,516 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom £425	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,435 reviews	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom £466	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 925 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom £489	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 392 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £549	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,697 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £556	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,149 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £556	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 287 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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