How long does it take to fly to Manchester?

On average, it takes 13h 50m to fly from South Africa to Manchester if you fly out of Johannesburg (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Manchester (the most popular airport in Manchester). If you’re flying out of Cape Town and into Manchester, then the flight time is around 14h 50m.

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

Emirates and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Manchester

Which airlines fly to Manchester?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Manchester from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% 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.

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 October 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?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. 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 you'll need for your trip to Manchester Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Manchester Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:35 - 18:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

32h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin

6:00 - 10:30MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

R12 915Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

19:55 - 12:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester

18h 35m2 stops Madrid Barajas Malaga

16:50 - 10:40MAN Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R13 048Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

23:59 - 12:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester

14h 56m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

20:40 - 22:00MAN Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 613KLM

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 28

23:55 - 16:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester

18h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:25 - 22:00MAN Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 613KLM

Sat, Dec 19 - Tue, Jan 5

20:40 - 13:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester

18h 35m1 stop Zurich

18:45 - 10:00MAN Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 15m1 stop Zurich

R13 646SWISS

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

19:55 - 16:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester

22h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

7:15 - 9:55MAN Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R13 713Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22

19:55 - 16:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester

22h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

17:00 - 9:55MAN Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R13 713Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

20:40 - 11:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

16h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

16:55 - 11:00MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

R13 763British Airways

Thu, Feb 18 - Fri, Jun 18

18:55 - 7:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

14h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

12:10 - 8:05MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

R13 863British Airways

Mon, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 17

15:20 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich

18:45 - 7:35MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 50m1 stop Zurich

R14 361SWISS

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30

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13:45 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester

31h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:00 - 8:40MAN Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 40m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

R13 364Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

12:35 - 6:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:30 - 10:30MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 962Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

13:45 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:20 - 15:15MAN Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 178Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

17:00 - 20:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester

29h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

6:00 - 15:50MAN Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R14 710Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

0:30 - 16:35CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

20:40 - 6:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 392KLM

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

10:20 - 13:35PLZ Port Elizabeth-MAN Manchester

29h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Dublin

6:00 - 14:50MAN Manchester-PLZ Port Elizabeth

30h 50m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 757Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

15:45 - 16:35PLZ Port Elizabeth-MAN Manchester

26h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

20:40 - 11:55MAN Manchester-PLZ Port Elizabeth

37h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 924KLM

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

18:50 - 11:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester

18h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:40 - 5:35MAN Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R19 248Emirates

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5

15:25 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester

28h 35m3 stops Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich

9:05 - 15:35MAN Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m3 stops Zurich Frankfurt am Main Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl

R19 531SWISS

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

10:10 - 8:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester

48h 10m3 stops Lusaka Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

18:30 - 11:35MAN Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 05m4 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole Lilongwe Intl Blantyre Chileka

R43 649Ethiopian Air

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5

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Nov 29

CPT13:40Cape Town Intl

30h 55m

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MAN18:35Manchester

Dec 6

MAN20:40Manchester

18h 05m

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R14 228

Emirates

Nov 23

CPT13:40Cape Town Intl

18h 55m

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MAN6:35Manchester

Nov 30

MAN8:50Manchester

24h 45m

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CPT11:35Cape Town Intl

R14 511

Emirates

Dec 4

CPT13:40Cape Town Intl

18h 55m

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MAN6:35Manchester

Dec 24

MAN8:50Manchester

24h 45m

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CPT11:35Cape Town Intl

R14 810

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 18

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

MAN15:50Manchester

Jan 30

MAN14:00Manchester

30h 25m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 744

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Nov 25

JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 05m

1 stop

MAN21:25Manchester

Feb 4

MAN10:45Manchester

22h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 760

Turkish Airlines

Mar 17

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 35m

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MAN21:25Manchester

Apr 7

MAN14:00Manchester

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1 stop22h 20m

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7:15-9:55

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R13 713

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17:00-9:55

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R13 713

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CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

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20:40-11:05

1 stop16h 25m

Manchester

Fri 18/6

16:55-11:00

1 stop17h 05m

R13 763

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

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Mon 8/3

18:55-7:45

1 stop14h 50m

Manchester

Wed 17/3

12:10-8:05

1 stop17h 55m

R13 863

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

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Mon 23/11

15:20-8:20

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Mon 30/11

18:45-7:35

1 stop34h 50m

R14 361

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

The cheapest month to fly to Manchester from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 297, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Manchester during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 530.

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 R14 322 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 R13 863 on momondo.

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Best price found	R4 787
Fastest flight time	13h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Manchester from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R4 787. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 915.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Manchester takes 13h 50m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Manchester. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Manchester.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Manchester

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 October 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?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. 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 you'll need for your trip to Manchester Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Manchester Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 280	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 1 042 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	PriceFrom R9 509	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 595 reviews	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 616	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 550 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R10 782	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 114 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air France	PriceFrom R11 046	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 653 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R11 183	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 300 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 868	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R11 955	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 439 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 036	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 461 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R12 088	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 336 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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