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R5 998 Find Cheap Flights to Manchester

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Cheap Flight Deals to Manchester

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Manchester that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to Manchester

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Manchester.
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10:10 - 23:20JNB-MAN
15h 10m1 stop
18:45 - 10:25MAN-JNB
13h 40m1 stop
R7 796
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Sal, Mar 11 - Pzt, Mar 24
10:10 - 23:20JNB-MAN
15h 10m1 stop
18:50 - 10:25MAN-JNB
13h 35m1 stop
R8 090
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Per, Mar 6 - Per, Mar 20
9:30 - 8:10CPT-MAN
24h 40m2 stops
18:45 - 11:05MAN-CPT
14h 20m1 stop
R8 640SWISS
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Paz, Mar 16 - Paz, Mar 23
10:10 - 23:20JNB-MAN
15h 10m1 stop
12:45 - 7:05MAN-JNB
16h 20m2 stops
R8 640Lufthansa
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Sal, Mar 11 - Pzt, Mar 24
20:25 - 13:25JNB-MAN
19h 00m1 stop
8:55 - 10:25MAN-JNB
23h 30m1 stop
R8 713SWISS
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Paz, Mar 16 - Paz, Mar 23
10:10 - 23:20JNB-MAN
15h 10m1 stop
11:05 - 9:30MAN-JNB
20h 25m2 stops
R8 952Lufthansa
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Per, Mar 6 - Per, Mar 20
13:00 - 13:10CPT-MAN
25h 10m1 stop
14:55 - 10:50MAN-CPT
18h 55m1 stop
R13 611Qatar Airways
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Pzt, Tem 7 - Pzt, Eyl 8
13:25 - 11:15JNB-MAN
23h 50m1 stop
20:40 - 16:35MAN-JNB
17h 55m1 stop
R15 904Emirates
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Per, Mar 20 - Çar, Mar 26
13:05 - 12:00CPT-MAN
23h 55m1 stop
14:05 - 11:35MAN-CPT
20h 30m1 stop
R16 344Emirates
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Per, May 1 - Per, May 15
8:50 - 6:05JNB-MAN
23h 15m1 stop
14:55 - 16:10MAN-JNB
24h 15m1 stop
R18 821Qatar Airways
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Cum, Mar 28 - Cum, Nis 4

Flights to Manchester - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Manchester to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Manchester?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Manchester clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Manchester is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R14 432. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R15 780 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Manchester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Manchester is February, where tickets cost R12 364 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R16 601 and R16 197 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R10 144.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Manchester?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Manchester depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Manchester is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R13 390 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Manchester is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R15 452.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Manchester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R5 998
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Manchester

When to book flights to Manchester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Manchester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Manchester based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Manchester flights

  • How far is Manchester Airport from central Manchester?

    The city centre of Manchester is 14 km from Manchester.

  • What is the name of Manchester’s airport?

    When flying to Manchester, you'll arrive at Manchester Airport (MAN). The airport is also known as Manchester or Manchester Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Manchester?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Manchester.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Manchester?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Manchester?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Manchester with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Manchester?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Manchester

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Manchester flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Manchester?

Find which airlines fly direct to Manchester Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Manchester

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

ANA, AccesRail, +80 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +75 more

ANA, AccesRail, +76 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

ANA, AccesRail, +77 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

ANA, AccesRail, +77 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +78 more

ANA, AccesRail, +79 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

ANA, AccesRail, +78 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

ANA, AccesRail, +77 more

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Direct returns

Manchester to South Africa

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

ANA, AccesRail, +80 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +75 more

ANA, AccesRail, +76 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

ANA, AccesRail, +77 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

ANA, AccesRail, +77 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +78 more

ANA, AccesRail, +79 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

ANA, AccesRail, +78 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

ANA, AccesRail, +77 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Manchester

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Manchester. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Manchester. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Manchester? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3292 reviews
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
Airline reviews

everything was great. I don't use on-board entertainment at all (I just read or sleep), but I appreciate that I couldn't hear anyone else's!

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024PNH - SIN
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everything was great. I don't use on-board entertainment at all (I just read or sleep), but I appreciate that I couldn't hear anyone else's!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

Not too happy with ground staff at Dubai airport. We had asked for wheel chair, and we were told to walk a long distance, poorly organised. And then at boarding to Mumbai flight wecwere treated rudely by the local Emirates staff forced to check in our cabin bags, we told them we were transiting.

The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

Most aspects of the flight were great! The entertainment was mediocre, though, which made such a long flight less enjoyable.

Very good!! If at all, the business class chair/bed was bit small!! It’s because of older plane- as was told!

I slept the whole flight so I can't tell you about the food and there was no entertainment offered. Crew was very nice, seats were comfortable in business, and boarding was easy.

I took this flight to be able to fly with Swiss instead of Air Canada from Geneva.. The AC planes have a better outfit in Business class than Swiss, but the service aboard Swiss is really best, first-class, as is the food and beverages. Though using the same plane model (A330-300), the interior setup of the cabin starts to show its age, but IMO the planes are better serviced by Swiss than AC. I had in my recent trips with AC way too many technical problems that led to delays or even complete cancellation of my flight.. Their fleet is aging (average 20+ years) and the maintenance has taken a toll compared to years ago. Cutting costs in every corner has to be paid sometime by someone, and it's the travelers at the end that pays for it. Unfortunately for me, flying directly to Zurich puts a much longer after-fly trip on me than Geneva.. so I might go back to direct flight YUL-GVA, even if I don't like flying with AC.

We are glinting with united , but over all very disappointed

I like how professional, fast and good the whole experience was.

Nothing special.. they could have provided something to eat without a charge

For the price of the ticket it's probably the best service in the world

Everything was great except food . It as okay not good not bad

Seats are too cramped, but that is a problem with every airline. I actually enjoyed the meal served.

Crammed like sardines into the middle of the middle 4 seat row for an 11 hour flight was a terrible experience. No attempt made to help passengers sleep by dimming lights or shutting window shades. Small mediocre meals. Not enough good movies/TV options. Hopefully we will never have to do this again.

Edelweiss is now Nickle&dimming, not even a complimentary wine on the intercontinental flight. Sitting space is the smallest I have ever seen.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

Our flights were severely delayed, then canceled and we had to fly out next day with no sleep accommodation help. This led to our baggage being lost and the service reps after baggage couldn’t be bothered to help. They kept sending us to different counters when we were at the right counter to begin with. The only saving grace was the angel woman supervisor with blond hair who helped us put in a missing baggage claim.

The flight and service were very good. Thanks to the crew.

If I book through Lufthansa, I expect to fly on Lufthansa, not discover. Food was bad, plane was delayed. Will not be flying Lufthansa again.

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

Easy 1 hour flight and right over the Alps, pretty cool!!

Flight was late, with scheduled 50 min layover at Frankfurt. Arrived at gate A54, had to get to B5. We now had 35 min layover with delay, at top speed it took 30 min to get to B5 hot and bothered. Not good. Boarding in Lyon was normal chaos, shoving, and total disrespect for anyone beyond group 2. Boarding for Milan flight was more civilized as we all had to take a bus to plane.

Delayed flight with no explanations; poorly managed gate and boarding process.

I will not fly them again. Late flight ( no communication as to why)… no one even remotely working to help those with connections that are very narrow off the plane in a hurry … NO ONE understood how to move … and 1/2 the plane was running to connections. I missed mine. Total pain in the arse. A 12 hour trip in total took like 20 hours…. Horrible. 1st Lufthansa flight - and will try not to book them again

Tickets, paying for bags, and the lack of help by employees was the worst. It took almost 1.5 hours to get this done. The airplane, seating, and stewards were amazing!!! That part of the flight was one of the better flights I have taken.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Manchester found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/3Sal
1 stop
15h 10mJNB-MAN
24/3Pzt
1 stop
13h 40mMAN-JNB
R7 796
6/3Per
1 stop
15h 10mJNB-MAN
20/3Per
1 stop
13h 35mMAN-JNB
R8 090
16/3Paz
2 stopsSWISS
24h 40mCPT-MAN
23/3Paz
1 stopSWISS
14h 20mMAN-CPT
R8 640
11/3Sal
1 stopLufthansa
15h 10mJNB-MAN
24/3Pzt
2 stopsLufthansa
16h 20mMAN-JNB
R8 640
16/3Paz
1 stopSWISS
19h 00mJNB-MAN
23/3Paz
1 stopSWISS
23h 30mMAN-JNB
R8 713
6/3Per
1 stopLufthansa
15h 10mJNB-MAN
20/3Per
2 stopsLufthansa
20h 25mMAN-JNB
R8 952
7/7Pzt
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 10mCPT-MAN
8/9Pzt
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 55mMAN-CPT
R13 611
20/3Per
1 stopEmirates
23h 50mJNB-MAN
26/3Çar
1 stopEmirates
17h 55mMAN-JNB
R15 904
1/5Per
1 stopEmirates
23h 55mCPT-MAN
15/5Per
1 stopEmirates
20h 30mMAN-CPT
R16 344
28/3Cum
1 stopQatar Airways
23h 15mJNB-MAN
4/4Cum
1 stopQatar Airways
24h 15mMAN-JNB
R18 821

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Manchester found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/3Sal
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 45mJNB-MAN
R5 998
16/3Paz
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 45mJNB-MAN
R6 108
16/3Paz
2 stopsKenya Airways
28h 50mJNB-MAN
R6 604
18/3Sal
2 stopsKenya Airways
33h 20mJNB-MAN
R6 659
15/3Cmt
2 stopsKenya Airways
34h 40mJNB-MAN
R6 824
25/2Sal
1 stopSWISS
14h 20mCPT-MAN
R8 860
12/4Cmt
1 stopEmirates
19h 20mJNB-MAN
R8 933
25/2Sal
1 stopLufthansa
15h 10mJNB-MAN
R9 098
3/4Per
1 stopEmirates
17h 50mJNB-MAN
R9 135
30/4Çar
1 stopLufthansa
14h 25mJNB-MAN
R74 934

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