MAN

R5 441 Find Cheap Flights to Manchester – Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 13% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
R12 243
Typical prices: R12 606-R15 985
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/10Sun 28/10
CPT - MAN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 441
Typical prices: R6 449-R10 298
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/10
CPT - MAN • 1 stop
Top airlines
Best reviews • 8,1 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
Top routes
Cheapest • 14% average savings
Most popular
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 10% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you enjoy your trip to Manchester!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights to Manchester

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Manchester

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 16:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
28h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 10:30MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 30m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
R12 243Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 6:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester
22h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:50 - 8:20MAN  Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 835Etihad Airways
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 15:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester
17h 30m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:45 - 22:25MAN  Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 40m1 stop Istanbul
R12 851Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 6:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester
22h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:50 - 8:20MAN  Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 851Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 6:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
18h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
21:30 - 17:25MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 867Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 0:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
35h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Madrid Barajas
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 - 17:25MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 15m2 stops Madrid Barajas Doha Hamad Intl
R12 883Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Nov 16
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 6:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester
17h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
21:30 - 15:35MAN  Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 931Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 30
SWISS Logo
9:30 - 8:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
24h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich
SWISS Logo
18:45 - 7:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 50m1 stop Zurich
R13 011SWISS
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 30
SWISS Logo
9:30 - 8:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
24h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich
SWISS Logo
9:05 - 7:40MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 35m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R13 395SWISS
Sun, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 12:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAN Manchester
20h 05m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:30 - 22:25MAN  Manchester-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 55m1 stop Istanbul
R13 940Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Manchester flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Manchester with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Manchester?

Cape Town to Manchester is the cheapest route at R12 243 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Manchester is the most popular connection with return deals from R12 835.

How much is a flight to Manchester?

A return flight to Manchester costs R13 963 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R13 680, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R14 155.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Manchester?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Manchester at R13 828 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R14 548.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester with an average price of R12 547 return.
  • August (R15 028) and July (R15 028) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Morning flights to Manchester are the cheapest at R13 235 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R14 612.

What is a good deal for flights to Manchester?

Flights under R12 606 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Manchester at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R12 471
.

When are flights to Manchester the cheapest?

Flights to Manchester are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 14% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Manchester

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R5 441
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flights from Cape Town 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

Your questions about flights to Manchester, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Manchester?

    Egyptair operates the most flights from South Africa to Manchester at 0 per week, while Emirates is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Manchester. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Manchester?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Manchester are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R12 835 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Manchester is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Manchester is around R12 606 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Manchester?

    Last-minute fares to Manchester – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 9% above the average return fare of R13 963.

Your guide to booking Manchester flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Manchester, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 14% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Manchester, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R12 606 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Manchester in November. Return fares historically average R12 547 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R1 376 per return. Morning flights to Manchester average R13 235 compared to R14 612 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Manchester, a few great places to start are Etihad Stadium, Manchester City Centre, and Manchester Oxford Road Station. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Manchester

 
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 3657 reviews
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
8,4Crew
7,9Food
Airline reviews

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

2,0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
Read more Emirates reviews

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

All was good. Emirates should restart allowing fast track immigration for business class at Manchester airport. Saves a bit of time

Had the salad which tasted awfully spat it out but still got food poisoning 1 after running to toilet crew would not let me sit near toilets I was stuck in window seat

Manchester airport facilities for special assistance was nothing short of disgraceful. Not an Emirates issue but they should be made aware.

Great crew, great food, horrible aircraft seat spacing for a 9 hr flight.

The premium economy seat was the wurst one I have ever experienced

We’ve never been more uncomfortable on a flight than we have on this particular one. The seats in front of us reclined so far back that when the person reclined their seat of broccoli, it almost hit me in the face and left me with literally no room to move that said I had to recline my seed in which made the person behind me upset. It seemed like the seats also would recline without even pressing the button in the armrest and would unrecline as well for that same reason, and it also seemed that some seats reclined more than others. The bottom cushions of the seat were so thin that even after one hour of an 11 hour flight, our tailbones were so sore. It seemed like an overall old airplane. It also didn’t have individual air vents and it was extremely hot the entire flight. Several passengers were commenting on how hot it was. The breakfast was some kind of flavorless triangle, puffy egg, laying in a watery bed of steamed peppers and onions and spinach. It was not appetizing at all. The flight crew was extremely nice so that was a nice thing this flight attendant. They let us try different types of Swiss sodas, which was really nice and the dinner was actually delicious but still overall given the other considerations. It was pretty much a miserable flight without basic seat comfort.

Zürich-NY part of the trip was really good! Enjoyed professionalism and courtesy of the crew, comfort and cleanliness of the aircraft.

Everything was fairly easy just hard when you get to Heathrow not know your Gate number until an hour before but otherwise really everything great. Did not get my texts in time though to do me any good but that is why I still like everything the old fashioned way and print everything out.

-Swiss airlines online check in app crashed multiple times -Zurich airport does not have very many bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities - closest disability accessible bathroom to departure gate was 1/4 mile away.

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

I have no complaints. The crew was attentive, pleasant and heloful

No fault of the crew, but the the rear lavatories were closed the entire flight. The front lavatories were blocked off for the first part of the flight by the food cart. Then some minor turbulence occurred so the fasten seatbelt sign came on for the second part of the flight. Heroic containment engaged! It was not fun.

Missed connecting train since flight was late into Zurich and I had to stay at airport hotel because of it as well as I had to repurchase train ticket

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

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

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

Very Old flight. I didn’t expect to see this old flight. The entertainment system was very poor for a 15+ hours flight. The staff was amazing and food could is no bad could be better.

The crew was not very warming, need to be more helpful .

Flight delayed by an hoir or more. Food service is slow. Also, the crew is not following up on orders. Travelled in business class and was a platinum member, but still didn't receive the expected service .

Maybe some more information as to why the flight got delayed I understand may be tell your customers that missiles were fired at a specific airport wouldn't be reassuring to the customers and would cause mayhem but something like recent events have cause a delay on your flight or smth

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

The staff was kind and polite, but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air.it would be also be nice to have more time to sleep, since it was a night flight

Crew did not cooperate… I just asked water twice for one crew member and she didn’t get anything.. and when I asked other crew member he gave me water and he was not respectful.. I kept Hindu non veg meal chicken .. when I get my turn chicken was not provided and then they gave me veg paneer and green peas curry which I don’t like..

Everything was great. Cabin Crew was awesome and very helpful. Thank you so much.

Everything about the flight is better,just to work on the food Everything about the food is very poor

The plane was a long way from departure lounge. The plane looked tired but got us there.

They lost my luggage on my way to Namibia (I was unable to review that flight as I was in the bush/off line) It took 3 days to get my bag and I had to pay $375.00 to have it transported to my location as it was over 100 Kilometers from that Airport and the local Airlink carrier would not got that far.

No problems except for a completely full flight. But we were add one because of a previous delayed flight.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

Better training for staff, I didn’t even get a napkin with my drink so it was dripping all over !

We already had a five hour layover in London, and then they cancelled our flight about half hour before we were due to board. They wouldn't give us access to the lounge and hanging around the extremely busy terminal for another three hours until our next flight was crappy. 8 hours in a busy terminal is awful. The least they could have done was give us access to one of their quiet, comfortable lounges for the inconvenience. I heard from others that they do this a lot -- cancel these short flights if they're not completely full. When we got onto the next flight it was absolutely packed and uncomfortable. Just very disappointing. British Airways used to be a great airline to fly with, but it doesn't feel that way at all now.

Everything was fine, on the first leg of my journey from Manchester to London. But, as happened on my outbound journey from the US, there were immense problems. The plane was delayed more than 2 1/2 hours which led to me missing my connecting flight in the US. No hotels were available and I was forced after a 25 hour journey to take a bus to my house. Just unacceptable.

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Boarding took way longer than it needed to, direction to the gate was abysmally indirect at the terminal and late to be displayed. So i had trouble finding the area, and after getting there no display of what group was boarding and it took so long to get anyone boarded

Travelling to a place near Manchester?

Book flights to Manchester if you plan to visit one of these locations
Windermere
York
Huddersfield
Telford
Southport
Skipton
Preston
Chester
Bradford
Stockport
Warrington
Harrogate
Llandudno
Llangollen
Lincoln
Wrexham
Blackburn
Shrewsbury
Oldham
Stoke-on-Trent

More options for your flight to Manchester