Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 05m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 781.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Cape Town?

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 07m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

For as low as R14 888, SWISS can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 34h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9910 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town round-trip?

Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R10 520. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R12 829 and R13 163, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Manchester to Cape Town?

British Airways, Ethiopian Air and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from Manchester to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from	R13 743
One-way from	R10 012
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R15 253

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4 total stops
50h 05m total
Manchester to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Tue 30/1217:25MAN - CPT

2 stops38h 20mKLM

Tue 20/118:25CPT - MAN

2 stops20h 20mKLM

Deal found 14/9R13 743

Mon 27/1020:40MAN - CPT

2 stops35h 05mKLM

Fri 7/118:00CPT - MAN

1 stop26h 20mKLM

Deal found 14/9R13 761

Tue 25/1120:40MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 15mKLM

Wed 10/127:55CPT - MAN

2 stops26h 25mKLM

Deal found 14/9R13 969

Fri 26/918:30MAN - CPT

2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 13/1115:25CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R13 986

Wed 12/1119:40MAN - CPT

1 stop32h 10mAir France

Wed 3/127:55CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 35mAir France

Deal found 14/9R14 038

Thu 4/1213:00MAN - CPT

2 stops16h 40mLufthansa

Fri 26/129:30CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9R14 108

Mon 10/115:50MAN - CPT

2 stops25h 55mKLM

Thu 4/127:55CPT - MAN

2 stops28h 15mKLM

Deal found 14/9R14 142

Fri 7/1117:30MAN - CPT

2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air

Tue 18/1115:25CPT - MAN

2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R14 281

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Mon 8/126:25MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/129:00CPT - MAN

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R14 038

Wed 4/320:35MAN - CPT

1 stop31h 35mKLM

Fri 3/423:15CPT - MAN

1 stop14h 55mKLM

Deal found 14/9R14 351

Mon 8/1218:45MAN - CPT

2 stops34h 55mSWISS

Sun 28/129:00CPT - MAN

1 stop30h 15mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R14 888

Thu 29/114:05MAN - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 2/212:35CPT - MAN

1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9R15 270

Wed 15/1018:30MAN - CPT

2 stops19h 05mEthiopian Air

Tue 21/1015:25CPT - MAN

2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R15 357

Sun 15/311:15MAN - CPT

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/39:25CPT - MAN

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R14 888

Sat 14/39:10MAN - CPT

1 stop20h 20mSWISS

Fri 20/39:25CPT - MAN

1 stop24h 55mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R15 253

Thu 12/314:05MAN - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 16/319:00CPT - MAN

1 stop38h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 288

Fri 13/313:40MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/37:55CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R14 993

Thu 12/321:30MAN - CPT

1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways

Sat 21/312:35CPT - MAN

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 860

Wed 11/321:30MAN - CPT

1 stop35h 00mQatar Airways

Sat 21/312:35CPT - MAN

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 895

Last-minute flights from Manchester to Cape Town
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Sun 21/918:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air

Sun 28/915:25CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R14 923

Tue 23/95:55MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Thu 2/107:45CPT - MAN

1 stop25h 35mKLM

Deal found 15/9R14 507

Fri 26/918:30MAN - CPT

2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 13/1115:25CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R13 986

Mon 27/1020:40MAN - CPT

2 stops35h 05mKLM

Fri 7/118:00CPT - MAN

1 stop26h 20mKLM

Deal found 14/9R13 761

Tue 28/1017:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air

Tue 7/415:25CPT - MAN

2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R14 299

Wed 29/1019:40MAN - CPT

1 stop32h 10mAir France

Wed 5/1123:45CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 20mAir France

Deal found 14/9R14 888

Thu 30/105:55MAN - CPT

3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - MAN

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R14 559

Thu 30/1021:30MAN - CPT

1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1112:35CPT - MAN

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R14 871

Fri 31/1017:30MAN - CPT

1 stop19h 05mEthiopian Air

Sat 8/1115:25CPT - MAN

2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R14 437

Fri 31/1019:40MAN - CPT

1 stop32h 10mAir France

Sat 8/117:55CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 35mAir France

Deal found 16/9R14 836

One-way flights from Manchester to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Manchester to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Fri 6/28:40MAN - CPT

2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R10 012

Sun 7/128:50MAN - CPT

1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9R10 151

Fri 28/1111:30MAN - CPT

3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R10 325

Tue 30/922:50MAN - CPT

2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R10 672

Mon 26/118:45MAN - CPT

1 stop34h 45mSWISS

Deal found 15/9R11 123

Sun 21/129:15MAN - CPT

3 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R11 800

Tue 20/117:45MAN - CPT

1 stop15h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9R11 921

Sun 7/1218:30MAN - CPT

2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R12 268

Sun 7/1212:50MAN - CPT

2 stops23h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R12 286

Sun 7/1219:55MAN - CPT

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R12 303

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Mon 8/12

6:25-7:40

1 stop23h 15m

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Sun 28/12

9:00-8:20

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20:35-6:10

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18:45-7:40

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11:15-7:40

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9:25-8:20

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R14 888

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MAN - CPT

MANCPT

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Fri 13/3

13:40-6:10

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

7:55-21:30

1 stop15h 35m

R14 993

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 14/3

9:10-7:30

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

9:25-8:20

1 stop24h 55m

R15 253

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MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 29/1

14:05-17:25

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Cape Town Intl

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12:35-12:20

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R15 270

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MAN - CPT

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14:05-17:25

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Mon 16/3

19:00-7:05

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R15 288

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MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 15/10

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

15:25-8:15

2 stops17h 50m

R15 357

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 12/3

21:30-17:25

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

12:35-7:15

1 stop20h 40m

R15 860

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 CPT?

It’s typically best to fly out from Manchester to Cape Town at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Manchester to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

861 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 407 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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How long is the flight from Manchester to Cape Town?
For as low as R14 888, SWISS can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 34h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9910 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town round-trip?
Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R10 520. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R12 829 and R13 163, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 520	AverageR12 822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	CheapestR12 829	AverageR17 496	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 163	AverageR15 508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 232	AverageR16 718	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	CheapestR14 501	AverageR17 569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 476	AverageR22 971	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR16 895	AverageR20 656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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