Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from R7 104
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CPT
Dec 11 — Dec 181
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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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 11 November 2025.
Tue 18/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/1214:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11R11 938
Sun 30/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1215:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R12 127
Wed 26/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1215:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R12 436
Wed 12/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/1114:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R12 471
Wed 12/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1214:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R12 488
Sat 22/1117:05MAN - CPT
1 stop34h 45mAir France
Thu 11/127:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 9/11R12 694
Sun 23/1111:05MAN - CPT
1 stop16h 45mAir France
Sun 7/127:55CPT - MAN
1 stop28h 15mAir France
Deal found 10/11R12 780
Tue 25/1111:05MAN - CPT
1 stop16h 45mAir France
Wed 10/127:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 10/11R12 815
Fri 28/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1215:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R13 004
Sat 29/115:50MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Sat 13/127:55CPT - MAN
2 stops26h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/11R13 090
Thu 27/1111:05MAN - CPT
1 stop16h 45mAir France
Thu 4/127:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 9/11R13 193
Sat 22/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1213:50CPT - MAN
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R13 331
Best flights from Manchester to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
Fri 24/418:30MAN - CPT
2 stops19h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/514:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R12 144
Wed 18/35:50MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/37:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R14 174
Thu 23/418:05MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Sat 9/518:05CPT - MAN
1 stop17h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 10/11R14 363
Tue 10/314:05MAN - CPT
1 stop19h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 26/317:15CPT - MAN
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11R16 255
Fri 24/418:30MAN - CPT
2 stops19h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/515:25CPT - MAN
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R12 144
Mon 20/418:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/513:50CPT - MAN
2 stops19h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R12 144
Sun 10/518:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 30/513:50CPT - MAN
2 stops19h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R12 333
Tue 17/318:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 24/315:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11R12 436
Mon 20/418:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 7/513:50CPT - MAN
2 stops19h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R12 712
Thu 23/418:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/514:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R13 847
Sun 23/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1215:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R14 122
Sat 22/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/1213:50CPT - MAN
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R15 206
Last-minute flights from Manchester to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town. Data last updated 11 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 18/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/1214:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11R11 938
Tue 18/115:50MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Fri 28/118:00CPT - MAN
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Deal found 9/11R12 488
Tue 18/116:00MAN - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Fri 28/117:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 10/11R12 815
Tue 18/1111:05MAN - CPT
1 stop16h 45mAir France
Fri 12/127:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 10/11R13 520
Tue 18/1111:05MAN - CPT
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/127:55CPT - MAN
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R14 655
Tue 18/115:50MAN - CPT
2 stops22h 00mKLM
Fri 12/128:00CPT - MAN
1 stop28h 10mKLM
Deal found 9/11R14 690
Wed 19/1119:40MAN - CPT
1 stop32h 10mAir France
Wed 26/117:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 9/11R13 417
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 11 November 2025.
Sun 15/312:55MAN - CPT
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R7 104
Tue 18/117:35MAN - CPT
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R7 362
Sun 30/1110:15MAN - CPT
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11R7 792
Mon 27/47:15MAN - CPT
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R7 964
Sun 23/118:50MAN - CPT
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R8 274
Sun 23/118:50MAN - CPT
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/11R8 549
Sun 15/38:50MAN - CPT
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/11R8 773
Fri 10/415:30MAN - CPT
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R9 461
Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Fri 24/4
18:30-14:35
2 stops19h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 6/5
14:35-8:30
2 stops18h 55m
R12 144
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Fri 24/4
18:30-14:35
2 stops19h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/5
15:25-8:15
2 stops17h 50m
R12 144
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Mon 20/4
18:30-13:00
2 stops17h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 9/5
13:50-8:15
2 stops19h 25m
R12 144
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Sun 10/5
18:30-13:45
2 stops18h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 30/5
13:50-8:15
2 stops19h 25m
R12 333
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Tue 17/3
18:30-13:45
2 stops17h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 24/3
15:25-8:20
2 stops18h 55m
R12 436
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Mon 20/4
18:30-13:00
2 stops17h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 7/5
13:50-8:15
2 stops19h 25m
R12 712
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Thu 23/4
18:30-13:45
2 stops18h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 6/5
14:35-8:30
2 stops18h 55m
R13 847
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Sun 23/11
18:30-13:45
2 stops17h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 6/12
15:25-8:20
2 stops18h 55m
R14 122
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Wed 18/3
5:50-21:55
1 stop14h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 27/3
7:55-21:30
1 stop15h 35m
R14 174
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Thu 23/4
18:05-9:30
1 stop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 9/5
18:05-10:25
1 stop17h 20m
R14 363
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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 39 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of R9 959). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 085). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Manchester to Cape Town at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 10% 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?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Manchester to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 34% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 06m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 06m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manchester to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 05m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 11 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, 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.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
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How long is the flight from Manchester to Cape Town?
For as low as R12 144, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 19h 05m. 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 428. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air France and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at R12 309 and R12 717, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of R9 959). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 085). 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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