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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from R8 334

MAN — CPT
Sep 30 — Oct 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Tue 1/129:05 -
2 stops20h 35m
Fri 18/129:20 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 30/8R14 569
Wed 7/1020:30 -
2 stops24h 40m
Sat 17/100:10 -
2 stops21h 10m
Deal found 28/8R14 601
Wed 16/99:20 -
2 stops33h 25m
Wed 30/917:25 -
2 stops38h 30m
Deal found 28/8R14 634
Tue 17/1118:30 -
2 stops17h 40m
Tue 24/1115:10 -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 30/8R14 650
Tue 27/1014:55 -
2 stops24h 30m
Tue 10/1123:00 -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 26/8R14 682
Mon 7/97:45 -
3 stops29h 50m
Fri 18/90:10 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 29/8R14 698
Sun 27/912:35 -
2 stops31h 35m
Sun 4/1023:15 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 27/8R14 731
Thu 5/1118:30 -
2 stops17h 40m
Mon 16/1115:10 -
2 stops18h 20m
Deal found 26/8R14 747
Sat 19/914:50 -
3 stops25h 40m
Fri 9/100:10 -
2 stops27h 05m
Deal found 26/8R14 828
Wed 16/914:05 -
1 stop18h 20m
Mon 12/108:00 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 27/8R14 844
Thu 24/918:20 -
1 stop14h 10m
Wed 7/1017:55 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 30/8R14 860
Tue 1/918:30 -
2 stops18h 00m
Sun 4/1015:10 -
2 stops18h 05m
Deal found 29/8R14 876

Find flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R14 569

One-way from

R8 334

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R19 011
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  • SWISS
  • 1/12-18/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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27/9
  • 27/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R36 896 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 620 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 7/2

18:30-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/2

15:10-8:20

2 stops19h 10m

R16 104
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 17/9

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

15:10-8:30

2 stops18h 20m

R16 200

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 12/10

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

15:10-8:30

2 stops18h 20m

R16 249

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 6/1

18:30-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

13:50-8:20

2 stops20h 30m

R17 638

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 4/1

14:00-23:00

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

14:00-15:50

2 stops27h 50m

R17 783

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 3/1

14:00-12:05

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/2

14:00-15:50

2 stops27h 50m

R18 090

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 6/1

18:30-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/2

13:50-7:30

2 stops19h 40m

R19 915

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 10/9

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

13:50-8:15

2 stops19h 25m

R20 174

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 12/2

18:30-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/2

13:50-8:20

2 stops20h 30m

R20 626

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 14/10

9:50-16:40

1 stop29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

18:25-7:45

1 stop38h 20m

R20 788

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to Cape Town

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 82 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of R14 068). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 613). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Manchester to Cape Town flights typically cost between R13 875 and R17 347 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 569 on SWISS (Dec 1–Dec 18).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Air France, 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
1 568 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Air France
7,5
Good
1 644 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 478 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 035 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 227 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

    For as low as R16 104, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 17h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9910 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R8 977. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at R9 336 and R9 753, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 46% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of R14 068). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 613). 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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Fly from Manchester to Cape Town on these airlines

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Top 7 airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 977AverageR17 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 336AverageR13 172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 753AverageR19 267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 473AverageR20 692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 566AverageR16 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 618AverageR20 665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR13 149AverageR19 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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