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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from R6 772

MAN — CPT
Oct 27 — Nov 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Tue 17/1118:30 -
2 stops17h 40m
Tue 24/1115:10 -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 23/9R14 618
Mon 7/1212:15 -
2 stops17h 25m
Sun 20/129:30 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 24/9R14 635
Thu 8/1018:30 -
2 stops18h 40m
Tue 27/1015:10 -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 25/9R14 700
Thu 29/1018:30 -
2 stops17h 40m
Thu 12/1115:10 -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 24/9R14 732
Mon 2/1120:40 -
1 stop24h 00m
Wed 18/1118:25 -
2 stops20h 20m
Deal found 26/9R14 749
Wed 30/918:30 -
2 stops17h 30m
Wed 7/1015:10 -
2 stops18h 20m
Deal found 24/9R14 781
Mon 7/1220:40 -
2 stops31h 45m
Sun 20/127:30 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 23/9R14 814
Tue 24/1110:55 -
2 stops17h 30m
Tue 8/1215:20 -
2 stops20h 45m
Deal found 25/9R14 830
Mon 2/1114:00 -
1 stop31h 00m
Mon 9/1117:15 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 25/9R14 846

Find flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R14 618

One-way from

R6 772

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R15 904
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/11-24/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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19/1-31/12
  • 19/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 40m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R35 842 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 274 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 31/1

11:20-10:40

3 stops21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 407

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 23/1

7:10-7:35

2 stops22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 700

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 18/1

7:40-7:40

3 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 188

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 28/10

8:15-14:00

3 stops27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 116

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 10/1

18:05-7:35

3 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 198

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 15/3

7:00-7:40

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 816

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 31/1

12:15-10:35

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 979

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 28/12

6:05-23:00

2 stops38h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 979

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 18/1

21:30-10:30

1 stop35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 272

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 20/1

7:15-7:40

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 288

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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 5 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 342). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 563). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Manchester to Cape Town flights typically cost between R15 253 and R20 300 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 618 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 17–Nov 24).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Air France, andEthiopian Air 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
1 578 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 651 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 045 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 240 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 237 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as R16 360, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 17h 55m. 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 Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R9 143. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R9 830 and R10 174, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air 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 342). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 563). 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 6 airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 143AverageR13 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 174AverageR17 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 571AverageR20 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 665AverageR15 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 717AverageR19 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 895AverageR20 008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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