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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from R6 872

MAN — CPT
Nov 19 — Nov 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Mon 9/1117:05 -
1 stop35h 20m
Mon 30/118:30 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 20/10R14 862
Sat 14/1113:50 -
2 stops31h 45m
Sat 5/1214:15 -
2 stops42h 00m
Deal found 19/10R14 894
Mon 9/1118:30 -
2 stops17h 40m
Mon 30/1113:50 -
2 stops19h 40m
Deal found 19/10R14 927
Sun 1/1110:45 -
1 stop34h 15m
Tue 17/1114:00 -
2 stops21h 40m
Deal found 17/10R14 977
Sun 6/127:15 -
1 stop22h 25m
Thu 10/129:30 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 18/10R14 993
Thu 29/1017:25 -
1 stop27h 15m
Thu 12/1118:25 -
2 stops20h 20m
Deal found 20/10R15 026
Mon 23/118:15 -
2 stops33h 30m
Sun 13/1211:20 -
2 stops28h 40m
Deal found 17/10R15 059
Sun 15/116:00 -
1 stop22h 25m
Fri 27/118:30 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 18/10R15 092
Tue 17/1122:30 -
1 stop35h 35m
Tue 24/1114:00 -
2 stops21h 40m
Deal found 16/10R15 108
Sun 8/1116:05 -
2 stops28h 55m
Sat 21/110:55 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 20/10R15 125
Thu 3/1212:15 -
1 stop20h 20m
Thu 10/129:30 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 19/10R15 141

Find flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R14 845

One-way from

R6 872

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R16 867
KLM
  • KLM
  • 21/1-5/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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11/1-31/12
  • 11/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 30m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R36 005 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 317 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 31/3

6:45-9:30

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 546
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 4/3

21:30-17:25

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 897

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 11/1

7:00-7:40

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 719

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 13/1

7:15-7:40

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 719

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 15/1

7:15-7:40

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 719

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 10/1

18:45-7:35

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 015

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 4/3

10:55-13:35

3 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 672

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 4/3

17:10-17:25

2 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 837

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 1/1

6:00-13:00

2 stops29h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 283

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 1/1

17:05-13:35

3 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 448

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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 533). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 736). 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 R14 746 and R18 634 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 845 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 21–Feb 5).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Air France, andQatar Airways 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
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 651 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 709 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Ethiopian Air
7,1
Good
1 044 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 266 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as R16 095, 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 Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R9 233. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R10 274 and R12 695, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Manchester to Cape Town are Qatar Airways (R8 095), SWISS (R9 740), and Lufthansa (R10 392).

  • 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 533). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 736). 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 233AverageR12 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 274AverageR17 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 695AverageR21 060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 790AverageR16 128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 843AverageR20 119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 062AverageR20 206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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