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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 05m.

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 1h 33m.

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

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 23% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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 R15 606.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

For as low as R16 145, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 20h 35m. 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 338. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R10 392 and R12 840, 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 188), SWISS (R9 851), and Lufthansa (R13 437).

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?

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Manchester to Cape Town as you normally would.

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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Average price	R17 309

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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 682). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 045). 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 630 and R20 984 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 031 on Lufthansa (Dec 6–Dec 11).

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.

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

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

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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

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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 145, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 20h 35m. 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 338. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R10 392 and R12 840, 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 188), SWISS (R9 851), and Lufthansa (R13 437).
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 682). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 045). 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	CheapestR9 338	AverageR13 562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 392	AverageR18 077	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR12 840	AverageR21 301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 936	AverageR16 312	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 989	AverageR20 349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR17 257	AverageR20 436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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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?

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 630 and R20 984 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 031 on Lufthansa (Dec 6–Dec 11).

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

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 23% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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 R15 606.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 05m.

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 1h 33m.

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.

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Manchester to Cape Town flights typically cost between R15 630 and R20 984 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 031 on Lufthansa (Dec 6–Dec 11).