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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from R7 647

MAN — CPT
Dec 8 — Dec 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Sun 6/1215:25 -
2 stops19h 35m
Thu 10/1213:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 3/11R14 866
Thu 3/1222:30 -
1 stop35h 35m
Thu 10/1211:30 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 3/11R14 882
Fri 4/126:00 -
1 stop22h 25m
Fri 11/128:30 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 4/11R14 915
Tue 17/1118:30 -
2 stops17h 40m
Tue 24/1115:10 -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 7/11R14 948
Wed 11/118:10 -
2 stops24h 20m
Mon 30/1111:30 -
2 stops34h 55m
Deal found 4/11R14 981
Tue 17/1113:50 -
2 stops31h 45m
Tue 24/116:00 -
2 stops38h 00m
Deal found 5/11R15 030
Mon 23/1121:30 -
1 stop35h 00m
Sun 13/1211:20 -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 7/11R15 080
Wed 2/129:50 -
3 stops25h 10m
Tue 8/1223:10 -
2 stops22h 25m
Deal found 7/11R15 129
Tue 1/1222:30 -
1 stop35h 35m
Sat 5/120:55 -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 7/11R15 146

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Round-trip from

R14 866

One-way from

R7 647

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R15 706
6/12-10/12
  • 6/12-10/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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10/1-31/12
  • 10/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 35m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R34 632 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 300 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 10/1

12:00-7:35

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 647

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 21/11

22:25-17:20

3 stops40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 993

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 25/11

6:00-10:30

3 stops50h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 076

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 22/11

15:35-13:00

2 stops43h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 888
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 3/12

21:30-17:25

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 905

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 19/3

17:30-23:00

2 stops27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 905

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 25/11

8:00-10:30

1 stop24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 020

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 19/12

16:10-23:00

3 stops52h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 449

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 23/11

21:30-10:30

1 stop35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 548

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 22/11

22:30-23:00

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 569

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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 882). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 842). 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 486 and R17 255 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 866 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 6–Dec 10).

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
1 594 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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
1 594 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 594 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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
1 647 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 594 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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
7,4
Good
3 707 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 594 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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
7,2
Good
1 046 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 594 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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
8 285 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 594 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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 382, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 14h 50m. 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 256. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R10 300 and R12 727, 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 116), SWISS (R9 764), and Lufthansa (R10 418).

  • 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 882). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 842). 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 256AverageR12 801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 300AverageR17 917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 727AverageR21 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 822AverageR16 168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 875AverageR20 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 105AverageR19 984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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