Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from R8 672
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CPT
Dec 21 — Dec 281
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2025.
Fri 28/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1213:50CPT - MAN
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R12 028
Thu 27/119:05MAN - CPT
1 stop34h 50mKLM
Thu 4/1223:45CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/11R12 114
Fri 5/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 19/1214:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R12 303
Wed 31/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 18/113:50CPT - MAN
2 stops19h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R12 475
Fri 5/125:50MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Fri 19/128:00CPT - MAN
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/11R12 768
Fri 28/116:00MAN - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Thu 11/127:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/11R12 819
Mon 1/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/115:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R13 060
Fri 28/115:50MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Thu 11/127:55CPT - MAN
2 stops28h 15mKLM
Deal found 19/11R13 387
Fri 21/117:40MAN - CPT
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1212:30CPT - MAN
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R13 559
Tue 25/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/1215:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R13 628
Fri 5/1218:45MAN - CPT
1 stop34h 45mSWISS
Wed 24/129:00CPT - MAN
1 stop25h 20mSWISS
Deal found 20/11R13 766
Best flights from Manchester to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
Sun 17/518:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/514:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R12 320
Fri 5/125:50MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Fri 19/1223:45CPT - MAN
1 stop18h 50mKLM
Deal found 21/11R12 733
Tue 3/35:50MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/37:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R13 250
Fri 24/411:10MAN - CPT
1 stop21h 20mLufthansa
Sat 16/518:05CPT - MAN
1 stop24h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R14 248
Mon 2/320:40MAN - CPT
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/37:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R13 766
Tue 17/29:05MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 45mKLM
Tue 17/38:00CPT - MAN
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/11R14 248
Fri 15/518:05MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Fri 29/518:05CPT - MAN
1 stop24h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R14 489
Sat 16/511:10MAN - CPT
1 stop21h 20mLufthansa
Fri 29/518:05CPT - MAN
1 stop17h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R14 489
Mon 13/413:45MAN - CPT
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Mon 27/47:40CPT - MAN
1 stop25h 40mKLM
Deal found 20/11R15 108
Last-minute flights from Manchester to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town. Data last updated 21 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 27/119:05MAN - CPT
1 stop34h 50mKLM
Thu 4/1223:45CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/11R12 114
Fri 28/1118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1213:50CPT - MAN
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R12 028
Fri 28/116:00MAN - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Sat 13/127:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 21/11R12 441
Fri 28/116:00MAN - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Thu 11/127:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/11R12 819
Fri 28/115:50MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Sat 13/127:55CPT - MAN
2 stops28h 15mKLM
Deal found 21/11R12 905
Sat 29/1111:05MAN - CPT
1 stop16h 45mAir France
Sat 13/127:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 21/11R12 733
Mon 1/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/115:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R13 060
Fri 5/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 19/1214:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/11R12 286
Fri 5/125:50MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Fri 19/128:00CPT - MAN
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/11R12 768
Wed 31/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 18/113:50CPT - MAN
2 stops19h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R12 475
One-way flights from Manchester to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Manchester to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
Wed 4/28:15MAN - CPT
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R8 672
Thu 15/114:35MAN - CPT
3 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R8 776
Fri 19/1222:25MAN - CPT
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R9 171
Fri 5/1214:45MAN - CPT
3 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R9 412
Wed 31/1211:35MAN - CPT
3 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R9 550
Wed 10/128:15MAN - CPT
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R9 911
Sun 7/128:50MAN - CPT
1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R10 032
Sun 4/113:55MAN - CPT
3 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R10 806
Wed 4/210:50MAN - CPT
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11R10 823
Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
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Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Sun 17/5
18:30-13:45
2 stops18h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 29/5
14:35-8:30
2 stops18h 55m
R12 320
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Fri 5/12
5:50-21:55
1 stop14h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 19/12
23:45-16:35
1 stop18h 50m
R12 733
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Tue 3/3
5:50-21:55
1 stop14h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 22/3
7:55-21:30
1 stop15h 35m
R13 250
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Mon 2/3
20:40-21:55
1 stop23h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 15/3
7:55-21:30
1 stop15h 35m
R13 766
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Fri 24/4
11:10-9:30
1 stop21h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 16/5
18:05-17:20
1 stop24h 15m
R14 248
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Tue 17/2
9:05-5:50
2 stops18h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 17/3
8:00-22:00
1 stop16h 00m
R14 248
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Fri 15/5
18:05-9:30
1 stop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 29/5
18:05-17:20
1 stop24h 15m
R14 489
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Sat 16/5
11:10-9:30
1 stop21h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 29/5
18:05-10:25
1 stop17h 20m
R14 489
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Mon 13/4
13:45-21:25
1 stop30h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 27/4
7:40-8:20
1 stop25h 40m
R15 108
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Wed 4/2
8:15-14:35
3 stops28h 20m
R8 672
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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 39 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of R9 980). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 091). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Manchester to Cape Town at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Manchester to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 34% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Manchester to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R18 023.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 06m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manchester to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 05m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 21 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, 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.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
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How long is the flight from Manchester to Cape Town?
For as low as R12 733, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 14h 05m. 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 R10 432. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air France and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at R12 314 and R12 721, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of R9 980). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 091). 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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