Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from R8 744
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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CPT
Jan 8 — Jan 151
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 88 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 9 December 2025.
Wed 31/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 18/115:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R13 702
Wed 31/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/114:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12R13 753
Tue 30/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/115:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R14 313
Wed 31/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 25/115:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12R14 670
Tue 30/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/115:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R14 822
Wed 31/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/114:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12R15 230
Wed 31/1218:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 28/215:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R15 332
Tue 9/1211:15MAN - CPT
1 stop18h 25mLufthansa
Mon 29/129:30CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 8/12R15 603
Wed 10/1211:15MAN - CPT
1 stop18h 25mLufthansa
Mon 29/129:30CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 8/12R15 688
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 9 December 2025.
Sat 3/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 18/113:50CPT - MAN
2 stops19h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12R11 817
Mon 11/513:45MAN - CPT
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Mon 18/57:40CPT - MAN
1 stop30h 30mKLM
Deal found 7/12R14 602
Wed 28/15:50MAN - CPT
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/37:55CPT - MAN
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R14 941
Thu 22/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/214:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R11 817
Sun 25/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 21/215:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R11 817
Mon 5/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/114:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12R11 834
Sat 7/311:00MAN - CPT
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/37:55CPT - MAN
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R15 145
Sat 9/518:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 13/514:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R12 276
Wed 21/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/114:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R12 394
Mon 5/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 22/115:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12R12 411
Thu 1/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 24/115:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12R12 972
Last-minute flights from Manchester to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town. Data last updated 9 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 1/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/114:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12R11 834
Thu 1/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 19/114:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12R11 953
Thu 1/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 22/113:50CPT - MAN
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12R12 411
Tue 6/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/113:50CPT - MAN
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R12 462
Fri 9/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/114:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R11 902
Wed 14/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/114:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R12 445
Sat 17/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 31/113:50CPT - MAN
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R12 106
Fri 23/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/215:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R11 817
Fri 23/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 30/114:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R12 394
Wed 28/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/314:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R12 632
Fri 30/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/215:25CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R12 870
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 9 December 2025.
Sat 10/110:25MAN - CPT
3 stops49h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R8 744
Tue 27/17:35MAN - CPT
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R8 931
Mon 12/121:30MAN - CPT
3 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R9 033
Tue 13/17:35MAN - CPT
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R9 067
Sun 11/15:50MAN - CPT
3 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R9 118
Tue 27/19:10MAN - CPT
1 stop20h 20mSWISS
Deal found 7/12R10 238
Wed 14/119:50MAN - CPT
2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R10 578
Mon 26/116:50MAN - CPT
1 stop17h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/12R11 342
Sun 11/118:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R11 579
Mon 29/1211:30MAN - CPT
3 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R11 698
Find 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 9 December 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 9 December 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Sat 3/1
18:30-14:35
2 stops18h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 18/1
13:50-7:30
2 stops19h 40m
R11 817
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Thu 22/1
18:30-13:45
2 stops17h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 20/2
14:35-7:30
2 stops18h 55m
R11 817
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Sun 25/1
18:30-13:45
2 stops17h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 21/2
15:25-8:20
2 stops18h 55m
R11 817
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Mon 5/1
18:30-14:35
2 stops18h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 23/1
14:35-7:30
2 stops18h 55m
R11 834
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Sat 9/5
18:30-13:00
2 stops17h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 13/5
14:35-8:30
2 stops18h 55m
R12 276
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Wed 21/1
18:30-14:35
2 stops18h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 28/1
14:35-7:30
2 stops18h 55m
R12 394
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Mon 5/1
18:30-14:35
2 stops18h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 22/1
15:25-8:20
2 stops18h 55m
R12 411
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Thu 1/1
18:30-13:45
2 stops17h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 24/1
15:25-8:20
2 stops18h 55m
R12 972
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Mon 11/5
13:45-21:25
1 stop30h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 18/5
7:40-13:10
1 stop30h 30m
R14 602
ManchesterCape Town
MAN - CPT
MANCPT
Manchester
Wed 28/1
5:50-9:45
2 stops25h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/3
7:55-10:10
1 stop28h 15m
R14 941
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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 5 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 88 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 542). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 890). 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 9 December 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 32% 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.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 446.
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 11m.
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 9 December 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.
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How long is the flight from Manchester to Cape Town?
For as low as R11 817, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 17h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9910 km.
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 293. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air France and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R12 150 and R12 309, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 37% 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 542). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 890). 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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