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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from R9 375

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CPT
Jan 28 — Feb 41
1 adult

The best prices from Manchester to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 23 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 129

One-way from

R9 375

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 864
Ethiopian Air
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  • 1/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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  • 20/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 20h 45m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R25 819 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R14 214 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 January 2025.

Thu 19/620:40MAN - CPT
1 stop23h 45mKLM
Thu 3/723:15CPT - MAN
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Deal found 22/1R13 110
Sat 1/318:30MAN - CPT
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/313:50CPT - MAN
1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/1R13 129
Mon 28/412:25MAN - CPT
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/523:15CPT - MAN
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R13 240
Tue 15/45:55MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Thu 15/523:15CPT - MAN
2 stops24h 05mAir France
Deal found 22/1R13 609
Tue 22/413:15MAN - CPT
1 stop21h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/516:35CPT - MAN
1 stop20h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R13 739
Wed 30/418:10MAN - CPT
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
Tue 27/515:20CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 22/1R14 090
Mon 24/210:40MAN - CPT
2 stops33h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 11/323:00CPT - MAN
2 stops22h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/1R14 552
Tue 4/1118:50MAN - CPT
2 stops34h 50mSWISS
Wed 19/119:30CPT - MAN
2 stops24h 40mSWISS
Deal found 21/1R14 848
Wed 26/221:10MAN - CPT
1 stop35h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 9/312:35CPT - MAN
1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/1R15 052

Find flights from Manchester to Cape Town within your budget

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 23 January 2025.

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ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 1/3

18:30-14:30

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

13:50-8:25

1 stop20h 35m

R13 129

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 22/4

12:40-8:30

2 stops18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

13:00-22:55

3 stops34h 55m

R13 314

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 22/4

13:45-21:10

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

23:00-20:05

1 stop22h 05m

R13 572

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 15/4

5:55-21:30

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

23:15-22:20

2 stops24h 05m

R13 609

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 22/4

13:15-11:50

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

16:35-12:15

1 stop20h 40m

R13 739

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 24/2

10:40-21:40

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

23:00-19:30

2 stops22h 30m

R14 552

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 26/2

21:10-10:40

1 stop35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

12:35-6:05

1 stop19h 30m

R15 052

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 4/3

12:40-13:50

2 stops23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

6:40-23:20

2 stops18h 40m

R16 901

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 1/2

18:50-16:40

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/2

15:50-8:10

2 stops42h 20m

R17 751

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 9/2

13:10-11:40

1 stop20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/2

13:40-6:45

1 stop19h 05m

R19 730

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Manchester to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 18 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 23 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Manchester to Cape Town at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 11% 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 Thursday afternoons 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 23 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Emirates and Air France from Manchester to Cape Town to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 338 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 489 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 R13 129. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R13 572 and R13 609, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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