What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town round-trip?

Flying on Air France is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R13 705. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R14 006 and R14 059, respectively. Users have found that Air France is 23% 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 Ethiopian Air (R11 294), Lufthansa (R11 772), and Turkish Airlines (R11 790).

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?

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

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Manchester to Cape Town?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Manchester to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 49 days in advance to save up to 32% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 49 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Manchester to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R17 410, or R19 502 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Cape Town?

March can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from Manchester with a flight ticket averaging about R18 008. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as R10 407. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

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R11 294+ Flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R13 705
One-way from	R11 294
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R23 864

Air France
12/11-3/12
2 total stops
47h 45m total
Manchester to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air
7/12
2 total stops
17h 15m total
Manchester to Cape Town

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 344 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 19 July 2025.

Wed 12/1119:40MAN - CPT

1 stop33h 05mAir France

Wed 3/128:50CPT - MAN

1 stop14h 40mAir France

Deal found 19/7R13 705

Tue 25/1111:00MAN - CPT

1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/128:50CPT - MAN

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/7R13 811

Tue 25/1120:35MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 20mKLM

Wed 10/128:50CPT - MAN

2 stops25h 30mKLM

Deal found 18/7R14 006

Tue 2/918:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air

Fri 26/914:35CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/7R14 059

Tue 4/1114:05MAN - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Tue 16/1212:35CPT - MAN

1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/7R14 112

Sun 16/119:10MAN - CPT

1 stop34h 55mSWISS

Mon 1/1223:35CPT - MAN

1 stop34h 45mSWISS

Deal found 18/7R14 698

Mon 3/1110:50MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 16/1217:15CPT - MAN

1 stop24h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/7R14 839

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 19 July 2025.

Wed 12/1119:40MAN - CPT

1 stop33h 05mAir France

Wed 3/128:50CPT - MAN

1 stop14h 40mAir France

Deal found 19/7R13 705

Tue 25/1111:00MAN - CPT

1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/128:50CPT - MAN

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/7R13 740

Tue 25/1120:35MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 20mKLM

Wed 10/128:50CPT - MAN

2 stops25h 30mKLM

Deal found 18/7R14 006

Tue 2/918:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air

Fri 26/914:35CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/7R14 059

Tue 4/1114:05MAN - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Tue 16/1212:35CPT - MAN

1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/7R14 112

Thu 15/110:50MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 18/117:15CPT - MAN

1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/7R14 733

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town. Data last updated 19 July 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 24/718:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air

Tue 26/813:50CPT - MAN

2 stops19h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/7R25 016

Sun 27/717:30MAN - CPT

1 stop26h 40mKLM

Sat 9/823:15CPT - MAN

1 stop21h 50mKLM

Deal found 18/7R19 413

Sun 27/720:40MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/823:15CPT - MAN

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/7R22 729

Sat 16/85:55MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Mon 8/915:20CPT - MAN

2 stops26h 25mKLM

Deal found 19/7R14 201

Tue 19/817:45MAN - CPT

2 stops26h 40mAir France

Tue 9/923:15CPT - MAN

2 stops24h 05mAir France

Deal found 17/7R15 123

Thu 21/818:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air

Thu 11/915:25CPT - MAN

2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/7R14 662

Mon 25/88:15MAN - CPT

1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways

Sat 13/913:00CPT - MAN

1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/7R17 286

Mon 25/88:15MAN - CPT

1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways

Wed 3/913:00CPT - MAN

2 stops34h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/7R17 570

Mon 25/811:10MAN - CPT

3 stops25h 30mKenya Airways

Sat 13/914:20CPT - MAN

2 stops32h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/7R18 297

Thu 28/817:30MAN - CPT

2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/923:15CPT - MAN

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/7R15 141

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 19 July 2025.

Sun 7/1218:30MAN - CPT

2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/7R11 294

Fri 2/117:35MAN - CPT

3 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/7R11 382

Sun 7/1211:15MAN - CPT

2 stops21h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 19/7R11 772

Fri 2/123:45MAN - CPT

1 stop34h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/7R11 790

Mon 8/1218:45MAN - CPT

1 stop34h 45mSWISS

Deal found 18/7R12 410

Sat 9/813:45MAN - CPT

3 stops22h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 19/7R14 963

Sat 9/818:15MAN - CPT

2 stops39h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 19/7R15 513

Thu 11/1214:05MAN - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/7R17 197

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Wed 12/11

19:40-6:45

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8:50-21:30

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MAN - CPT

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Tue 25/11

11:00-21:55

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Cape Town Intl

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8:50-21:30

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R13 740

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MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 25/11

20:35-21:55

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

8:50-8:20

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R14 006

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 2/9

18:30-13:45

2 stops18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/9

14:35-8:30

2 stops18h 55m

R14 059

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 4/11

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/12

12:35-6:35

1 stop20h 00m

R14 112

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 15/1

10:50-11:50

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

17:15-13:05

1 stop21h 50m

R14 733

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 7/12

18:30-13:45

2 stops17h 15m

R11 294

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 2/1

17:35-11:50

3 stops40h 15m

R11 382

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 7/12

11:15-11:00

2 stops21h 45m

R11 772

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 2/1

23:45-11:50

1 stop34h 05m

R11 790

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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 70 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?

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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andSWISS 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

1 374 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 374 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 374 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 465 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 374 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 665 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 374 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 605 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 374 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 907 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 374 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town round-trip?
Flying on Air France is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R13 705. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R14 006 and R14 059, respectively. Users have found that Air France is 23% 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 Ethiopian Air (R11 294), Lufthansa (R11 772), and Turkish Airlines (R11 790).
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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 748	AverageR13 527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	CheapestR13 107	AverageR17 964	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 449	AverageR16 137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 541	AverageR17 337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	CheapestR14 816	AverageR17 951	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR14 979	AverageR16 590	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR15 237	AverageR21 350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 812	AverageR23 469	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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