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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Manchester from R7 259

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAN
Aug 21 — Aug 281
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Manchester are usually found in November or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Manchester (MAN). 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 16 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 570

One-way from

R7 259

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 329
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 16/12-5/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Manchester
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 631 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 August 2025.

Tue 16/129:30CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:45MAN - CPT
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8R13 570
Tue 16/129:30CPT - MAN
2 stops24h 50mSWISS
Mon 5/118:45MAN - CPT
1 stop34h 45mSWISS
Deal found 15/8R13 798
Thu 18/1219:50CPT - MAN
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Mon 5/118:45MAN - CPT
1 stop34h 45mSWISS
Deal found 15/8R14 343
Mon 15/1223:35CPT - MAN
1 stop20h 20mSWISS
Wed 7/118:45MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Deal found 15/8R14 958
Sun 14/1218:55CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 3/19:50MAN - CPT
1 stop24h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/8R15 204
Sun 21/913:50CPT - MAN
2 stops19h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 26/1018:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/8R15 222
Mon 15/1220:35CPT - MAN
1 stop17h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 5/118:50MAN - CPT
1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/8R15 240
Tue 16/1218:45CPT - MAN
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/19:10MAN - CPT
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8R15 327
Wed 17/129:30CPT - MAN
2 stops24h 50mSWISS
Mon 5/118:45MAN - CPT
1 stop34h 45mSWISS
Deal found 15/8R15 345
Tue 16/918:55CPT - MAN
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 26/108:55MAN - CPT
1 stop21h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/8R15 433
Tue 16/1212:20CPT - MAN
2 stops22h 00mSWISS
Wed 7/118:45MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Deal found 15/8R15 486

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Manchester 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 16 August 2025.
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Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/12

9:30-23:20

1 stop15h 50m

Manchester

Mon 5/1

18:45-7:30

1 stop34h 45m

R13 570

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

9:25-17:55

1 stop34h 30m

Manchester

Tue 10/2

9:10-7:30

1 stop20h 20m

R13 658

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/12

9:30-8:20

2 stops24h 50m

Manchester

Mon 5/1

18:45-7:30

1 stop34h 45m

R13 798

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

19:50-8:20

1 stop14h 30m

Manchester

Mon 5/1

18:45-7:30

1 stop34h 45m

R14 343

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

23:35-17:55

1 stop20h 20m

Manchester

Wed 7/1

18:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

R14 958

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

18:55-8:50

1 stop15h 55m

Manchester

Wed 7/1

18:30-12:10

1 stop15h 40m

R15 204

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/12

18:55-11:55

1 stop19h 00m

Manchester

Wed 7/1

18:30-12:10

1 stop15h 40m

R15 204

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

18:55-7:45

1 stop14h 50m

Manchester

Thu 1/1

19:30-12:10

1 stop14h 40m

R15 204

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

18:55-9:10

1 stop16h 15m

Manchester

Fri 2/1

11:50-12:10

1 stop22h 20m

R15 204

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

13:00-8:00

1 stop20h 00m

R7 259

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Manchester from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Manchester

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Manchester. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester (average of R576). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in August is currently the most expensive (average of R870). 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 CPT to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Manchester, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Manchester flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday 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 Cape Town to Manchester?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Manchester chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 24% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Manchester on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Manchester?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Manchester, 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 R11 091.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Manchester?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Manchester, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 01m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Manchester?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Manchester, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 30m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. 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 Manchester. Reviews last updated 16 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS from Cape Town to Manchester. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 384 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 697 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 322 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Manchester. 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 Cape Town to Manchester round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Manchester is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 165 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at R9 488 and R10 080 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Manchester for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Manchester one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 259. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Manchester for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Manchester?

    Most of the time, Cape Town to Manchester flights that have stopovers will stop in Dubai. Zurich sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Cape Town to Manchester. Doha follows Zurich in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Cape Town to Manchester flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, or Dubai Mall. Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall can be visited by traveling about 6,8 km, 11,0 km, and 10,5 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R239.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Manchester flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to Manchester is Amsterdam. Cape Town to Manchester flights stopping in Frankfurt am Main are the next rarest.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Manchester that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Manchester?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Manchester.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Manchester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Manchester 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 Cape Town to Manchester?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester (average of R576). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in August is currently the most expensive (average of R870). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Manchester

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Manchester. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 165AverageR11 008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 488AverageR13 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 080AverageR14 254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 372AverageR16 045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 033AverageR15 226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 153AverageR15 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 175AverageR14 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 815AverageR16 972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 074AverageR16 463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 215AverageR17 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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