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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Manchester from R4 257

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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAN
Sep 16 — Sep 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 17 August 2026.

Sun 11/100:10 -
2 stops35h 55m
Thu 15/106:40 -
3 stops33h 50m
Deal found 13/8R12 739
Wed 21/100:10 -
2 stops25h 45m
Tue 12/16:00 -
2 stops33h 25m
Deal found 16/8R12 852
Thu 3/923:15 -
2 stops23h 40m
Wed 16/913:50 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 13/8R12 917
Sun 13/90:10 -
2 stops33h 45m
Tue 29/920:30 -
3 stops39h 30m
Deal found 16/8R13 354
Fri 16/1019:30 -
1 stop18h 50m
Tue 27/1021:30 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 13/8R13 370
Mon 28/916:35 -
2 stops29h 40m
Mon 5/107:45 -
3 stops29h 50m
Deal found 14/8R13 678
Fri 11/919:30 -
1 stop35h 50m
Sat 26/921:45 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 14/8R13 856
Fri 11/919:30 -
1 stop35h 50m
Sat 26/917:10 -
2 stops23h 20m
Deal found 14/8R14 066
Fri 16/1019:30 -
1 stop18h 50m
Tue 27/106:00 -
2 stops33h 25m
Deal found 13/8R14 099
Thu 22/1013:15 -
1 stop25h 05m
Tue 12/121:30 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 16/8R14 115
Mon 14/920:00 -
1 stop24h 15m
Tue 29/914:05 -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 13/8R14 325

Find 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 17 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 739

One-way from

R4 257

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R15 491
11/10-15/10
  • 11/10-15/10
  • 5 total stops
  • 69h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Manchester
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9/10
  • 9/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 983 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 17 August 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

19:30-6:20

1 stop35h 50m

Manchester

Sat 26/9

17:10-17:30

2 stops23h 20m

R14 066

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

23:15-8:30

3 stops34h 15m

Manchester

Wed 16/9

15:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

R14 568

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

14:25-20:05

3 stops30h 40m

Manchester

Tue 29/9

11:00-13:35

3 stops25h 35m

R14 714

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:15-6:20

1 stop18h 05m

Manchester

Tue 12/1

6:00-17:25

2 stops33h 25m

R14 876

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

13:50-8:20

2 stops20h 30m

Manchester

Thu 21/1

18:30-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

R15 604
Fastest return journey

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

15:20-7:55

2 stops18h 35m

Manchester

Thu 21/1

11:50-8:05

1 stop18h 15m

R15 831

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

20:00-6:45

1 stop36h 45m

Manchester

Thu 21/1

13:15-16:45

1 stop25h 30m

R15 912
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

13:15-6:20

1 stop18h 05m

R6 119

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

13:15-11:20

2 stops23h 05m

R7 543

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

13:15-13:20

1 stop25h 05m

R8 352

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Booking 58 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester (average of R12 124). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 669). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Manchester?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Manchester flights typically cost between R14 277 and R18 113 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 739 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 11–Oct 15).

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 17 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air 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
3 652 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 738 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 028 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 194 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 170 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Manchester?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Manchester can take about 30h 40m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 714. Airlines will cover a distance of 9910 km.

  • 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 R10 500 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, starting at R11 117 and R11 351 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Manchester for 26% 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 R5 394. 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 Doha. Zurich sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Cape Town to Manchester.

  • 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 Dubai.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester (average of R12 124). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 669). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Manchester on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Manchester. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 August 2026.
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Top 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to Manchester

Discover the top 9 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 17 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR10 500AverageR12 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 117AverageR13 048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 351AverageR13 812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 531AverageR12 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 392AverageR14 760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 572AverageR14 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR12 713AverageR16 524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 773AverageR14 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 547AverageR15 755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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