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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £312

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 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CPT
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 8 August 2026.

Wed 9/922:25 -
2 stops34h 50m
Wed 30/918:25 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 7/8£672
Tue 17/1118:30 -
2 stops18h 05m
Tue 24/1115:25 -
2 stops18h 55m
Deal found 4/8£673
Wed 23/918:20 -
1 stop14h 10m
Mon 5/1000:10 -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 5/8£678
Mon 7/922:55 -
1 stop35h 55m
Mon 21/916:35 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 6/8£678
Wed 23/918:40 -
1 stop13h 45m
Fri 25/900:10 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 3/8£680
Mon 7/1207:25 -
2 stops46h 10m
Thu 28/117:20 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 5/8£681
Mon 7/907:45 -
2 stops25h 30m
Tue 15/913:15 -
3 stops35h 30m
Deal found 7/8£681

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 8 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£672

One-way from

£312

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£842
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 9/9-30/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 25m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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30/11
  • 30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 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 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 8 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 10/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

15:25-07:30

2 stops18h 05m

£693

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 28/1

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/3

15:25-07:30

2 stops18h 05m

£734

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 29/9

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

£741

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 24/9

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

15:10-08:30

2 stops18h 20m

£742

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 29/9

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

£746

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 8/9

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

15:10-08:15

2 stops18h 05m

£757

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 9/9

22:55-11:50

1 stop35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

£759

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 6/9

13:10-11:50

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

16:35-12:05

1 stop20h 30m

£759

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 20/1

10:45-12:05

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

00:55-15:50

1 stop16h 55m

£765

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 1/9

09:20-21:15

2 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

20:25-06:55

2 stops35h 30m

£782

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town

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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?

The best time to book flights from Manchester to Cape Town is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of £644). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,039). 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 Manchester to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Manchester to Cape Town flights typically cost between £742 and £989 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £672 on Multiple Airlines (9 Sept–30 Sept).

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 8 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Manchester to Cape Town. 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,553 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,553 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,553 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,553 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,021 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,553 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,177 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,553 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,153 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,553 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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.

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

    For as low as £693, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 18h 05m. There are 6158 mi between Manchester and Cape Town.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Manchester to Cape Town is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £450 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Air France, starting at £526 and £555 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £374. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Manchester to Cape Town for a low price.

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

    Most of the time, Manchester to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will stop in Addis Ababa. Marseille is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Manchester to Cape Town. Geneva comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Manchester to Cape Town flights.

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

    Manchester to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Frankfurt am Main. Amsterdam sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Manchester to Cape Town. Doha follows Amsterdam in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Manchester to Cape Town flights.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of £644). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,039). 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 Manchester to Cape Town on these airlines

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Top 10 airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to Cape Town. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 8 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£450Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapest£526Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapest£555Average£748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£570Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£584Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£604Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapest£606Average£894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£622Average£835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest£651Average£1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£685Average£952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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