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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £353

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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CPT
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
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 9 February 2026.

Sun 13/918:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 27/915:25
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2£488
Sun 8/318:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/315:25
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2£494
Sun 8/1118:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/1113:50
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops20h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2£508
Sun 8/1118:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/1115:25
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops18h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/2£509
Mon 14/918:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops19h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 29/915:25
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2£513
Thu 16/418:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/413:50
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops19h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2£513
Sun 24/518:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 1/613:50
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops19h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2£516
Fri 15/518:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 5/615:25
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2£521
Thu 21/518:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 26/513:50
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops19h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/2£522
Tue 10/1118:30
MAN
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/1113:50
CPT
-
MAN
2 stops19h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2£523

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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£494

One-way from

£353

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£635
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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19/2
  • 19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 25m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 23/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

15:25-08:30

2 stops18h 05m

£540

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 22/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

15:25-08:30

2 stops18h 05m

£540

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 2/3

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

15:25-07:30

2 stops18h 05m

£552

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 24/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

£565

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 2/3

06:00-06:00

2 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

14:25-10:10

3 stops45h 45m

£582

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 10/4

23:30-11:50

1 stop35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

£589

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 23/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£615

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 27/2

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

13:50-08:20

2 stops20h 30m

£619

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 19/2

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

12:35-07:05

1 stop20h 30m

£629

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 23/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£640

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Manchester to Cape Town is 19 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of £433). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £644). 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.

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 9 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,210 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
958 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,775 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 £540, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 17h 30m. There are 6158 mi between Manchester and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 £433 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and KLM, starting at £488 and £542 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 39% 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 Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £325. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Qatar Airways, 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. Amsterdam is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Manchester to Cape Town. Marseille comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Manchester to Cape Town flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Amsterdam?

    The majority of Amsterdam visitors spend their time at De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg. De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg are located about 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.3 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Amsterdam can hire a car from Amsterdam Schiphol for about £33 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Marseille?

    Unité d'habitation, Palais du Pharo, and Musée de la Marine are currently the most popular points of interest in Marseille. Unité d'habitation, Palais du Pharo, and Musée de la Marine can be visited by travelling about 15.1 mi, 12.2 mi, and 12.6 mi respectively from Marseille. Those on a stopover in Marseille in need of a car hire can book one at Marseille for about £32.

  • 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 London. Zurich sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Manchester to Cape Town. Frankfurt am Main follows Zurich 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of £433). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £644). 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

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Manchester to Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 9 February 2026.
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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 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£433Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapest£488Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£542Average£769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£566Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£574Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£579Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£584Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£587Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£650Average£879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£674Average£913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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