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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £333

MAN — CPT
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Mon 9/1117:05 -
1 stop35h 20m
Mon 30/1108:30 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 20/10£676
Mon 9/1118:30 -
2 stops17h 40m
Wed 25/1113:50 -
2 stops19h 40m
Deal found 20/10£677
Sun 8/1106:30 -
2 stops38h 30m
Tue 24/1100:55 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 20/10£679
Tue 17/1118:30 -
2 stops17h 40m
Thu 26/1113:50 -
2 stops20h 30m
Deal found 22/10£679
Tue 17/1113:50 -
2 stops24h 55m
Tue 24/1118:10 -
2 stops38h 05m
Deal found 21/10£680
Sat 21/1112:25 -
2 stops23h 45m
Sat 28/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 22/10£681
Fri 20/1122:30 -
1 stop22h 30m
Fri 27/1123:55 -
2 stops33h 05m
Deal found 20/10£682
Sat 21/1106:00 -
1 stop22h 25m
Fri 11/1207:30 -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 20/10£682
Sun 15/1108:15 -
2 stops37h 20m
Fri 27/1106:00 -
2 stops32h 15m
Deal found 23/10£683
Tue 1/1207:15 -
1 stop22h 25m
Thu 10/1209:30 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 20/10£684
Mon 16/1108:15 -
2 stops37h 20m
Tue 1/1206:00 -
2 stops26h 15m
Deal found 22/10£684
Mon 16/1107:00 -
1 stop22h 40m
Tue 1/1209:30 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 21/10£686

Find flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Round-trip from

£674

One-way from

£333

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£767
15/2-28/2
  • 15/2-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 55m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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27/2-31/12
  • 27/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 29/11

07:25-17:20

3 stops55h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£368

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 12/11

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£451

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 10/3

07:15-07:40

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£472
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 4/12

17:45-10:35

1 stop14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£498

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 8/3

18:45-07:40

2 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£504

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 2/12

17:45-10:35

1 stop14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£507

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 9/3

13:40-13:35

3 stops21h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£534

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 4/3

17:10-17:25

2 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£537

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 31/10

22:30-12:05

1 stop35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£569

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 2/3

18:30-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/3

13:50-08:20

2 stops20h 30m

£735

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Manchester with our price prediction graph.
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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 79 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 £664). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,033). 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 typical for this route at the moment.

Manchester to Cape Town flights typically cost between £670 and £847 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £674 on Multiple Airlines (15 Feb–28 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways 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
1,593 reviews
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Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,593 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,593 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,459 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,593 reviews
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Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,709 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,593 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Ethiopian Air
7.1
Good
1,045 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,593 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,294 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,593 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as £677, Air France can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 17h 40m. 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 £457 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and Turkish Airlines, starting at £559 and £576 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 41% 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 £318. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air 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. Geneva is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Manchester to Cape Town. Istanbul comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Manchester to Cape Town flights.

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

    Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya can be visited by travelling about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 22.2 mi respectively from Istanbul. Those on a stopover in Istanbul in need of a car hire can book one at Istanbul for about £24.

  • 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 Marseille. Frankfurt am Main sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Manchester to Cape Town. Amsterdam follows Frankfurt am Main 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 £664). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,033). 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 Manchester to Cape Town

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Ethiopian AirCheapest£455Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapest£559Average£787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£575Average£740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£588Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£626Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapest£630Average£912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£654Average£829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£657Average£780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapest£707Average£961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£798Average£1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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