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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £314

MAN — CPT
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Sat 14/1113:50 -
2 stops31h 45m
Sat 5/1214:15 -
2 stops42h 00m
Deal found 19/10£680
Sun 1/1110:45 -
1 stop34h 15m
Tue 17/1114:00 -
2 stops21h 40m
Deal found 17/10£683
Sun 6/1207:15 -
1 stop22h 25m
Thu 10/1209:30 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 18/10£684
Sat 5/1207:45 -
1 stop21h 55m
Fri 11/1223:55 -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 14/10£686
Mon 23/1108:15 -
2 stops33h 30m
Sun 13/1211:20 -
2 stops28h 40m
Deal found 17/10£687
Tue 17/1122:30 -
1 stop35h 35m
Tue 24/1114:00 -
2 stops21h 40m
Deal found 15/10£688
Fri 30/1022:30 -
1 stop22h 30m
Sat 14/1100:55 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 15/10£689
Thu 29/1005:50 -
1 stop14h 50m
Wed 11/1100:30 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 14/10£691
Sun 8/1110:45 -
1 stop34h 15m
Mon 23/1114:00 -
2 stops21h 40m
Deal found 16/10£692
Sat 21/1106:00 -
1 stop22h 25m
Wed 9/1208:30 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 18/10£692

Find flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Round-trip from

£681

One-way from

£314

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£770
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 27/1-18/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 10m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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11/1-31/12
  • 11/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 30m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 31/3

06:45-09:30

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£344

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 12/11

15:10-14:35

3 stops45h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£349

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 29/1

15:00-15:15

3 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£425

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 11/2

14:40-19:55

3 stops27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£447
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ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 4/3

21:30-17:25

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£452

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 29/1

07:45-10:30

1 stop24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£488

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 13/1

07:15-07:40

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£489

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 15/1

07:15-07:40

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£489

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 11/1

07:00-07:40

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£489

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 10/1

18:45-07:35

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£503

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 5 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 £663). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,037). 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 £705 and £914 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £677 on Multiple Airlines (21 Jan–9 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
1,591 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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
1,591 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,591 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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
4,454 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,591 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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
3,718 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,591 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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
1,044 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,591 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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
8,275 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,591 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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 £811, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 17h 40m. 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 £457 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and Turkish Airlines, starting at £561 and £577 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 £320. 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 £25.

  • 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 £663). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,037). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£458Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapest£561Average£792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£573Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£590Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£629Average£754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapest£632Average£916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£659Average£838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£659Average£791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapest£709Average£960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£801Average£1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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