Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 44m.

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £796.

Question 5

How long is the flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

For as low as £596, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Manchester in 18h 05m. There are 6158 mi between Manchester and Cape Town.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 £428 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and KLM, starting at £503 and £544 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Manchester to Cape Town is 88 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

E

Accepted Answer

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Question 11

E

Accepted Answer

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Manchester to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Air France, British Airways or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Most of the time, Manchester to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will stop in Amsterdam. Addis Ababa 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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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. Marseille follows Zurich in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Manchester to Cape Town flights.

Question 15

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

De Dam, Melkweg, and Ziggo Dome are the most popular attractions in Amsterdam if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. De Dam, Melkweg, and Ziggo Dome can be accessed by travelling approximately 7.0 mi, 6.3 mi, and 7.2 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travellers can book a car hire at Amsterdam Schiphol for about £37 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Travelers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 25% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Manchester to Cape Town, book at least 48 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 26% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £721 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £817.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Manchester to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Manchester to Cape Town in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at £433.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to CPT?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Manchester to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Manchester to Cape Town via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Manchester to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cape Town from Manchester.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Manchester to Cape Town with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Manchester to Cape Town with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Manchester to Cape Town become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Manchester to Cape Town on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	£596
One-way from	£478
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£840

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£428	Average£600	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
SWISS	Cheapest£503	Average£710	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	Cheapest£544	Average£759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£557	Average£758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£572	Average£715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£574	Average£758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£593	Average£724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£601	Average£692	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£677	Average£931	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£734	Average£892	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £478

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 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape TownExplore 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 28 August 2025.

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 28 August 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to Cape Town that are best for you.

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.

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?

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to CPT?

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Cape Town?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Cape Town?

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Cape Town?

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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.

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?

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

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

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Amsterdam?

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

Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

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

Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 28 August 2025.

Top 10 airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Manchester to Cape Town?

Can Cheapflights find flights from Manchester to Cape Town with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Manchester to Cape Town become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

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 28 August 2025.