Cheap flights from Sheffield to Cape Town from £475

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CPT
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sheffield to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sheffield to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sheffield to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£578

One-way from

£475

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£982
Air France
  • Air France
  • 25/11-10/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • Sheffield to Cape Town
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 15m total
  • Sheffield to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£40 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Sheffield to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Sheffield to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sheffield to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 July 2025.

Tue 25/1111:00MAN - CPT
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1208:50CPT - MAN
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£578
Wed 1/1018:30MAN - CPT
2 stops19h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/1013:50CPT - MAN
2 stops19h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/7£583
Tue 25/1113:40MAN - CPT
1 stop30h 15mKLM
Wed 10/1208:50CPT - MAN
2 stops25h 30mKLM
Deal found 17/7£589
Tue 4/1114:05MAN - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 16/1212:35CPT - MAN
1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/7£594
Wed 12/1117:05MAN - CPT
2 stops22h 15mAir France
Wed 3/1208:50CPT - MAN
1 stop14h 40mAir France
Deal found 16/7£615
Sat 20/923:15MAN - CPT
1 stop35h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 27/916:35CPT - MAN
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/7£643

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

Fly from

Sheffield

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 25/11

11:00-21:55

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

08:50-21:30

1 stop14h 40m

£578

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 1/10

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£583

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 25/11

13:40-21:55

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

08:50-08:20

2 stops25h 30m

£589

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 4/11

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/12

12:35-06:35

1 stop20h 00m

£594

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 12/11

17:05-17:20

2 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

08:50-21:30

1 stop14h 40m

£615

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 20/9

23:15-11:50

1 stop35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/9

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

£643

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 7/12

18:30-13:45

2 stops17h 15m

£475

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 2/1

17:35-11:50

3 stops40h 15m

£479

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 2/1

23:45-11:50

1 stop34h 05m

£496

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 7/12

13:40-13:35

3 stops21h 55m

£731

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Best time to book a flight from Sheffield to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sheffield to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sheffield to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sheffield to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Sheffield to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SH9 to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Sheffield to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sheffield to Cape Town as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sheffield to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sheffield 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.

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 18 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andQatar Airways from Sheffield to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Sheffield?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Sheffield, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Sheffield to Cape Town Intl per day from 10 different airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £475. Users have also found prices from £496 and £731 on Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sheffield to Cape Town?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Sheffield to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£431Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£507Average£786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£518Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£547Average£807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£574Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£577Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£596Average£771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£613Average£774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapest£701Average£941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£745Average£902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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