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

Currently priced at £556, KLM will fly you from Cape Town to Manchester and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air France and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £627 and £717, respectively. KLM is currently priced 8% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Manchester. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 47 days in advance to save up to 59% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 47 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to Manchester 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £501, or £599 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to Manchester from Cape Town. Prices for November average £609 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £276. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a November flight can save you 15% on your journey compared to booking in August

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

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

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

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Manchester.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Manchester by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Manchester are usually found in November or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	£556
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£676

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29/11-22/2
3 total stops
39h 30m total
Cape Town to Manchester

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sat 29/1108:50CPT - MAN

2 stops25h 30mKLM

Sun 22/205:55MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 00mKLM

Deal found 11/6£556

Sat 29/1108:50CPT - MAN

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/220:30MAN - CPT

1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6£560

Mon 4/814:00CPT - MAN

2 stops22h 05mAir France

Wed 27/811:50MAN - CPT

2 stops23h 50mAir France

Deal found 12/6£627

Fri 14/1114:30CPT - MAN

3 stops21h 50mKenya Airways

Mon 5/110:40MAN - CPT

3 stops24h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/6£689

Mon 8/1214:15CPT - MAN

2 stops35h 05mLufthansa

Sat 27/1211:15MAN - CPT

2 stops24h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 12/6£717

Wed 11/618:25CPT - MAN

1 stop38h 20mEmirates

Sat 28/621:15MAN - CPT

1 stop37h 20mEmirates

Deal found 10/6£725

Sat 26/713:00CPT - MAN

1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways

Sat 2/821:40MAN - CPT

1 stop36h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/6£746

Fri 25/714:35CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air

Fri 1/818:30MAN - CPT

2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/6£776

Fri 20/607:00CPT - MAN

2 stops33h 50mBritish Airways

Sat 13/1221:10MAN - CPT

1 stop18h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/6£1,049

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Sat 29/1108:50CPT - MAN

2 stops25h 30mKLM

Sun 22/205:55MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 00mKLM

Deal found 11/6£556

Sat 29/1108:50CPT - MAN

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/220:30MAN - CPT

1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6£560

Mon 4/814:00CPT - MAN

2 stops22h 05mAir France

Wed 27/811:50MAN - CPT

2 stops23h 50mAir France

Deal found 12/6£627

Mon 8/1214:15CPT - MAN

2 stops35h 05mLufthansa

Sat 27/1211:15MAN - CPT

2 stops24h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 12/6£717

Fri 27/614:35CPT - MAN

3 stops44h 45mKenya Airways

Fri 14/1113:40MAN - CPT

2 stops21h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/6£725

Sat 26/713:00CPT - MAN

1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways

Sat 2/821:40MAN - CPT

1 stop36h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/6£746

Fri 27/613:05CPT - MAN

1 stop31h 10mEmirates

Fri 14/1113:10MAN - CPT

1 stop25h 35mEmirates

Deal found 11/6£803

Sat 29/1107:25CPT - MAN

3 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 22/218:30MAN - CPT

3 stops35h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/6£1,671

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Fri 20/614:35CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 40mEthiopian Air

Sat 13/1217:30MAN - CPT

2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/6£903

Fri 20/614:15CPT - MAN

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1209:10MAN - CPT

1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6£1,039

Fri 20/607:00CPT - MAN

2 stops33h 50mBritish Airways

Sat 13/1221:10MAN - CPT

1 stop18h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/6£1,049

Fri 20/613:05CPT - MAN

1 stop19h 40mEmirates

Sat 13/1220:40MAN - CPT

1 stop37h 00mEmirates

Deal found 11/6£1,055

Fri 20/614:35CPT - MAN

3 stops20h 20mKenya Airways

Sat 13/1209:05MAN - CPT

3 stops26h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/6£1,265

Fri 27/614:35CPT - MAN

3 stops44h 45mKenya Airways

Fri 14/1113:40MAN - CPT

2 stops21h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/6£725

Fri 27/613:05CPT - MAN

1 stop31h 10mEmirates

Fri 14/1120:40MAN - CPT

1 stop18h 05mEmirates

Deal found 10/6£756

Fri 27/614:15CPT - MAN

2 stops19h 10mLufthansa

Fri 14/1106:25MAN - CPT

2 stops26h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 10/6£890

Wed 9/723:15CPT - MAN

1 stop21h 50mKLM

Wed 30/720:40MAN - CPT

1 stop23h 45mKLM

Deal found 12/6£623

Wed 9/714:00CPT - MAN

2 stops22h 05mAir France

Wed 30/715:45MAN - CPT

2 stops28h 40mAir France

Deal found 12/6£779

Fri 25/714:35CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air

Fri 1/818:30MAN - CPT

2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/6£776

Sat 26/716:35CPT - MAN

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/811:55MAN - CPT

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6£657

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Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

08:50-08:20

2 stops25h 30m

Manchester

Sun 22/2

05:55-21:55

1 stop14h 00m

£556

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

08:50-10:20

1 stop27h 30m

Manchester

Sun 22/2

20:30-06:10

1 stop31h 40m

£560

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

14:00-11:05

2 stops22h 05m

Manchester

Wed 27/8

11:50-12:40

2 stops23h 50m

£627

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

14:15-23:20

2 stops35h 05m

Manchester

Sat 27/12

11:15-13:25

2 stops24h 10m

£717

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/6

14:35-10:20

3 stops44h 45m

Manchester

Fri 14/11

13:40-12:55

2 stops21h 15m

£725

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/7

13:00-08:00

1 stop20h 00m

Manchester

Sat 2/8

21:40-10:50

1 stop36h 10m

£746

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/6

13:05-19:15

1 stop31h 10m

Manchester

Fri 14/11

13:10-16:45

1 stop25h 35m

£803

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

07:25-08:25

3 stops27h 00m

Manchester

Sun 22/2

18:30-08:20

3 stops35h 50m

£1,671

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

14:15-19:05

2 stops30h 50m

£818

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

12:35-06:05

1 stop19h 30m

£1,404

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Manchester may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 46 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 Cape Town to Manchester?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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 CPT to MAN?

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Manchester in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

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

Rainfall in Manchester by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Manchester by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Air France from Cape Town to Manchester have to say. 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,358 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,463 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,584 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

781 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Manchester round-trip?
Currently priced at £556, KLM will fly you from Cape Town to Manchester and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air France and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £627 and £717, respectively. KLM is currently priced 8% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Manchester that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Manchester?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Manchester.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Manchester?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Manchester 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 Cape Town to Manchester?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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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SWISS	Cheapest£276	Average£428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£389	Average£587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£468	Average£683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£543	Average£628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Manchester are usually found in November or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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