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

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Manchester on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 56m.

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

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £599.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 57m.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Manchester?

There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Manchester in 14h 50m. Fly via SWISS, Ethiopian Air, or British Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Manchester is about 6158 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Currently priced at £464, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Manchester and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £474 and £520, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £248. Users have also found prices from £311 and £328 on Emirates and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

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.

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).

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 Emirates, British Airways or Lufthansa as they are the most popular for this route.

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

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

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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Prices

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 58 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 £555). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of £716). 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 Cape Town to Manchester?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Manchester flights typically cost between £644 and £772 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £566 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–28 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,SWISS, andEthiopian Air from Cape Town to Manchester by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from Cape Town to Manchester?
There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Manchester in 14h 50m. Fly via SWISS, Ethiopian Air, or British Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Manchester is about 6158 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Manchester round-trip?
Currently priced at £464, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Manchester and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £474 and £520, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Manchester one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £248. Users have also found prices from £311 and £328 on Emirates and Turkish Airlines, respectively.
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 £555). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of £716). 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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Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£464	Average£638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
SWISS	Cheapest£474	Average£642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£520	Average£657	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	Cheapest£554	Average£669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
KLM	Cheapest£567	Average£817	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£594	Average£666	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£636	Average£723	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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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 58 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?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Manchester?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Manchester flights typically cost between £644 and £772 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £566 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–28 Oct).

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

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Manchester on Cheapflights.

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

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £599.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 57m.

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

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 56m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,SWISS, andEthiopian Air from Cape Town to Manchester by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Cape Town to Manchester flights typically cost between £644 and £772 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £566 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–28 Oct).