Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 02m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 24% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Manchester on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

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Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 00m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £418.

Question 5

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Manchester?

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There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Manchester in 14h 55m. Fly via SWISS, KLM, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Manchester is about 6158 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at £277, SWISS will fly you from Cape Town to Manchester and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £391 and £471, respectively. SWISS is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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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.

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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).

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

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Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 47 days in advance to save up to 83% 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 £540, or £655 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to Manchester from Cape Town. Prices for November average £616 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £278. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April. Opting for a November flight can save you 15% on your journey compared to booking in April

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Manchester from Cape Town today with Cheapflights!

Question 21

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

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Cape Town to Manchester for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 22

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

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Manchester from Cape Town shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 23

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

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Cape Town to Manchester flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£573
One-way from	£256
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£688

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£277	Average£369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£391	Average£563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£471	Average£685	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£515	Average£736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£590	Average£682	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£602	Average£730	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£607	Average£671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest£610	Average£692	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Manchester from £256

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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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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