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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Manchester from £309

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAN
2 Aug — 9 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Manchester

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Manchester
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 3 July 2026.

Mon 27/716:35
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 17/817:35
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/7£638
Thu 30/716:35
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop20h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 18/810:40
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/7£641
Fri 18/1209:25
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop24h 55m
SWISS
Fri 15/118:45
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop34h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 29/6£646
Sat 1/818:25
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop25h 50m
Emirates
Mon 31/809:50
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 2/7£649
Mon 27/713:15
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop18h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 17/814:55
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/7£663
Sun 2/817:55
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop24h 25m
Lufthansa
Sat 22/818:05
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/7£669
Fri 31/718:25
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop18h 35m
Emirates
Wed 30/914:05
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop27h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 2/7£671
Sat 1/823:15
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop34h 05m
KLM
Mon 31/808:55
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop35h 30m
KLM
Deal found 2/7£678
Sun 26/718:25
CPT
-
MAN
1 stop18h 35m
Emirates
Sun 2/809:50
MAN
-
CPT
1 stop31h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 28/6£685

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Manchester (MAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£638

One-way from

£309

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£706
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/7-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£28 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Manchester that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

23:15-08:20

1 stop34h 05m

Manchester

Mon 31/8

08:55-21:25

1 stop35h 30m

£678
Fastest return journey

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

17:55-09:50

2 stops16h 55m

Manchester

Sat 22/8

18:05-09:30

1 stop14h 25m

£685

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/8

16:35-12:05

1 stop20h 30m

Manchester

Thu 27/8

13:10-11:50

1 stop21h 40m

£700

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

13:40-06:45

1 stop19h 05m

Manchester

Thu 21/1

20:40-11:40

1 stop37h 00m

£714

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

12:35-13:25

2 stops26h 50m

Manchester

Wed 11/11

07:45-10:30

1 stop24h 45m

£725

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

15:20-07:55

2 stops18h 35m

Manchester

Thu 21/1

14:45-08:05

1 stop15h 20m

£731
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

13:15-13:10

1 stop24h 55m

£309

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

13:15-19:45

1 stop31h 30m

£310

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

13:15-12:00

1 stop23h 45m

£341

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

20:00-00:10

3 stops29h 10m

£381

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Deals found on 3/7

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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 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 £537). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of £706). 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. 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 Manchester. Reviews last updated 3 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,605 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,605 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
KLM
7.8
Good
1,533 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,008 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,108 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,093 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Manchester. 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 Cape Town to Manchester?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Manchester in 20h 30m. Fly via KLM or Turkish Airlines 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 £481, 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 Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £514 and £527, respectively. SWISS is currently priced 26% 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 £252. Users have also found prices from £314 and £332 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 £537). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of £706). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Cape Town to Manchester

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Manchester. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£481Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£514Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£527Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest£562Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£575Average£851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£598Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£603Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£645Average£722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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