Which airlines fly to Manchester?

Emirates, British Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Manchester from Cape Town according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Manchester. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Manchester on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Manchester?

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to Manchester

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Manchester Airport?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Manchester Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Manchester Airport?

As of October 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Manchester Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Manchester Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Manchester Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Manchester Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Manchester Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£264 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Manchester in 2026/27

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00:55 - 07:35CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

32h 40m2 stops Istanbul Dublin

14:10 - 23:00MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 50m2 stops Dublin Istanbul

£538Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

18:55 - 08:55CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

16h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

16:25 - 12:10MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

£611British Airways

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

00:55 - 21:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

22h 30m1 stop Istanbul

10:45 - 23:00MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 15m1 stop Istanbul

£614Turkish Airlines

Sat, 21 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

18:55 - 07:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

14h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

12:10 - 08:05MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

£622British Airways

Mon, 8 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar

09:20 - 08:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

25h 00m1 stop Zurich

18:45 - 07:40MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 55m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£633SWISS

Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

09:20 - 08:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

25h 00m1 stop Zurich

09:05 - 07:40MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 35m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£634SWISS

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

13:50 - 08:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

18:30 - 14:10MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

£656Ethiopian Air

Thu, 1 Apr - Sun, 18 Apr

18:25 - 07:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

38h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:20 - 16:40MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

£660Emirates

Thu, 1 Apr - Sun, 18 Apr

15:10 - 08:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

18:30 - 14:10MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

£667Ethiopian Air

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

13:40 - 06:35CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:40 - 11:35MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

£698Emirates

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov

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Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Manchester

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21 Nov

CPT00:55Cape Town Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

MAN21:25Manchester

6 Dec

MAN10:45Manchester

34h 15m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

£614

Turkish Airlines

21 Nov

CPT00:55Cape Town Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

MAN21:25Manchester

6 Dec

MAN10:45Manchester

34h 15m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

£616

Turkish Airlines

10 Nov

CPT00:55Cape Town Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

MAN21:25Manchester

13 Dec

MAN16:55Manchester

28h 05m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

£625

SWISS flights from Cape Town to Manchester

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SWISS

2 Dec

CPT09:20Cape Town Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

MAN08:20Manchester

9 Dec

MAN18:45Manchester

34h 55m

2 stops

CPT07:40Cape Town Intl

£633

SWISS

18 Nov

CPT09:20Cape Town Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

MAN08:20Manchester

23 Nov

MAN09:05Manchester

20h 35m

2 stops

CPT07:40Cape Town Intl

£634

SWISS

5 Nov

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

19h 00m

2 stops

MAN08:20Manchester

18 Nov

MAN18:45Manchester

34h 50m

1 stop

CPT07:35Cape Town Intl

£651

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Tue 17/11

00:55-07:35

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14:10-23:00

2 stops30h 50m

£538

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18:55-08:55

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£611

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CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

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£614

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CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

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£622

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CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

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£633

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CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

09:20-08:20

1 stop25h 00m

Manchester

Mon 23/11

09:05-07:40

2 stops20h 35m

£634

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/4

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Sun 18/4

18:30-14:10

2 stops18h 40m

£656

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/4

18:25-07:45

1 stop38h 20m

Manchester

Sun 18/4

21:20-16:40

1 stop18h 20m

£660

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

15:10-08:20

2 stops19h 10m

Manchester

Mon 9/11

18:30-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

£667

Cape TownManchester

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAN Manchester

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

13:40-06:35

1 stop18h 55m

Manchester

Wed 4/11

20:40-11:35

1 stop36h 55m

£698

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Manchester?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £621 to £689.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £538.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Manchester. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £589. If you aren’t able to travel to Manchester during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £604.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Manchester from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Manchester for around £661 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Manchester from Cape Town for as low as £627 on momondo.

How have Cape Town to Manchester flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Cape Town to Manchester flights are approximately 11% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Manchester

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to Manchester according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	£264
Fastest flight time	14h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Manchester from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is £264. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £538.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Manchester takes 14h 50m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Manchester. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Manchester.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Manchester

How far is Cape Town Intl to Manchester by plane?
There are 6161.1 mi between Cape Town Intl and Manchester. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 14h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Manchester Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Manchester Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Manchester Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Manchester Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Manchester Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Manchester Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Manchester Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Manchester Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Manchester?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Cape Town to Manchester is Emirates, representing 30% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are British Airways at 20%, Lufthansa at 13%, and Ethiopian Air at 11%.

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SWISS	PriceFrom £479	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,110 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom £512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,044 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £525	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,285 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £560	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,686 reviews	Search Emirates flights
KLM	PriceFrom £573	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,592 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £600	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £628	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,268 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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