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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £506

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Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35
MAN
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CPT
18h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:20
CPT
-
MAN
20h 30m2 stops
£548Ethiopian Air
Mon, 26 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:00
MAN
-
CPT
17h 30m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:30
CPT
-
MAN
19h 40m1 stop
£557Ethiopian Air
Mon, 8 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Air France Logo
06:00 - 05:50
MAN
-
CPT
21h 50m1 stop
Air France Logo
07:55 - 21:30
CPT
-
MAN
15h 35m1 stop
£565Air France
Tue, 20 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:45
MAN
-
CPT
17h 15m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 07:30
CPT
-
MAN
18h 05m2 stops
£565Ethiopian Air
Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:35 - 11:50
MAN
-
CPT
17h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 09:35
CPT
-
MAN
18h 00m1 stop
£568Turkish Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:35 - 11:50
MAN
-
CPT
17h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 09:35
CPT
-
MAN
18h 00m1 stop
£569Turkish Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Tue, 12 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:55 - 13:00
MAN
-
CPT
39h 05m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:45 - 07:15
CPT
-
MAN
24h 30m2 stops
£570Multiple Airlines
Sun, 25 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
KLM Logo
11:00 - 21:55
MAN
-
CPT
32h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
18:25 - 12:45
CPT
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MAN
20h 20m2 stops
£572KLM
Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 05:50
MAN
-
CPT
21h 50m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 12:45
CPT
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MAN
20h 20m2 stops
£573Multiple Airlines
Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:50 - 09:45
MAN
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CPT
25h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:55 - 21:30
CPT
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MAN
15h 35m1 stop
£573Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb

SWISS flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best SWISS deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
SWISS
16 Feb
MAN18:45Manchester
34h 45m
1 stop
CPT07:30Cape Town Intl
6 Mar
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
MAN08:20Manchester
£613
SWISS
16 Feb
MAN18:45Manchester
34h 45m
1 stop
CPT07:30Cape Town Intl
27 Mar
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
MAN08:20Manchester
£618
SWISS
17 Jan
MAN18:45Manchester
18h 30m
2 stops
CPT15:15Cape Town Intl
22 Jan
CPT20:10Cape Town Intl
14h 10m
1 stop
MAN08:20Manchester
£743

Air France flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Air France deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Air France
20 Jan
MAN06:00Manchester
21h 50m
1 stop
CPT05:50Cape Town Intl
11 Feb
CPT07:55Cape Town Intl
15h 35m
1 stop
MAN21:30Manchester
£565
Air France
21 Jan
MAN17:05Manchester
34h 45m
1 stop
CPT05:50Cape Town Intl
9 Feb
CPT07:55Cape Town Intl
15h 35m
1 stop
MAN21:30Manchester
£574
Air France
2 Mar
MAN17:05Manchester
34h 45m
1 stop
CPT05:50Cape Town Intl
11 Mar
CPT07:55Cape Town Intl
15h 35m
1 stop
MAN21:30Manchester
£575

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ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 26/1

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

13:50-08:20

2 stops20h 30m

£548

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 8/6

18:30-13:00

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/6

13:50-08:30

1 stop19h 40m

£557

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 20/1

06:00-05:50

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

07:55-21:30

1 stop15h 35m

£565

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 3/3

18:30-13:45

2 stops17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

15:25-07:30

2 stops18h 05m

£565

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 3/5

17:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

£568

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 3/5

17:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

£569

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 25/1

19:55-13:00

3 stops39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

08:45-07:15

2 stops24h 30m

£570

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 22/1

11:00-21:55

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

18:25-12:45

2 stops20h 20m

£572

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 20/1

06:00-05:50

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

18:25-12:45

2 stops20h 20m

£573

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 21/1

05:50-09:45

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

07:55-21:30

1 stop15h 35m

£573

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Cape Town from Manchester during March instead. Flights to Cape Town in March, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around £617.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around £720 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Manchester for as low as £598 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Manchester to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Manchester to Cape Town flight.

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

As of January 2026, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 59% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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

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Fastest flight time

17h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 17h 15m
There are no direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Manchester to Cape Town.
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  • How far is Manchester to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    There are 6161.1 mi between Manchester and Cape Town Intl. 17h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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

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

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Manchester to Cape Town?

Best airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £429Free CancellationRating
7.2
937 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £486Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,844 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £541Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,434 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £565Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,698 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £573Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,519 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £574Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,154 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £594Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,702 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £602Free CancellationRating
6.8
288 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £668Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,659 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £732Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,462 reviews
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