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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £312

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Manchester to Cape Town departing on 30/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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18:45 - 10:40MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
13h 55m1 stop Zurich
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19:10 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
23h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£671Multiple Airlines
Sun, 17 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
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22:25 - 10:15MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 50m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
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18:25 - 12:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
18h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
£671Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 05m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole
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15:25 - 08:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
18h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
£672Ethiopian Air
Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
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18:30 - 14:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 05m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole
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15:25 - 08:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
18h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
£672Ethiopian Air
Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
SWISS Logo
09:05 - 07:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 30m1 stop Zurich
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09:20 - 08:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
25h 00m1 stop Zurich
£672SWISS
Tue, 8 Dec - Sun, 31 Jan
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18:45 - 10:40MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
13h 55m1 stop Zurich
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09:20 - 08:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
25h 00m1 stop Zurich
£673SWISS
Sun, 17 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
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12:15 - 10:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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09:30 - 22:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
15h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£676Lufthansa
Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
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22:55 - 11:50MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 55m1 stop Istanbul
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16:35 - 09:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
18h 00m1 stop Istanbul
£677Turkish Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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22:55 - 11:50MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 55m1 stop Istanbul
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16:35 - 09:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
18h 00m1 stop Istanbul
£679Turkish Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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12:15 - 10:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 22:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
15h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£680Lufthansa
Tue, 19 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb

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Ethiopian Air flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
17 Nov
MAN18:30Manchester
18h 05m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
24 Nov
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
18h 55m
2 stops
MAN08:20Manchester
£672
Ethiopian Air
17 Nov
MAN18:30Manchester
18h 05m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
24 Nov
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
18h 55m
2 stops
MAN08:20Manchester
£673
Ethiopian Air
27 Jan
MAN18:30Manchester
18h 05m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
18 Feb
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
18h 55m
2 stops
MAN08:20Manchester
£674

Turkish Airlines flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
7 Sept
MAN22:55Manchester
35h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
21 Sept
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
MAN09:35Manchester
£677
Turkish Airlines
21 Sept
MAN22:55Manchester
35h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
29 Sept
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
MAN09:35Manchester
£688
Turkish Airlines
13 Sept
MAN22:55Manchester
35h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
27 Sept
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
MAN09:35Manchester
£691

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ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 17/1

18:45-10:40

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/1

19:10-17:00

1 stop23h 50m

£671

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 9/9

22:25-10:15

2 stops34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

18:25-12:00

1 stop18h 35m

£671

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 26/1

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/2

15:25-08:20

2 stops18h 55m

£672

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 17/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

15:25-08:20

2 stops18h 55m

£672

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 8/12

09:05-07:35

1 stop20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/1

09:20-08:20

1 stop25h 00m

£672

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 17/1

18:45-10:40

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/1

09:20-08:20

1 stop25h 00m

£673
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 27/1

12:15-10:35

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/2

09:30-22:50

1 stop15h 20m

£676

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 7/9

22:55-11:50

1 stop35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

£677

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 7/9

22:55-11:50

1 stop35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

£679

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 19/1

12:15-10:35

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

09:30-22:50

1 stop15h 20m

£680

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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?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £738 to £1,000.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £671.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Cape Town from Manchester during May instead. Flights to Cape Town in May, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around £656.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester 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 £762 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 £621 on momondo.

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

As of August 2026, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 21% cheaper 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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Fastest flight time

17h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 17h 10m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to Cape Town

  • How far is Manchester to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    There are 6161.1 mi between Manchester and Cape Town Intl. 17h 10m 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
Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £450Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,021 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £525Free CancellationRating
7.5
2,033 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £554Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,637 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £569Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,475 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £583Free CancellationRating
6.7
318 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £603Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,739 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £605Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,555 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £621Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,177 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £650Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,648 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £683Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,153 reviews
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