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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £317

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Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:00MAN-CPT
17h 30m2 stops
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14:35 - 08:30CPT-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
£526Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 20 May - Fri, 29 May
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18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 08:20CPT-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
£531Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:45MAN-CPT
17h 15m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 08:20CPT-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
£533Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:45MAN-CPT
17h 15m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 07:30CPT-MAN
18h 05m2 stops
£534Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 7 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:20CPT-MAN
20h 30m2 stops
£539Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 4 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 07:30CPT-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
£541Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 9 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 07:30CPT-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
£543Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 9 Mar
Air France Logo
11:05 - 05:50MAN-CPT
16h 45m1 stop
Air France Logo
07:55 - 16:05CPT-MAN
34h 10m1 stop
£544Air France
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Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 07:30CPT-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
£545Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:45MAN-CPT
17h 15m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 08:20CPT-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
£546Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 27 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb

Ethiopian Air flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
20 May
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 30m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
29 May
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
18h 55m
2 stops
MAN08:30Manchester
£526
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Ethiopian Air
20 May
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 30m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
29 May
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
18h 55m
2 stops
MAN08:30Manchester
£527
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Ethiopian Air
1 Mar
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 15m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
10 Mar
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
20h 30m
2 stops
MAN08:20Manchester
£533
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Air France flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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Air France
1 Mar
MAN11:05Manchester
16h 45m
1 stop
CPT05:50Cape Town Intl
11 Mar
CPT07:55Cape Town Intl
34h 10m
1 stop
MAN16:05Manchester
£544
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Air France
27 Feb
MAN11:05Manchester
16h 45m
1 stop
CPT05:50Cape Town Intl
9 Mar
CPT07:55Cape Town Intl
28h 15m
1 stop
MAN10:10Manchester
£551
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Air France
5 Mar
MAN11:05Manchester
16h 45m
1 stop
CPT05:50Cape Town Intl
18 Mar
CPT07:55Cape Town Intl
15h 35m
1 stop
MAN21:30Manchester
£562
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to Cape Town 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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
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ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 20/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

14:35-08:30

2 stops18h 55m

£526

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 2/3

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

15:25-08:20

2 stops18h 55m

£531

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 1/3

18:30-13:45

2 stops17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

15:25-08:20

2 stops18h 55m

£533

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 7/12

18:30-13:45

2 stops17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/12

15:25-07:30

2 stops18h 05m

£534

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 4/2

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

13:50-08:20

2 stops20h 30m

£539

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 28/1

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

14:35-07:30

2 stops18h 55m

£541

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 28/1

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

14:35-07:30

2 stops18h 55m

£543

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 1/3

11:05-05:50

1 stop16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

07:55-16:05

1 stop34h 10m

£544

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 4/3

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-07:30

2 stops18h 55m

£545

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 27/1

18:30-13:45

2 stops17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

15:25-08:20

2 stops18h 55m

£546

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

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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 £626.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £675. Flights from Manchester to Cape Town on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around £850. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Manchester to Cape Town when you can find flight prices for as low as £669. Flying to Cape Town in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are £853 on average. Flights to Cape Town from Manchester in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 £739 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 £591 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 17% 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 November 2025, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 10% 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

14h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 14h 40m
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. 14h 05m 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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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £435Free CancellationRating
7.2
899 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £501Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,797 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £554Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,423 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £568Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,594 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £583Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,063 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £584Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,498 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £605Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,677 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £614Free CancellationRating
6.8
287 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £689Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,539 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £749Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,422 reviews
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