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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £294

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07:55 - 21:30
MAN
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CPT
36h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 23:40
CPT
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MAN
35h 25m
3 stops
£633Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
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07:55 - 21:30
MAN
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CPT
36h 35m
2 stops
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13:15 - 23:40
CPT
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MAN
35h 25m
3 stops
£635Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
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18:30 - 13:00
MAN
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CPT
17h 30m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 08:30
CPT
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MAN
18h 20m
2 stops
£642Ethiopian Air
Mon, 4 May - Sun, 10 May
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18:30 - 13:00
MAN
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CPT
17h 30m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 08:30
CPT
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MAN
18h 20m
2 stops
£642Ethiopian Air
Mon, 4 May - Sun, 10 May
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13:50 - 21:30
MAN
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CPT
30h 40m
2 stops
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19:30 - 21:35
CPT
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MAN
27h 05m
3 stops
£661Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 17 May
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11:30 - 21:30
MAN
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CPT
33h 00m
2 stops
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19:30 - 19:45
CPT
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MAN
25h 15m
2 stops
£662Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 17 May
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07:30 - 21:30
MAN
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CPT
37h 00m
2 stops
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18:25 - 07:45
CPT
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MAN
38h 20m
1 stop
£662Multiple Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Fri, 29 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:00
MAN
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CPT
17h 30m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 08:30
CPT
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MAN
18h 20m
2 stops
£665Ethiopian Air
Mon, 8 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun
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18:30 - 14:10
MAN
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CPT
18h 40m
2 stops
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13:50 - 08:30
CPT
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MAN
19h 40m
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£665Ethiopian Air
Sat, 30 May - Mon, 22 Jun
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06:00 - 13:10
MAN
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CPT
30h 10m
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13:15 - 21:20
CPT
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MAN
33h 05m
3 stops
£670Multiple Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

Ethiopian Air flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
4 May
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 30m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
10 May
CPT15:10Cape Town Intl
18h 20m
2 stops
MAN08:30Manchester
£642
Ethiopian Air
4 May
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 30m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
10 May
CPT15:10Cape Town Intl
18h 20m
2 stops
MAN08:30Manchester
£642
Ethiopian Air
8 Jun
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 30m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
19 Jun
CPT15:10Cape Town Intl
18h 20m
2 stops
MAN08:30Manchester
£665

Kenya Airways flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Kenya Airways
13 Sept
MAN11:10Manchester
25h 25m
3 stops
CPT13:35Cape Town Intl
28 Sept
CPT14:25Cape Town Intl
32h 35m
3 stops
MAN22:00Manchester
£675
Kenya Airways
13 Sept
MAN09:00Manchester
27h 35m
3 stops
CPT13:35Cape Town Intl
27 Sept
CPT14:25Cape Town Intl
30h 40m
3 stops
MAN20:05Manchester
£691
Kenya Airways
3 May
MAN09:00Manchester
44h 00m
2 stops
CPT06:00Cape Town Intl
10 Jun
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
21h 35m
2 stops
MAN20:05Manchester
£816

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MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 6/5

07:55-21:30

2 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:15-23:40

3 stops35h 25m

£633

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 6/5

07:55-21:30

2 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:15-23:40

3 stops35h 25m

£635
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 4/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

15:10-08:30

2 stops18h 20m

£642

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 4/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

15:10-08:30

2 stops18h 20m

£642

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 6/5

13:50-21:30

2 stops30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

19:30-21:35

3 stops27h 05m

£661

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 6/5

11:30-21:30

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

19:30-19:45

2 stops25h 15m

£662

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 22/5

07:30-21:30

2 stops37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

18:25-07:45

1 stop38h 20m

£662

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 8/6

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

15:10-08:30

2 stops18h 20m

£665

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 30/5

18:30-14:10

2 stops18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£665

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 4/6

06:00-13:10

2 stops30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

13:15-21:20

3 stops33h 05m

£670

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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 February instead. Flights to Cape Town in February, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around £624.

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 £724 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 £619 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 12% 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 April 2026, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 20% 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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Fastest flight time

17h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 17h 30m
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 30m 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 £446Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,004 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £523Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,926 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £565Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,507 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £566Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,579 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £580Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,326 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £582Free CancellationRating
6.7
303 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £590Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,728 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £614Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,940 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £616Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,560 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £652Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,906 reviews
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