Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £350

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Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35
MAN
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CPT
18h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 07:30
CPT
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MAN
18h 55m
2 stops
£497Ethiopian Air
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:45
MAN
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CPT
17h 15m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 07:30
CPT
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MAN
18h 55m
2 stops
£498Ethiopian Air
Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:00
MAN
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CPT
17h 30m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:30
CPT
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MAN
19h 40m
2 stops
£509Ethiopian Air
Thu, 16 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:00
MAN
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CPT
17h 30m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 08:30
CPT
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MAN
18h 05m
2 stops
£509Ethiopian Air
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 13 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35
MAN
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CPT
19h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:30
CPT
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MAN
19h 40m
2 stops
£517Ethiopian Air
Thu, 21 May - Sun, 31 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:00
MAN
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CPT
17h 30m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 08:30
CPT
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MAN
18h 05m
2 stops
£518Ethiopian Air
Sun, 3 May - Wed, 13 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:00
MAN
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CPT
17h 30m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:30
CPT
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MAN
19h 40m
2 stops
£519Ethiopian Air
Sun, 31 May - Sun, 21 Jun
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35
MAN
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CPT
18h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 07:30
CPT
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MAN
18h 55m
1 stop
£520Ethiopian Air
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35
MAN
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CPT
19h 05m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:15
CPT
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MAN
19h 25m
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£522Ethiopian Air
Mon, 18 May - Tue, 26 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35
MAN
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CPT
18h 05m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 07:30
CPT
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MAN
18h 55m
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£524Ethiopian Air
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

Turkish Airlines flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
16 Apr
MAN23:30Manchester
35h 20m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
27 Apr
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
MAN16:30Manchester
£557
Turkish Airlines
18 Apr
MAN17:35Manchester
17h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
2 May
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
MAN09:35Manchester
£558
Turkish Airlines
16 Apr
MAN23:30Manchester
35h 20m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
27 Apr
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
MAN09:35Manchester
£558

Ethiopian Air flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
4 Mar
MAN18:30Manchester
18h 05m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
11 Mar
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
18h 55m
2 stops
MAN07:30Manchester
£497
Ethiopian Air
8 Mar
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 15m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
11 Mar
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
18h 55m
2 stops
MAN07:30Manchester
£498
Ethiopian Air
16 Apr
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 30m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
27 Apr
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
19h 40m
2 stops
MAN08:30Manchester
£509

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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 14 February 2026.
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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

£497

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 8/3

18:30-13:45

2 stops17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-07:30

2 stops18h 55m

£498

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 16/4

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£509

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 29/4

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

15:25-08:30

2 stops18h 05m

£509

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 21/5

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£517

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 3/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

15:25-08:30

2 stops18h 05m

£518

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 31/5

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£519

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 4/3

18:30-14:35

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-07:30

1 stop18h 55m

£520

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 18/5

18:30-14:35

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

£522

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

£524

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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 September instead. Flights to Cape Town in September, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around £629.

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 £713 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 13% 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 February 2026, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 23% 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.
  • 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.

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  • 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?

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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £432Free CancellationRating
7.2
960 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £518Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,872 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £543Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,454 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £566Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,534 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £575Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,213 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £585Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,784 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £586Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,734 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £594Free CancellationRating
6.8
292 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £649Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,737 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £673Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,516 reviews
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