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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £475

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 13/12. 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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KLM Logo
20:40 - 09:45MAN-CPT
36h 05m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:25 - 13:10CPT-MAN
19h 45m2 stops
£594KLM
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Sun, 14 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
KLM Logo
20:40 - 21:55MAN-CPT
23h 15m1 stop
KLM Logo
08:50 - 10:10CPT-MAN
27h 20m2 stops
£595KLM
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Sat, 22 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
21:30 - 17:30MAN-CPT
18h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 12:20CPT-MAN
25h 45m1 stop
£601Qatar Airways
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Sun, 7 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 08:25CPT-MAN
19h 00m2 stops
£604Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 5 Nov - Tue, 23 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:45MAN-CPT
18h 15m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:15CPT-MAN
19h 25m2 stops
£605Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 23 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:15 - 11:50MAN-CPT
34h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 15:50CPT-MAN
24h 35m1 stop
£624Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 25 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:05 - 11:50MAN-CPT
19h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 22:15CPT-MAN
31h 00m1 stop
£633Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 3 Nov - Tue, 16 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 17:25MAN-CPT
25h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 07:15CPT-MAN
20h 40m1 stop
£634Qatar Airways
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Fri, 31 Oct - Sat, 15 Nov
SWISS Logo
09:10 - 07:30MAN-CPT
20h 20m1 stop
SWISS Logo
09:00 - 08:20CPT-MAN
25h 20m1 stop
£640SWISS
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Sat, 8 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
SWISS Logo
18:45 - 17:30MAN-CPT
20h 45m2 stops
SWISS Logo
12:20 - 08:20CPT-MAN
22h 00m2 stops
£644SWISS
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Tue, 25 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec

KLM flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
14 Sept
MAN20:40Manchester
36h 05m
2 stops
CPT09:45Cape Town Intl
22 Sept
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
19h 45m
2 stops
MAN13:10Manchester
£594
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KLM
22 Nov
MAN20:40Manchester
23h 15m
1 stop
CPT21:55Cape Town Intl
5 Dec
CPT08:50Cape Town Intl
27h 20m
2 stops
MAN10:10Manchester
£595
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KLM
15 Sept
MAN05:55Manchester
26h 50m
2 stops
CPT09:45Cape Town Intl
4 Oct
CPT07:45Cape Town Intl
15h 00m
1 stop
MAN21:45Manchester
£598
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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
5 Nov
MAN18:30Manchester
18h 05m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
23 Dec
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
19h 00m
2 stops
MAN08:25Manchester
£604
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Ethiopian Air
23 Sept
MAN18:30Manchester
18h 15m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
2 Oct
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
19h 25m
2 stops
MAN08:15Manchester
£605
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Ethiopian Air
23 Sept
MAN18:30Manchester
18h 15m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
2 Oct
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
19h 25m
2 stops
MAN08:15Manchester
£607
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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 19 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to Cape Town that are best for you.

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ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 14/9

20:40-09:45

2 stops36h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

18:25-13:10

2 stops19h 45m

£594

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 22/11

20:40-21:55

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/12

08:50-10:10

2 stops27h 20m

£595

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 7/12

21:30-17:30

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/12

12:35-12:20

1 stop25h 45m

£601

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 5/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

15:25-08:25

2 stops19h 00m

£604

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 23/9

18:30-13:45

2 stops18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

£605

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 25/11

23:15-11:50

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

17:15-15:50

1 stop24h 35m

£624

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 3/11

14:05-11:50

1 stop19h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/12

17:15-22:15

1 stop31h 00m

£633

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 31/10

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

12:35-07:15

1 stop20h 40m

£634

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 8/11

09:10-07:30

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

09:00-08:20

1 stop25h 20m

£640

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 25/11

18:45-17:30

2 stops20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/12

12:20-08:20

2 stops22h 00m

£644

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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 March, then book flights to Cape Town from Manchester during May instead. Flights to Cape Town in May, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around £618.

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 £658. Flights from Manchester to Cape Town on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around £829. 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 £652. 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 £832 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 £743 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 £628 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 3% 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 August 2025, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 40% 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Manchester to Cape Town

Best price found

£475

Fastest flight time

14h 10m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Manchester in the past 72 hours is £475. The best return flight deal from Manchester to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £594.
The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 14h 10m
There are no direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Manchester Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)
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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 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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7.2
835 reviews
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7.6
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7.8
1,386 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £555Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,334 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £569Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,950 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £571Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,469 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £590Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,611 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £598Free CancellationRating
6.9
278 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £674Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,283 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £731Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,314 reviews
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