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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £254

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07:55 - 21:30
MAN
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CPT
36h 35m
2 stops
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05:45 - 14:00
CPT
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MAN
33h 15m
3 stops
£582Multiple Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May
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07:55 - 21:30
MAN
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CPT
36h 35m
2 stops
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13:00 - 16:45
CPT
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MAN
28h 45m
2 stops
£608Multiple Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May
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15:00 - 21:30
MAN
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CPT
29h 30m
2 stops
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13:15 - 07:45
CPT
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MAN
19h 30m
1 stop
£623Multiple Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May
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09:25 - 12:55
MAN
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CPT
26h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 07:45
CPT
-
MAN
19h 45m
1 stop
£627Qatar Airways
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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14:55 - 11:30
MAN
-
CPT
19h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 13:10
CPT
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MAN
25h 10m
1 stop
£628Qatar Airways
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 5 May
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07:45 - 17:30
MAN
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CPT
32h 45m
2 stops
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00:10 - 11:25
CPT
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MAN
36h 15m
2 stops
£630Multiple Airlines
Mon, 28 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
14:55 - 11:30
MAN
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CPT
19h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 06:25
CPT
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MAN
18h 25m
1 stop
£631Qatar Airways
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 5 May
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14:55 - 11:30
MAN
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CPT
19h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 06:25
CPT
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MAN
18h 25m
1 stop
£634Qatar Airways
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 2 Jun
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08:15 - 11:30
MAN
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CPT
26h 15m
1 stop
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13:00 - 13:10
CPT
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MAN
25h 10m
1 stop
£635Qatar Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Tue, 5 May
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14:55 - 11:30
MAN
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CPT
19h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:10
CPT
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MAN
24h 55m
1 stop
£636Qatar Airways
Thu, 11 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

Ethiopian Air flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
21 Apr
MAN18:30Manchester
19h 05m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
1 Jun
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
19h 40m
2 stops
MAN08:30Manchester
£640
Ethiopian Air
21 Apr
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 30m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
1 Jun
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
19h 40m
2 stops
MAN08:30Manchester
£642
Ethiopian Air
6 Sept
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 30m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
13 Sept
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
19h 25m
2 stops
MAN08:15Manchester
£649

Qatar Airways flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
30 Apr
MAN09:25Manchester
26h 30m
1 stop
CPT12:55Cape Town Intl
7 May
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
19h 45m
1 stop
MAN07:45Manchester
£627
Qatar Airways
21 Apr
MAN14:55Manchester
19h 35m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
5 May
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
1 stop
MAN13:10Manchester
£628
Qatar Airways
21 Apr
MAN14:55Manchester
19h 35m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
5 May
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
MAN06:25Manchester
£631

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ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 13/5

07:55-21:30

2 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

05:45-14:00

3 stops33h 15m

£582

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 13/5

07:55-21:30

2 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:00-16:45

2 stops28h 45m

£608

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 13/5

15:00-21:30

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:15-07:45

1 stop19h 30m

£623

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 30/4

09:25-12:55

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:00-07:45

1 stop19h 45m

£627

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 21/4

14:55-11:30

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

13:00-13:10

1 stop25h 10m

£628

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 28/9

07:45-17:30

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

00:10-11:25

2 stops36h 15m

£630
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 21/4

14:55-11:30

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

£631

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 28/4

14:55-11:30

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

£634

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 23/4

08:15-11:30

1 stop26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

13:00-13:10

1 stop25h 10m

£635

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 11/6

14:55-11:30

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

13:15-13:10

1 stop24h 55m

£636

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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 September instead. Flights to Cape Town in September, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around £640.

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 £728 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 £630 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 April 2026, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 19% 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

14h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 14h 25m
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. 14h 25m 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 £451Free CancellationRating
7.2
991 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £543Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,909 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £570Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,481 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £575Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,559 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £590Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,291 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £592Free CancellationRating
6.8
302 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £599Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,732 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £622Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,881 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £661Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,841 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £797Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,551 reviews
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