Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £332

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Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:00
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CPT
17h 30m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 08:15
CPT
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MAN
18h 05m
2 stops
£697Ethiopian Air
Thu, 25 Jun - Thu, 2 Jul
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18:30 - 13:00
MAN
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CPT
17h 30m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:15
CPT
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MAN
19h 25m
2 stops
£698Ethiopian Air
Thu, 25 Jun - Thu, 2 Jul
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35
MAN
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CPT
18h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:20
CPT
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MAN
20h 30m
2 stops
£699Ethiopian Air
Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec
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18:40 - 20:55
MAN
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CPT
25h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:10 - 22:10
CPT
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MAN
23h 00m
2 stops
£700Multiple Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:10
MAN
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CPT
18h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 08:15
CPT
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MAN
18h 05m
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£703Ethiopian Air
Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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18:40 - 20:55
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CPT
25h 15m
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00:10 - 21:55
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MAN
22h 45m
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£704Multiple Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35
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CPT
18h 05m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 08:20
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MAN
18h 55m
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£705Ethiopian Air
Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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18:30 - 13:00
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CPT
17h 30m
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15:10 - 08:15
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18h 05m
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£707Ethiopian Air
Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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18:30 - 13:00
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Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 08:15
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£708Ethiopian Air
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18:30 - 14:35
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£709Ethiopian Air
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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
25 Jun
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 30m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
2 Jul
CPT15:10Cape Town Intl
18h 05m
2 stops
MAN08:15Manchester
£697
Ethiopian Air
25 Jun
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 30m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
2 Jul
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
19h 25m
2 stops
MAN08:15Manchester
£698
Ethiopian Air
25 Nov
MAN18:30Manchester
18h 05m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
13 Dec
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
20h 30m
2 stops
MAN08:20Manchester
£699

Qatar Airways flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
16 Nov
MAN07:45Manchester
24h 45m
1 stop
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
24 Nov
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
26h 45m
1 stop
MAN19:40Manchester
£715
Qatar Airways
23 Jun
MAN21:45Manchester
18h 45m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
21 Jul
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
MAN06:20Manchester
£718
Qatar Airways
1 Sept
MAN14:55Manchester
25h 35m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
15 Sept
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
MAN13:10Manchester
£720

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ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 25/6

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

15:10-08:15

2 stops18h 05m

£697

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 25/6

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

£698

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 25/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/12

13:50-08:20

2 stops20h 30m

£699

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 17/9

18:40-20:55

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

00:10-22:10

2 stops23h 00m

£700

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 13/9

18:30-14:10

2 stops18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

15:10-08:15

2 stops18h 05m

£703

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 17/9

18:40-20:55

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

00:10-21:55

2 stops22h 45m

£704

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 2/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

15:25-08:20

2 stops18h 55m

£705

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 13/9

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

15:10-08:15

2 stops18h 05m

£707

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 17/9

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

15:10-08:15

2 stops18h 05m

£708

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 2/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

15:25-08:20

2 stops18h 55m

£709

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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 April, then book flights to Cape Town from Manchester during November instead. Flights to Cape Town in November, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around £660.

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 £741 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 £640 on momondo.

How have Manchester to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of June 2026, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 8% 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

13h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 13h 45m
There are no direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Manchester to Cape Town.

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. 13h 45m 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 £452Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,006 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £529Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,968 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £573Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,598 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £581Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,527 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £586Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,410 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £590Free CancellationRating
6.7
306 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £602Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,729 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £620Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,049 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £624Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,579 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £659Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,031 reviews
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