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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £388

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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
£647Ethiopian Air
Sun, 13 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:45
MAN
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CPT
18h 15m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:30
CPT
-
MAN
19h 40m
2 stops
£648Ethiopian Air
Tue, 9 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:45
MAN
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CPT
18h 15m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:30
CPT
-
MAN
19h 40m
2 stops
£658Ethiopian Air
Tue, 9 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:30 - 11:50
MAN
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CPT
35h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 09:35
CPT
-
MAN
18h 00m
1 stop
£670Turkish Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35
MAN
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CPT
18h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 07:30
CPT
-
MAN
18h 05m
2 stops
£683Ethiopian Air
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:55 - 11:50
MAN
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CPT
35h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 16:30
CPT
-
MAN
24h 55m
1 stop
£687Turkish Airlines
Sat, 13 Jun - Thu, 9 Jul
Qatar Airways Logo
09:25 - 13:10
MAN
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CPT
26h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 20:00
CPT
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MAN
25h 30m
1 stop
£691Qatar Airways
Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
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
£693Ethiopian Air
Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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
£702Ethiopian Air
Mon, 8 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
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
2 stops
£707Ethiopian Air
Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

KLM flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
7 Jun
MAN20:45Manchester
23h 40m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
14 Jun
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
34h 10m
1 stop
MAN08:25Manchester
£747
KLM
7 Jun
MAN05:55Manchester
14h 30m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
14 Jun
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
18h 30m
1 stop
MAN16:45Manchester
£748

Qatar Airways flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
4 Jun
MAN09:25Manchester
26h 45m
1 stop
CPT13:10Cape Town Intl
11 Jun
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
25h 30m
1 stop
MAN20:00Manchester
£691
Qatar Airways
21 May
MAN21:45Manchester
38h 25m
1 stop
CPT13:10Cape Town Intl
31 May
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
19h 30m
1 stop
MAN14:00Manchester
£708
Qatar Airways
11 May
MAN15:30Manchester
20h 40m
1 stop
CPT13:10Cape Town Intl
18 May
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
19h 30m
1 stop
MAN14:00Manchester
£712

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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 10 May 2026.
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ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 13/9

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£647

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 9/6

18:30-13:45

2 stops18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£648

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 9/6

18:30-13:45

2 stops18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

13:50-08:30

2 stops19h 40m

£658

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 7/9

23:30-11:50

1 stop35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

£670

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 4/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

15:25-07:30

2 stops18h 05m

£683

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 13/6

22:55-11:50

1 stop35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

16:35-16:30

1 stop24h 55m

£687

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 4/6

09:25-13:10

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

19:30-20:00

1 stop25h 30m

£691

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 5/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

13:50-08:20

2 stops20h 30m

£693
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 8/6

18:30-13:00

2 stops17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

15:10-08:30

2 stops18h 20m

£702

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

£707

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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 £717 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 £626 on momondo.

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

As of May 2026, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 22% 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 £442Free CancellationRating
7.2
999 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £518Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,937 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £561Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,585 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £563Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,513 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £575Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,356 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £577Free CancellationRating
6.7
305 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £584Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,728 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £608Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,986 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £646Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,968 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £777Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,571 reviews
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