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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £327

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KLM Logo
05:50 - 09:45MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo
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18:25 - 12:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
20h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
£672KLM
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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05:50 - 09:45MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo
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08:30 - 08:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
25h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
£672KLM
Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:10MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 07:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
19h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Marseille
£672Ethiopian Air
Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:10MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 07:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
19h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Marseille
£672Ethiopian Air
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
07:15 - 07:40MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 22:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
15h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£672Lufthansa
Wed, 20 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
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07:15 - 07:40MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 22:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
15h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£673Lufthansa
Tue, 26 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
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11:00 - 06:25MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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16:20 - 12:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
22h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
£673Multiple Airlines
Fri, 15 Jan - Fri, 5 Feb
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20:45 - 09:45MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 21:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£673Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
SWISS Logo
09:05 - 07:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 30m1 stop Zurich
SWISS Logo
20:20 - 08:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
14h 00m1 stop Zurich
£673SWISS
Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
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09:05 - 07:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 30m1 stop Zurich
SWISS Logo
20:20 - 08:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
14h 00m1 stop Zurich
£688SWISS
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

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Lufthansa flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Lufthansa deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Lufthansa
20 Jan
MAN07:15Manchester
22h 25m
1 stop
CPT07:40Cape Town Intl
4 Feb
CPT09:30Cape Town Intl
15h 20m
1 stop
MAN22:50Manchester
£672
Lufthansa
27 Jan
MAN12:15Manchester
20h 20m
1 stop
CPT10:35Cape Town Intl
9 Feb
CPT09:30Cape Town Intl
15h 20m
1 stop
MAN22:50Manchester
£688
Lufthansa
21 Jan
MAN17:45Manchester
14h 50m
1 stop
CPT10:35Cape Town Intl
10 Feb
CPT09:30Cape Town Intl
15h 20m
1 stop
MAN22:50Manchester
£691

Ethiopian Air flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
17 Nov
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 40m
2 stops
CPT14:10Cape Town Intl
24 Nov
CPT15:10Cape Town Intl
19h 10m
2 stops
MAN08:20Manchester
£673
Ethiopian Air
21 Feb
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 40m
2 stops
CPT14:10Cape Town Intl
9 Mar
CPT15:10Cape Town Intl
19h 10m
2 stops
MAN08:20Manchester
£678
Ethiopian Air
22 Oct
MAN18:30Manchester
18h 40m
2 stops
CPT14:10Cape Town Intl
27 Oct
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
20h 30m
2 stops
MAN08:20Manchester
£679

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 4/11

05:50-09:45

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

18:25-12:45

2 stops20h 20m

£672

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 14/11

05:50-09:45

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/12

08:30-08:20

2 stops25h 50m

£672

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 15/11

18:30-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

13:50-07:30

2 stops19h 40m

£672

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 18/11

18:30-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

13:50-07:30

2 stops19h 40m

£672

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 20/1

07:15-07:40

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

09:30-22:50

1 stop15h 20m

£672

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 26/1

07:15-07:40

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/2

09:30-22:50

1 stop15h 20m

£673

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 15/1

11:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/2

16:20-12:45

2 stops22h 25m

£673

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 15/11

20:45-09:45

2 stops35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

08:30-21:30

1 stop15h 00m

£673
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 3/11

09:05-07:35

1 stop20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:20-08:20

1 stop14h 00m

£673

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 5/11

09:05-07:35

1 stop20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

20:20-08:20

1 stop14h 00m

£688

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Manchester and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £673 to £851.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £672.

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 May instead. Flights to Cape Town in May, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around £670.

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 £779 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 £654 on momondo.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 28% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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Best price found

£327

Fastest flight time

14h 50m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Manchester in the past 72 hours is £327. The best return flight deal from Manchester to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £672.
The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 14h 50m
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 50m 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?

Best airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town

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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £455Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,041 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £559Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,650 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £579Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,465 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £588Free CancellationRating
6.7
327 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £627Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,731 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £629Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,575 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £657Free CancellationRating
7.5
2,081 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £657Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,238 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £706Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,226 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £810Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,663 reviews
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