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Find cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from R9 697

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Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town (MAN-CPT)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Manchester to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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18:45 - 21:35MAN-CPT
25h 50m1 stop
17:45 - 8:20CPT-MAN
15h 35m1 stop
R11 498
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Sat, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 7
11:15 - 10:00MAN-CPT
21h 45m1 stop
8:40 - 8:05CPT-MAN
24h 25m1 stop
R12 725
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Thu, Sep 12 - Mon, Oct 7
9:05 - 10:00MAN-CPT
23h 55m1 stop
17:45 - 8:20CPT-MAN
15h 35m1 stop
R13 146Lufthansa
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Mon, Jun 17 - Thu, Jul 4
17:45 - 12:05MAN-CPT
41h 20m2 stops
10:55 - 23:00CPT-MAN
37h 05m2 stops
R13 587Lufthansa
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Fri, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 26
18:30 - 13:45MAN-CPT
18h 15m2 stops
13:50 - 8:15CPT-MAN
19h 25m2 stops
R13 740Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 5 - Sat, May 18
18:30 - 13:45MAN-CPT
18h 15m2 stops
14:35 - 8:15CPT-MAN
18h 40m2 stops
R14 124Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 26 - Mon, Jun 10
5:55 - 21:25MAN-CPT
14h 30m1 stop
23:00 - 21:35CPT-MAN
23h 35m1 stop
R14 584KLM
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Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jul 1
5:55 - 21:25MAN-CPT
14h 30m1 stop
23:00 - 13:05CPT-MAN
15h 05m1 stop
R15 005KLM
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Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jul 1
15:00 - 10:50MAN-CPT
18h 50m1 stop
6:50 - 6:45CPT-MAN
24h 55m2 stops
R17 190Qatar Airways
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Sun, May 12 - Sat, May 25
21:25 - 20:55MAN-CPT
22h 30m2 stops
13:00 - 6:45CPT-MAN
18h 45m1 stop
R17 880Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 1

Flights from Manchester to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Cape Town?

The average price of all flights from Manchester to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Manchester to Cape Town, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cape Town, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Manchester to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost R14 641 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is R25 296 and R24 453 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Manchester to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 81 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Lufthansa (R9 697) and Ethiopian Air (R11 019). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Lufthansa (R13 146) and SWISS (R13 165).

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

February

Cheapest flight

R9 697
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Manchester to Cape Town

When to book flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Manchester to Cape Town

  • Can I hire a car at Cape Town Airport?

    Yes, you can hire a car at Cape Town Airport. The airport has a car hire centre located in International Arrivals, on the ground floor of the terminal building. Providers such as Dollar, Thrifty, and Alamo can provide you with a vehicle to suit your travel needs.

  • Where can I change money at Cape Town Airport?

    If you prefer to wait until your arrival in Cape Town to convert cash into rand, there is a currency exchange office located in the International Arrivals hall and in the Central Terminal Concourse of Cape Town Airport. You can also find a few bank ATMS around the airport premises.

  • Are there on-site hotels at Cape Town Airport?

    No, there are no on-site hotels at Cape Town Airport. However, you can find a number of accommodations within a few miles of the terminal building. The Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport offers a 24h round-trip airport shuttle at a surcharge, while the Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport offers a free airport shuttle service upon request.

  • What other nearby cities are served by Cape Town Airport?

    Cape Town Airport services the Cape Town metropolitan area as well as the Western Cape of South Africa as its primary air hub. This region encompasses several districts, including Cape Metropole, West Coast, and Cape Winelands, as well as Robben Island.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to Cape Town was R506 for a one-way ticket and R600 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Manchester and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Cape Town, Lufthansa or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Cape Town are Lufthansa and KLM. With an average price for the route of R20 512 and an overall rating of 7,0, Lufthansa is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R19 357 and an overall rating of 7,8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manchester to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Cape Town

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) is the principal airport serving the Greater Manchester area and is the focus city for several airlines such as Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus, and charter airline TUI Airways. A number of low-budget air carriers also use Manchester Airport as a focus city, including Ryanair, easyJet, and Jet2.
  • There are no direct flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), but you can get a one-stop service on this route. KLM is one of the airlines offering this service, with a brief stopover at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Emirates is another, with transfers at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
  • If you’re travelling with young children, consider a trip to the Runway Visitors Park about 3 miles from Manchester Airport. You can get bus route 200 from Manchester Airport train station to take you there and spend an hour or two enjoying runway landings and take-offs. The park also offers special events including Concorde tours and Junior Flyers academies for kids.
  • A great place to relax and unwind before your flight is at an airport lounge. Manchester Airport offers Escape Lounges at Terminals 1, 2 and 3, where you can reserve table service and enjoy a complimentary food and beverage menu plus free WiFi, all for about £20 per person. 1903 Lounge at Terminal 2 also offers table service with complimentary champagne, hot food, and free WiFi for about £32.50 per person.
  • Consider a public option for transit to Manchester Airport instead of driving or taking a taxi. The Metrolink tram connects from Manchester Victoria Station to the station at the airport. There are also direct trains from Manchester Victoria Station which run about every 10min with a journey lasting between 20 and 30min depending on the operator. Northern Rail ticket prices start at about £4.30 per person one way.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Manchester to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1632 reviews
7,3food
8,4crew
7,3entertainment
7,8boarding
7,6comfort
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The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

2,0 MediocreDavor, Apr 2024ZAG - AMS
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The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

I requested wheel chair assistance , it was confirmed via email that inwoood get it but I didn’t get it . The last leg of my trip to Nigeria was the worst.

One of their staff was so rude with discriminative. Such a reputed airline shouldn't hire such kind of arrogant attendants.

Amazing KLM service and brilliant economy comfort seats. Well worth the extra.

The boarding was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced. The fault lays on Ohare Airport and not so much the airline. The waiting area by the gate was the size to accommodate a regional flight for 20-30 people and right next to a busy walkway. When you cramped nearly 300 passengers into that space is was unbearable.

Kudos to Swiss!! My wife and I thought Swiss was like flying years back: good food service, refreshments, friendly and courteous crew! We look forward to another trip to Europe next year, and it will be a priority to hopefully fly Swiss, thank you! We strongly can say from experience - the treatment (food, drink, entertainment) in service for Economy Class is unmatched!!!

SO disappointing. I spent so much money on this ticket, for them to cancel and not be able to rebook me in time. They were very unhelpful, and condescending throughout the whole Swiss airport. Will not be flying again.

So terrible. They would not rebook me for a flight until 2 days. I had to spend so much money to get my own flight. They were rude and not helpful.

Super friendly crew. Leg space and entertainment system are below average

The plane was so hot upon boarding. Their boarding process was so unnecessarily long. Service was subpar.

Everything from the price to online checkin and the flight being on time to the crew and food was very good. The comfort level is fine--the seats are very close to each other in Economy. But I guess you get what you pay for.

I was pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. Thank you

Wheelchair was the excellent service. I didn’t have any food or used entertainment. Overall for my trip experience was excellent. Thank you very much and keep up good work. Best regards

Luggage did not make it to Miami still not today! Screen did not work for couple hours- got a bate of chocolate as a peaceful offering. Crew tentative, seats are getting smaller- isle seat arm rest foes not fold- problem getting other 2 passengers to go to the toilet without hitting themselves

We had to move to terminal 5 for the next part of our trip. Very un-organized and difficult.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

I had already opted for Vegan food before 2 months yet they say we have no record for it,

Food and entertainment was very very bad. Also, Doha airport is very bad. Entertainment was same for last 1 month....no change. Old movies. Food quality was sub par.

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

Ultimate customer care humble and excellent service oriented crew , perfect timing maintained by the crew . My profound appreciation.

Boarding delayed, no communication. I left the lounge, and heard a final call, boarding started after a 30 minutes.

It was the terrific, I was promoted to businessman class, and the service was amazing.

Okay not so good or great. The flight operated by Indigo is worst from boarding to luggage handling and food. Damaged one luggage and delayed another luggage. Still did not get it, since 2 days.

Lovely aircraft and I flight entertainment. Good leg room. Full flight crew struggled a bit

Flight could have been better. Sandwiches provided in the meal were inedible. Service was pathetic

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

Food was OK.. nothing to rave about but it was tasty enough. Many choices to choose from for entertainment. Seats tight but comfortable. Flight attendants cheerful & helpful.

Never flown with LH before so all in all wasba good experience. Also good to know that approx 24hrs prior the flight opens up for being able to organise the seating free.

It was a short flight, no real service (which is okay). Very bumpy because of weather.

I'm Canaadian. I hate Air Canada. I used to give them a pass on their international service. No longer, They suck across the board now! Old planes, exhausted staff bad food and shitty entertainment. Your seats need reupholstered! Start with that...

Good experience. Food was great and passengers helped rearrange seats so our family could be seated together

Great flight. Left on time, not very crowded. Quiet and the right temperature.

No eye patches , socks given out for overnight flight! The snack on the short haul was a cube of chocolate! The seat was uncomfortable for a long haul - not enough cushioning!

The flight was smooth and on time. Check-in and boarding was very efficient. The flight was very comfortable and there was good entertainment and food on offer.

I paid a lot of money for seat selection and was miserable for flight duration

Lufthansa lost our luggage. After a lot of chasing on our part we got it back. The main problem is that there was no office in Bogota to help us outside of flighttimes. The customer service phone lines had no data on our luggage. I think Lufthansa need to invest in managing communications over lost luggage or this will end with everyone taking more luggage out of hold.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/5Sun
1 stopLufthansa
21h 45mMAN-CPT
R9 697
30/9Mon
2 stopsEthiopian Air
20h 00mMAN-CPT
R11 019
19/5Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
36h 25mMAN-CPT
R11 364
28/9Sat
1 stopSWISS
35h 25mMAN-CPT
R11 594
1/10Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
18h 15mMAN-CPT
R11 728
19/5Sun
2 stopsSWISS
30h 50mMAN-CPT
R12 341
19/5Sun
2 stopsLufthansa
33h 35mMAN-CPT
R12 533
1/10Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
36h 25mMAN-CPT
R14 526
28/9Sat
3 stopsRwandAir
23h 10mMAN-CPT
R16 002
28/9Sat
3 stopsRwandAir
23h 10mMAN-CPT
R16 021

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Manchester to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
26/4Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 25mMAN-CPT
1/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 15mCPT-MAN
R87 846
26/4Fri
multi-stopSWISS
35h 25mMAN-CPT
1/5Wed
multi-stopSWISS
17h 15mCPT-MAN
R92 407
26/4Fri
multi-stopSWISS
29h 20mMAN-CPT
1/5Wed
multi-stopSWISS
17h 15mCPT-MAN
R113 870

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