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R7 166 Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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Cheapest return fare
R11 914
Overall average: R13 869
Ethiopian Air
Wed 20/5Fri 29/5
MAN - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 183
Typical prices: R10 269-R12 326
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Sun 3/5
MAN - CPT • 2 stops
When to book
7 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Cape Town (MAN-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Wed, May 20 - Fri, May 29
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18:30 - 13:00MAN-CPT
17h 30m2 stops
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14:35 - 8:30CPT-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
R11 914Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
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18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
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15:25 - 8:20CPT-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
R12 017Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
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13:50 - 7:30CPT-MAN
19h 40m2 stops
R12 069Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:45MAN-CPT
17h 15m2 stops
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15:25 - 7:30CPT-MAN
18h 05m2 stops
R12 086Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Mar 24 - Thu, Apr 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:45MAN-CPT
17h 15m2 stops
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15:25 - 8:15CPT-MAN
17h 50m2 stops
R12 103Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Mar 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
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13:50 - 7:30CPT-MAN
19h 40m2 stops
R12 120Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Feb 4 - Thu, Mar 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
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13:50 - 8:20CPT-MAN
20h 30m2 stops
R12 206Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jan 28 - Mon, Mar 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 7:30CPT-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
R12 240Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jan 28 - Mon, Mar 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 7:30CPT-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
R12 291Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 11
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11:05 - 5:50MAN-CPT
16h 45m1 stop
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7:55 - 16:05CPT-MAN
34h 10m1 stop
R12 309Air France
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Cape Town flights

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 round-trip 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 Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cape Town, Tuesday 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 round-trip 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 R13 869 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R21 960 and R21 257 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Cape Town, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR7 183
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
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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 R7 166 for a one-way ticket and R12 017 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air and KLM. With an average price for the route of R13 686 and an overall rating of 7,2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R17 904 and an overall rating of 7,7.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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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KLMOverall score based on 1423 reviews
7,8Boarding
7,1Entertainment
7,6Comfort
8,4Crew
7,2Food
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

2,0 MediocreElizabeth, Oct 2025CDG - AMS
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

Best international flight I have had in a while! Far superior accommodation, services, food and general experience compared to U.S. airline companies.

Very nice crew and great food. Easy to board just wish the flight could be shorter or seats more comfortable or more room to walk around when you get cramps in your legs from sitting so long. Crew was great and attentive and really was good food.

Terrible - we needed tp change the flight and it was impossible. They ask for a price that was higher than buying a new tickets from another airline. Will never flight Swiss air and Luftgansa again.

They lived up to the Swiss reputation of excellent operation in all aspects. Zurich is a great place to make connections to other parts of Europe.

Even though I paid extra for more room, we were very cramped and the seats were hard. Also, when we checked in they did not post the gate we were to arrive at even though we were half an hour away from boarding. The agent did not know either. Actually, the flight from Porto to Zurich did to have the gate posted, and there were very few agents in the boarding areas who could help us. I would never fly Swiss Air again.

Zürich to Boston was great. Nice to Zurich was not bad

I can’t even the whole trip was a catastrophe

The whole experience was positive. Crew very friendly and helpful. Very greedy with pre-seat allocation. Web site too complicated

...as stated previously, red tape should be shorted by Swiss in terms of generating refunds...

The flight was generally good but was delayed departure meant a very late arrival for a connecting flight.

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Being a QR Platinum member traveling in business class, I expected the staff to be more courteous. Unfortunately, the lady staff was rude attending business class 1K side.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

The business class seats are designed for someone taller than I am, so my feet were dangling (the footrest was just a smidge too low). Which caused problems with my sciatic nerve and made for a long uncomfortable flight.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

Food wasn’t nice and doesn’t have halal option

Aircraft you use on this route are always old and poor! This drives the entire experience down

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

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