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R7 333 Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to Cape Town – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
R14 633
Typical prices: R11 904-R19 027
SWISS, Lufthansa
Sun 17/1Tue 26/1
MAN - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 026
Typical prices: R9 723-R13 471
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/9
MAN - CPT • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Manchester and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
Zurich (ZRH)
Cheapest • Avg R15 739 (return)
London (LHR)
Shortest trip • 14h 30m (one-way)
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When to book
8 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 15% price drop
December
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Sun, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 26
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18:45 - 10:40MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
13h 55m1 stop Zurich
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19:10 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
23h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R14 633Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 2
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12:15 - 10:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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9:30 - 11:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
28h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main
R14 650Lufthansa
Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Jan 4
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17:10 - 7:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
36h 25m2 stops Dublin Zurich
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0:55 - 15:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
16h 55m1 stop Istanbul
R14 666Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
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18:30 - 14:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 05m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole
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15:25 - 8:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
18h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
R14 682Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 16
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18:30 - 14:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 05m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole
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15:25 - 8:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
18h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
R14 682Ethiopian Air
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
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22:55 - 11:50MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 55m1 stop Istanbul
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16:35 - 9:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
18h 00m1 stop Istanbul
R14 811Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 2
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17:45 - 10:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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19:10 - 11:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
18h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R14 811Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 21
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22:55 - 11:50MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 55m1 stop Istanbul
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16:35 - 16:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
24h 55m1 stop Istanbul
R14 843Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 26
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14:05 - 10:30MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 6:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R15 360Qatar Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 21
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14:05 - 10:30MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 6:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R15 780Qatar Airways
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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.

How much is a return flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Manchester to Cape Town departing in January.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Manchester usually cost between R16 087 and R21 789 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R14 633 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 17–Jan 26).

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 April, where tickets cost R14 036 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R22 532 and R21 223 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 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

Cheapest flight

R7 333
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to Cape Town was R7 026 for a one-way ticket and R14 633 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 290 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 R19 050 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.

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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Manchester to Cape Town

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Manchester (MAN)
Cape Town (CPT)