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Cheapest return fare
£674
Typical prices: £583-£813
Ethiopian Air
Tue 26/1Tue 16/2
MAN - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£288
Typical prices: £603-£764
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/10
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 £864 (return)
London (LHR)
Shortest trip • 14h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Cape Town (MAN-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:10MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 40m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole
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15:10 - 08:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
19h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
£674Ethiopian Air
Tue, 9 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:10MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 40m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
20h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
£674Ethiopian Air
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:55 - 14:10MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 15m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Addis Ababa Bole
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13:50 - 12:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Oslo Gardermoen
£675Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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11:30 - 14:10MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 40m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:10 - 00:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
25h 40m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin
£679Multiple Airlines
Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
12:15 - 07:40MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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09:30 - 22:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
15h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£684Lufthansa
Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:30 - 12:05MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 35m1 stop Istanbul
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17:20 - 09:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
18h 20m1 stop Istanbul
£685Turkish Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:30 - 23:00MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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00:55 - 09:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
34h 45m1 stop Istanbul
£685Turkish Airlines
Sat, 23 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
17:45 - 10:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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09:30 - 22:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
15h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£685Lufthansa
Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
SWISS Logo
09:05 - 07:35MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 30m1 stop Zurich
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09:20 - 08:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
25h 00m1 stop Zurich
£691SWISS
Sun, 3 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
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18:45 - 07:25MAN  Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 40m1 stop Zurich
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09:10 - 08:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester
25h 10m1 stop Zurich
£691SWISS
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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?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Manchester usually cost between £613 and £764 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £674 on Ethiopian Air (15 Feb–15 Mar).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Cape Town is April, where tickets cost £646 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,034 and £984 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Cape Town

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£288
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Cape Town

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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 stopover routes do major airlines offer between these cities?

    KLM, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways offer some of the most popular stopover flights from Manchester to Cape Town. KLM flights have a stopover at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), while stopovers on Turkish Airlines flights are in Istanbul. Qatar Airways has a stopover at Doha International (DOH)

  • What routes does Ethiopian Air offer between these cities?

    Ethiopian Air provides some of the cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape Town and only offers one specific route, several times a day. These flights depart from Manchester Airport (MAN) and arrive at Cape Town International Airport, with a single stopover at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) en route.

  • What is the baggage allowance on Ethiopian Air flights?

    The standard ticket offered on Ethiopian Air flights has a baggage policy of one carry-on cabin bag and two checked bags. Checked bags must be 158 cm or smaller and can't weigh more than 23 kg per bag. You can add extra luggage while booking online if you need more.

  • Which airlines offer the most Co2-reduced flights?

    Flights that offer fewer Co2 emissions are a great way to lower your carbon footprint while travelling. KLM offers an ideal option with single stopover flights that go via Amsterdam Schiphol and have 55% fewer Co2 emissions. Flights with Air France that go via Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Amsterdam Airport have a 52% reduction in Co2 emissions.

  • 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 £288 for a one-way ticket and £674 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Manchester to Cape Town?

    When flying out of Manchester you will be using Manchester. You will be landing at Cape Town, also known as Cape Town Intl.

  • 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?

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Cape Town from Manchester?

    Addis Ababa is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Manchester to Cape Town.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Cape Town are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of £1,086 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £895 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.
  • One of the best ways to get to the city centre from Cape Town Airport (CPT) is to use a rideshare app. Rideshare prices are a lot lower than on-site airport taxis and they'll collect you from the same underground parking. Head down to the P2 parking garage to be picked up.
  • When flying from Manchester Airport (MAN), two on-site hotels cater to early morning departures. The Radisson Blu Manchester Airport Hotel is directly connected to the terminal, offering modern rooms, dining options, and fitness facilities. The Hilton Manchester Airport Hotel is also conveniently located and provides comfortable accommodations, dining, and a complimentary shuttle service.

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