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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £461

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CPT
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Manchester to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£622

One-way from

£461

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,149
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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  • 15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Manchester to Cape Town
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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Tue 31/1220:30MAN - CPT
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/108:30CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£790
Tue 31/1220:30MAN - CPT
2 stops34h 00mKLM
Tue 21/118:10CPT - MAN
2 stops29h 50mKLM
Deal found 18/12£797
Tue 24/1218:50MAN - CPT
1 stop25h 05mSWISS
Tue 14/119:50CPT - MAN
1 stop24h 15mSWISS
Deal found 18/12£1,122
Tue 31/1206:00MAN - CPT
2 stops30h 30mAir France
Fri 10/108:50CPT - MAN
1 stop14h 25mAir France
Deal found 18/12£1,123
Wed 25/1213:40MAN - CPT
3 stops21h 55mKenya Airways
Fri 17/114:30CPT - MAN
3 stops45h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12£1,302
Sun 22/1217:40MAN - CPT
1 stop36h 00mLufthansa
Thu 16/109:30CPT - MAN
1 stop26h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12£1,465
Mon 23/1217:40MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 18/113:50CPT - MAN
2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12£1,476
Tue 24/1214:15MAN - CPT
1 stop19h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 18/117:15CPT - MAN
1 stop18h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,555

Find flights from Manchester to Cape Town within your budget

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ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 19/5

18:10-09:30

1 stop14h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

18:05-08:25

1 stop15h 20m

£622

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 19/3

05:55-21:30

1 stop13h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

08:05-08:20

1 stop26h 15m

£623

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 15/4

17:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

16:35-12:15

1 stop20h 40m

£627

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 30/4

18:40-10:00

1 stop14h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

15:20-08:25

2 stops18h 05m

£635

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 5/5

05:55-13:40

3 stops30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

14:30-09:35

3 stops20h 05m

£650

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 8/5

18:30-13:45

2 stops18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

14:35-08:15

2 stops18h 40m

£652

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 6/5

21:25-10:50

1 stop36h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/5

13:00-06:45

1 stop18h 45m

£701

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 9/5

18:10-21:25

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

23:15-22:05

2 stops23h 50m

£768

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 17/1

18:50-07:20

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

09:30-08:10

2 stops24h 40m

£842

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 15/2

19:25-11:05

2 stops37h 40m

£461

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Manchester to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from Manchester to Cape Town is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,151). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Manchester to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Lufthansa, SWISS and Kenya Airways from Manchester to Cape Town. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Air France
7.4
Good
1,505 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,901 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Manchester to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £622 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Lufthansa, starting at £625 and £639 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £530. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Manchester to Cape Town for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Manchester to Cape Town?

    Most of the time, Manchester to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will stop in Addis Ababa. Amsterdam is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Manchester to Cape Town. Frankfurt am Main comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Manchester to Cape Town flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Amsterdam?

    The majority of Amsterdam visitors spend their time at De Dam, Melkweg, and Rijksmuseum. De Dam, Melkweg, and Rijksmuseum are located about 7.0 mi, 6.3 mi, and 6.2 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Amsterdam can hire a car from Amsterdam Schiphol for about £31 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Frankfurt am Main?

    English Theatre, Hauptwache, and Römerberg are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main. English Theatre, Hauptwache, and Römerberg can be visited by travelling about 7.0 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.4 mi respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those on a stopover in Frankfurt am Main in need of a car hire can book one at Frankfurt am Main for about £34.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Manchester to Cape Town flights?

    Manchester to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in London. Zurich sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Manchester to Cape Town. Doha follows Zurich in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Manchester to Cape Town flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,151). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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LufthansaCheapest£425Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£452Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£486Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£568Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£587Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£611Average£847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£615Average£817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£624Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£804Average£1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£916Average£1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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