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

Currently priced at £440, Lufthansa will fly you from Cape Town to Manchester and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £447 and £508, respectively. Lufthansa is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £334. Users have also found prices from £337 and £363 on Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Manchester?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Manchester, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Emirates or Ethiopian Air as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Manchester. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 17 days in advance to save up to 28% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 17 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to Manchester 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £585, or £671 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to Manchester from Cape Town. Prices for November average £655 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £297. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a November flight can save you 15% on your journey compared to booking in June

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

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

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

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

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

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

£324+ Flights from Cape Town to Manchester

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Manchester are usually found in November or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Manchester

Round-trip from	£440
One-way from	£324
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£563

Lufthansa
18/5-2/6
2 total stops
29h 40m total
Cape Town to Manchester

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12/3
2 total stops
21h 50m total
Cape Town to Manchester

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£38 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 February 2025.

Sun 18/518:05CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 20mLufthansa

Mon 2/618:10MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 18/2£440

Thu 13/315:55CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 15mSWISS

Mon 31/318:40MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 20mSWISS

Deal found 17/2£447

Thu 13/315:55CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 31/318:10MAN - CPT

2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2£497

Mon 12/523:00CPT - MAN

1 stop18h 45mKLM

Tue 17/605:55MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Deal found 18/2£508

Sun 11/513:50CPT - MAN

2 stops19h 25mEthiopian Air

Mon 26/517:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/2£581

Tue 27/513:00CPT - MAN

1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 17/621:40MAN - CPT

1 stop36h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/2£614

Tue 13/516:35CPT - MAN

1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines

Tue 3/617:35MAN - CPT

1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/2£618

Thu 13/314:25CPT - MAN

3 stops45h 30mKenya Airways

Mon 31/313:45MAN - CPT

2 stops31h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/2£675

Thu 8/518:55CPT - MAN

1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways

Tue 17/616:05MAN - CPT

1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/2£689

Thu 1/513:05CPT - MAN

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Thu 15/514:05MAN - CPT

1 stop20h 30mEmirates

Deal found 17/2£707

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Sun 18/518:05CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 20mLufthansa

Mon 2/618:10MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 18/2£440

Thu 13/315:55CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 15mSWISS

Mon 31/318:40MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 20mSWISS

Deal found 17/2£447

Thu 13/315:55CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 31/318:10MAN - CPT

2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2£497

Mon 12/523:00CPT - MAN

1 stop18h 45mKLM

Tue 17/605:55MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Deal found 18/2£508

Sun 11/513:50CPT - MAN

2 stops19h 25mEthiopian Air

Mon 26/517:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/2£581

Tue 27/513:00CPT - MAN

1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 17/621:40MAN - CPT

1 stop36h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/2£614

Tue 13/516:35CPT - MAN

1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines

Tue 3/617:35MAN - CPT

1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/2£618

Thu 13/314:25CPT - MAN

3 stops45h 30mKenya Airways

Mon 31/313:45MAN - CPT

2 stops31h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/2£675

Thu 8/518:55CPT - MAN

1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways

Tue 17/616:05MAN - CPT

1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/2£689

Thu 1/513:05CPT - MAN

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Thu 15/514:05MAN - CPT

1 stop20h 30mEmirates

Deal found 17/2£707

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Tue 25/209:30CPT - MAN

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Mon 3/315:40MAN - CPT

1 stop17h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 17/2£466

Tue 25/223:00CPT - MAN

2 stops22h 30mKenya Airways

Mon 3/310:40MAN - CPT

3 stops24h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/2£708

Thu 27/218:30CPT - MAN

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/218:50MAN - CPT

1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/2£893

Thu 13/315:55CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 15mSWISS

Mon 31/318:40MAN - CPT

1 stop14h 20mSWISS

Deal found 17/2£447

Thu 13/315:55CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 31/318:10MAN - CPT

2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2£497

Thu 13/314:25CPT - MAN

3 stops45h 30mKenya Airways

Mon 31/313:45MAN - CPT

2 stops31h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/2£675

Fri 28/308:55CPT - MAN

3 stops25h 20mEthiopian Air

Tue 8/418:30MAN - CPT

2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/2£1,356

One-way flights from Cape Town to Manchester
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Wed 12/312:35CPT - MAN

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/2£324

Wed 12/312:35CPT - MAN

1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/2£334

Wed 12/314:30CPT - MAN

3 stops31h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/2£337

Wed 9/416:35CPT - MAN

1 stop20h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/2£363

Tue 25/219:50CPT - MAN

1 stop14h 20mSWISS

Deal found 17/2£383

Fri 11/414:35CPT - MAN

2 stops18h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/2£393

Wed 30/413:05CPT - MAN

1 stop31h 10mEmirates

Deal found 18/2£394

Wed 12/315:20CPT - MAN

2 stops26h 35mAir France

Deal found 18/2£778

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Return

Price

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

18:05-08:25

1 stop15h 20m

Manchester

Mon 2/6

18:10-09:30

1 stop14h 20m

£440

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

15:55-08:10

2 stops18h 15m

Manchester

Mon 31/3

18:40-10:00

1 stop14h 20m

£447

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

15:55-08:10

2 stops18h 15m

Manchester

Mon 31/3

18:10-12:40

2 stops17h 30m

£497

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

23:00-16:45

1 stop18h 45m

Manchester

Tue 17/6

05:55-21:25

1 stop14h 30m

£508

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Tue 27/5

18:30-13:45

2 stops18h 15m

£581

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

13:00-06:30

1 stop18h 30m

Manchester

Tue 17/6

21:40-10:50

1 stop36h 10m

£614

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

16:35-16:05

1 stop24h 30m

Manchester

Tue 3/6

17:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

£618

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

14:25-09:55

3 stops45h 30m

Manchester

Mon 31/3

13:45-22:10

2 stops31h 25m

£675

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

18:55-22:00

1 stop28h 05m

Manchester

Tue 17/6

16:05-11:00

1 stop17h 55m

£689

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

13:05-12:00

1 stop23h 55m

Manchester

Thu 15/5

14:05-11:35

1 stop20h 30m

£707

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Manchester

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Manchester may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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 CPT to MAN?

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Manchester in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

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

Rainfall in Manchester by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Manchester by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Cape Town to Manchester have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,289 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,289 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,289 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,334 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,289 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,573 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,289 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,622 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,289 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France

7.4

Good

1,455 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,289 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Manchester round-trip?
Currently priced at £440, Lufthansa will fly you from Cape Town to Manchester and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £447 and £508, respectively. Lufthansa is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Manchester one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £334. Users have also found prices from £337 and £363 on Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Manchester that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Manchester?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Manchester.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Manchester?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Manchester 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 Cape Town to Manchester?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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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SWISS	Cheapest£309	Average£481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£419	Average£648	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£535	Average£677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£590	Average£701	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£622	Average£788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	Cheapest£652	Average£767	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£658	Average£742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Manchester are usually found in November or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

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