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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town from £500

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Manchester to Cape Town departing on 1/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:00MAN-CPT
17h 30m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:15CPT-MAN
20h 25m2 stops
£500Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 1 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 13:00MAN-CPT
17h 30m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 08:25CPT-MAN
19h 00m2 stops
£509Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 29 Sep - Tue, 28 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35MAN-CPT
19h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:25CPT-MAN
20h 35m2 stops
£534Ethiopian Air
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Fri, 3 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
KLM Logo
05:55 - 21:10MAN-CPT
14h 15m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:45CPT-MAN
18h 30m1 stop
£587KLM
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Mon, 5 May - Tue, 20 May
KLM Logo
17:30 - 21:25MAN-CPT
26h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 10:20CPT-MAN
36h 05m1 stop
£593KLM
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Tue, 20 May - Sun, 25 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:35 - 11:50MAN-CPT
17h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 09:35CPT-MAN
18h 00m1 stop
£602Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:15 - 11:50MAN-CPT
35h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 22:15CPT-MAN
30h 40m1 stop
£623Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 4 May - Tue, 20 May
SWISS Logo
18:40 - 10:00MAN-CPT
14h 20m1 stop
SWISS Logo
08:40 - 08:05CPT-MAN
24h 25m1 stop
£646SWISS
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Mon, 28 Apr - Sun, 18 May
SWISS Logo
18:40 - 07:10MAN-CPT
35h 30m1 stop
SWISS Logo
23:35 - 08:10CPT-MAN
34h 35m1 stop
£719SWISS
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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 27 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
18:10 - 09:30MAN-CPT
14h 20m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 23:20CPT-MAN
15h 50m1 stop
£808Lufthansa
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Mon, 29 Sep - Tue, 28 Oct

Ethiopian Air flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
1 Oct
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 30m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
30 Oct
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
20h 25m
2 stops
MAN08:15Manchester
Ethiopian Air
29 Sept
MAN18:30Manchester
17h 30m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
28 Oct
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
19h 00m
2 stops
MAN08:25Manchester
Ethiopian Air
3 Oct
MAN18:30Manchester
19h 05m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
28 Oct
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
20h 35m
2 stops
MAN08:25Manchester

KLM flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
5 May
MAN05:55Manchester
14h 15m
1 stop
CPT21:10Cape Town Intl
20 May
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
18h 30m
1 stop
MAN16:45Manchester
KLM
20 May
MAN17:30Manchester
26h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
25 May
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
MAN10:20Manchester
KLM
16 Jun
MAN17:30Manchester
26h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
23 Jun
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
23h 45m
1 stop
MAN21:45Manchester

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Cape Town from Manchester during May instead. Flights to Cape Town in May, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around £654.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £695. Flights from Manchester to Cape Town on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around £875. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Manchester to Cape Town when you can find flight prices for as low as £689. Flying to Cape Town in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are £879 on average. Flights to Cape Town from Manchester in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Manchester when booking 13 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around £807 when searching 13 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Manchester for as low as £707 on momondo.

How have Manchester to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Manchester to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Manchester to Cape Town (MAN to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

£500

Fastest flight time

14h 15m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best flight deal from Manchester to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £500
The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 14h 15m
There are no direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Manchester Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • How far is Manchester to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    There are 6161.1 mi between Manchester and Cape Town Intl. 14h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Manchester to Cape Town?


Best airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town

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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £449Free CancellationRating
7.2
765 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £502Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,574 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £538Free CancellationRating
6.7
6,982 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £569Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,319 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £579Free CancellationRating
6.8
263 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £593Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,752 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £603Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,427 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £624Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,544 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £779Free CancellationRating
8.0
3,193 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £809Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,725 reviews
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Hermanus
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