Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to Cape Town (MAN - CPT)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$958	Ethiopian 2 stops 18 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Sun, Jun 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to Cape Town is currently $958
Cheapest one-way flight	$665	SWISS, Edelweiss Air 1 stop 26 hr Fri, Jun 12	The cheapest one-way flight from Manchester to Cape Town is currently $665
Last-minute weekend getaway	$958	Ethiopian 2 stops 18 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Manchester to Cape Town is currently $958
Cheapest business class flights	$3,418	Ethiopian 2 stops 18 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Manchester to Cape Town is currently $3,418

Fastest flight	13 hr 45 min	The fastest flight with stops from Manchester to Cape Town takes 13 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Cape Town is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $740–1,050
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,050–1,600

Popular airlines from Manchester to Cape Town

British Airways

from $1,427

Typical price: $1,100–2,450

43 weekly connecting flights

MAN - CPT Every day
KLM

from $1,054

Typical price: $910–1,800

33 weekly connecting flights

MAN - CPT Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,069

Typical price: $1,050–2,300

21 weekly connecting flights

MAN - CPT Every day
Emirates

from $1,292

Typical price: $1,300–2,350

21 weekly connecting flights

MAN - CPT Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,152

Typical price: $1,100–2,250

21 weekly connecting flights

MAN - CPT Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,341

Typical price: $1,150–2,350

20 weekly connecting flights

MAN - CPT Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Manchester

Manchester Airport (MAN)

Manchester United Kingdom 34 min 9 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 3 hr 35 min 157 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 3 hr 9 min 135 mi
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)

Leeds United Kingdom 1 hr 22 min 35 mi

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape Town are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $740 to $1,050.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $958. The cheapest one-way flight was with SWISS, Edelweiss Air from $665.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from Manchester to Cape Town is $1,427, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 7.
The cheapest KLM flight from Manchester to Cape Town is $1,054, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Manchester to Cape Town is $1,069, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Manchester to Cape Town is $1,292, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Manchester to Cape Town is $1,152, flying from Jun 15 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Manchester to Cape Town is $1,341, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to Cape Town starts at $958 from Mon, Jun 8 to Sun, Jun 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $665 and departs on Fri, Jun 12.

13 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Manchester to Cape Town.

Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Manchester to Cape Town.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Manchester to Cape Town really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Manchester to Cape Town.

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 43 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town are:

KLM offers 33 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Lufthansa offers 20 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Manchester and Cape Town.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $958. The cheapest one-way flight was with SWISS, Edelweiss Air from $665.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from Manchester to Cape Town is $1,427, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 7.
The cheapest KLM flight from Manchester to Cape Town is $1,054, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Manchester to Cape Town is $1,069, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Manchester to Cape Town is $1,292, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Manchester to Cape Town is $1,152, flying from Jun 15 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Manchester to Cape Town is $1,341, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 16.

No airline flies direct from Manchester to Cape Town.

There are 43 British Airways connecting flights from Manchester to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 KLM connecting flights from Manchester to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Manchester to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Manchester to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Manchester to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Lufthansa connecting flights from Manchester to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Manchester and Cape Town at price $958 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Manchester to Cape Town.

There are 43 British Airways connecting flights from Manchester to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 KLM connecting flights from Manchester to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Manchester to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Manchester to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Manchester to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Lufthansa connecting flights from Manchester to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Manchester to Cape Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Manchester and Cape Town start at $3,418 from Fri, Jul 3 to Thu, Jul 16 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Manchester and Cape Town start at $958 from Mon, Jun 8 to Sun, Jun 21.

To book business class trips from Manchester to Cape Town, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Manchester and Cape Town starts at $958 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Manchester and Cape Town at price $958 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.