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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Manchester to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Manchester to Cape Town.
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18:30 - 13:45MAN-CPT
18h 15m2 stops
14:35 - 8:15CPT-MAN
18h 40m2 stops
R10 268Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Apr 29 - Mon, May 26
17:40 - 13:00MAN-CPT
17h 20m1 stop
14:35 - 8:25CPT-MAN
19h 50m1 stop
R10 447Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 24
5:55 - 6:10MAN-CPT
22h 15m1 stop
18:10 - 12:45CPT-MAN
20h 35m2 stops
R13 500KLM
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Thu, Mar 6 - Thu, Mar 20
17:35 - 11:50MAN-CPT
17h 15m1 stop
16:35 - 12:15CPT-MAN
20h 40m1 stop
R13 732Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Tue, May 27
13:40 - 6:10MAN-CPT
14h 30m1 stop
18:10 - 12:45CPT-MAN
20h 35m2 stops
R13 786KLM
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Thu, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 2
10:35 - 11:50MAN-CPT
24h 15m1 stop
16:35 - 16:05CPT-MAN
24h 30m1 stop
R13 893Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Apr 29 - Tue, May 27
14:05 - 17:25MAN-CPT
25h 20m1 stop
12:35 - 6:05CPT-MAN
19h 30m1 stop
R14 107Qatar Airways
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Tue, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 26
15:35 - 13:50MAN-CPT
20h 15m2 stops
6:05 - 23:20CPT-MAN
19h 15m2 stops
R14 411Lufthansa
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Thu, Mar 6 - Thu, Mar 20
11:25 - 12:40MAN-CPT
24h 15m2 stops
15:20 - 8:25CPT-MAN
18h 05m2 stops
R14 697Lufthansa
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Tue, Apr 29 - Tue, May 27
21:10 - 10:30MAN-CPT
35h 20m1 stop
9:20 - 6:05CPT-MAN
22h 45m2 stops
R16 750Qatar Airways
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Mon, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 19

Flights from Manchester to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Manchester to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Manchester to Cape Town, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cape Town, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost R14 215 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R26 018 and R25 626 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Cape Town, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R7 375
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (44% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Cape Town

When to book flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 is the cheapest flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to Cape Town was R413 for a one-way ticket and R575 for a return.

  • 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?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Cape Town, Lufthansa or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Cape Town are Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R19 598 and an overall rating of 6,8, Lufthansa is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R15 601 and an overall rating of 7,2.

  • 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.

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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.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Manchester to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1351 reviews
7,9Boarding
7,7Comfort
7,3Food
7,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
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Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024BRU - AMS
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Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

Good food. Excellent crew service. Clean aircraft. Narrow seats and isle.

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Seats were comfortable crew members support was very good but AVML ordered or selected by us needs a lot of improvement.

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

Overall a very pleasant flight. No significant issues on either flight. Amsterdam airport is very convenient for connecting

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

Boston to Doha was great but Doha to Dhaka was the worst experience.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

From Montreal to Doha , we habe two complaints : 1) They want to charge for Seat Selection, claiming that the Class of ticket bought on Kayak did not cover seat selection. It such a penny pinching rule, I told them, since we paid almost $20,000 our 3 tickets , that rule should never exist. Also I reserved my tickets so many months ahead, I expected they will naturally put the family together or move somebody else to keep our family seating together. I filed a complaint, and NOBODY ANSWERED. 2) In Montreal, Qatar has an arrangement with the National Bank Lounge. It was so overcrowded and the Lounge is so bad in terms of service and food, amenities etc... The WORST lounge . Why Qatar not have another arrangement their Business Class clients in Montreal. The Air France KLM Lounger is better, the Air Canada Lounge is better. Qatar should send somebody to take a look ! Joseph Chung

My seat that I booked over a year ago and some other passenger was sitting in it. They said they could not walk and they would not move. I was with my young kid and the crew did nothing to accommodate that. Just disappointed that the airline accepts that excuse from a passenger.

Very old plane on the Istanbul to Bangkok flight, had an emergency exit isle row, no where to put anything, on a plus point loads of leg room. Food was the best I have had in 39 years of flying.

Old aircraft, very very low business class standards, no privacy between the seats, horrible old TVs, tiny bathrooms.

Very good except the boarding process too forever and wasn’t organized by group. I had a heavy pack or I wouldn’t have minded. I was in business. There were no audible announcements in the waiting area about boarding and everyone packed into the boarding area. Then boarding stopped for a long time but the staff made no announcements to update waiting passengers about the holdup. The flight was good after we got on.

My flight has been changed twice so far. Disappointed with Turkish!

The flight was delayed both legs of the journey. The seats were cramped.

Good service, the airline also provided a traveling kit bag (tooth brush, socks, slippers, visor for sleeping).

The seats have to be one of the worst when it comes to comfort and you have to scramble around to out your handbag in the overhead. The food is still awful. Definitely will not travel on Turkish again and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone for sure.

The boarding was confusing everyone asking each other the same question is this going to Dxb? The seat was awful felt like your sitting on a bench. I would not recommend it to anyone.

Food quality and the overall service of the staff and significantly decreased. The flight was delayed at the Istanbul airport and the passengers were kept onboard for more than 3 hours. The staff didn’t kept the passengers informed and everyone was upset.

Did not expect no entetainment, food was ok. No alcohol on a. International flight

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

The experience was amazing! Many thanks to the pilot who informed us that we were passing mt Kilimanjaro and we had the chance to see it !

Very bad, flying business but have no benefit of it. the crew was rude and I was not offered any food at all. I called them 3 times but none of them came. I was sick at that time and none of them helped me. an hour before landing they came to offer me food. it was too late because my stomach was already very painful and I was vomiting. I nearly can’t walk to immigration. I was forced to cancel my connecting flight and had to stay overnight in stockholm to recover my health.

It’s good alternative flight out from Mogadishu, especially for the timing

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Pretty poor across the board - flight details wrong/delayed into Lufthansa app. Seat changes made without notification. Boarding delayed (ok, that happens) but all comms in German (for flight to UK, where 85% of passengers were English). Outright fraud attempted at gate, denying 1 piece carry-on of smaller than correct size and 1 piece personal item, again, smaller than correct size. Rude gate staff. Security checks perfunctory - unattended bag not acknowledged by staff..then put on aircraft unclaimed by staff.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

Boarding was unorganised. The flight was very uncomfortable, the temperature was far too high. On requests to lower it nothing changed.

Staff are really not attentive. Seem rather disinterested in attending to the customers in general.

The connection to LYON was very tight. The flight was nearly finished boarding when we got to the gate

Terrible consideration when it comes to connecting flights. We were given 50 minutes to deplane, get through costumes, get through security check. For someone with a heart condition, running miles through the airport was not the best way

Food options in Economy class can be improved. The headphones on the entertainment system only have a single earphone active, this can be improved.

I did not like that they failed to put my luggage on my connecting flight to Athens. I was promised it would be located and delivered within 2 days but later told there was no information on its location. This caused me to have unplanned for expenses because I then had to purchase new clothing to wear on my vacation. I did not receive my luggage until my return flight home. I will not be traveling with them again.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/3Sun
2 stops
32h 50mMAN-CPT
R7 375
2/3Sun
1 stop
36h 00mMAN-CPT
R7 804
2/3Sun
3 stops
26h 35mMAN-CPT
R7 893
1/2Sat
2 stops
59h 40mMAN-CPT
R8 143
1/2Sat
3 stops
48h 30mMAN-CPT
R9 322
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2 stopsLufthansa
23h 00mMAN-CPT
R11 340
1/2Sat
1 stopTurkish Airlines
19h 45mMAN-CPT
R11 929
18/1Sat
1 stopEthiopian Air
18h 00mMAN-CPT
R13 393
18/1Sat
3 stopsKenya Airways
26h 30mMAN-CPT
R16 893
26/12Thu
3 stopsKenya Airways
21h 55mMAN-CPT
R28 876

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Manchester to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/12Sun
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27h 00mMAN-CPT
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19h 30mCPT-MAN
R23 358
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30h 40mCPT-MAN
R23 679
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multi-stopKLM
20h 35mCPT-MAN
R26 411
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23h 40mMAN-CPT
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multi-stopKLM
15h 55mCPT-MAN
R26 911
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multi-stopTurkish Airlines
19h 45mMAN-CPT
23/1Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
18h 50mCPT-MAN
R34 912
21/12Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
17h 00mMAN-CPT
10/1Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
24h 45mCPT-MAN
R38 894
22/12Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
17h 15mMAN-CPT
10/1Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
19h 50mCPT-MAN
R48 983
21/12Sat
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21h 50mMAN-CPT
4/1Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
28h 35mCPT-MAN
R56 466
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multi-stopLufthansa
18h 35mMAN-CPT
3/1Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 50mCPT-MAN
R58 680
21/12Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
35h 45mMAN-CPT
27/1Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
19h 50mCPT-MAN
R68 555

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