Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Manchester to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 38m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Manchester to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 05m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Manchester to Cape Town?

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the lowest average return price of R14 534.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Manchester to Cape Town Intl?

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Manchester to Cape Town Intl

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

Ethiopian Air, KLM and Air France are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Manchester according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Manchester and Cape Town?

Zurich (ZRH) was the most common stop: 25% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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 updated daily.

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

As of August 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from 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?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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22:25 - 10:15MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 50m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

18:25 - 12:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 596Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30

18:45 - 10:40MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 55m1 stop Zurich

19:10 - 17:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

23h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R14 596Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 26

18:30 - 14:35MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 05m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

15:25 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R14 612Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 18

12:15 - 10:35MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:30 - 11:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

28h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

R14 612Lufthansa

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 2

18:30 - 14:35MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 05m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole

15:25 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R14 628Ethiopian Air

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 16

12:15 - 10:35MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:30 - 22:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R14 709Lufthansa

Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 10

22:55 - 11:50MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 55m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:35CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R14 725Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21

22:55 - 11:50MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 55m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:35CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R14 773Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

7:45 - 10:30MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 12:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 160Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25

21:30 - 17:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 6:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 160Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24

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17:30 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 20:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

21h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 869KLM

Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Sep 3

17:30 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 13:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 885KLM

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Sep 27

21:15 - 10:15MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 00m3 stops Oslo Gardermoen Stockholm Arlanda Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 20:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

31h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

R16 062Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Sep 3

17:50 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 10:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

35h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 288Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Sep 3

18:30 - 13:00MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R16 529Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Sep 27

17:50 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 16:55CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 771Air France

Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Sep 3

18:30 - 13:00MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R17 561Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 17

8:05 - 10:15MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 13:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

25h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 478British Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 1

8:05 - 10:15MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 13:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

25h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 719British Airways

Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Sep 1

17:50 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 16:55CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R20 525Air France

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Sep 1

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Sept 27

MAN8:55Manchester

20h 25m

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CPT6:20Cape Town Intl

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CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

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R15 128

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Jan 17

MAN18:45Manchester

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CPT20:20Cape Town Intl

14h 00m

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R15 273

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Nov 17

MAN18:30Manchester

18h 05m

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CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Nov 24

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

18h 55m

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MAN8:20Manchester

R14 628

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Jan 27

MAN18:30Manchester

18h 05m

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CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Feb 10

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

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MAN7:30Manchester

R14 645

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Nov 17

MAN18:30Manchester

18h 05m

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CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

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R14 677

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Wed 27/1

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Cape Town Intl

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Cape Town Intl

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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22:55-11:50

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Wed 11/11

7:45-10:30

1 stop24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

12:35-12:20

1 stop25h 45m

R15 160

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

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Tue 10/11

21:30-17:25

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

12:35-6:00

1 stop19h 25m

R15 160

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Manchester and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R16 046 to R21 733.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 596.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Manchester, with most prices found around R14 000. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of April, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R14 258.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R16 560 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 R13 501 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Manchester to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a Manchester to Cape Town flight.

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

As of August 2026, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 21% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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Fastest flight time	17h 40m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 17h 40m

There are no direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Manchester to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to Cape Town

How far is Manchester to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Cape Town Intl is 9915,2 km away from Manchester. Flights usually cover this in 17h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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 updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from 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?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Manchester to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Manchester to Cape Town is Ethiopian Air, representing 46% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are KLM at 11%, Air France at 10%, and Turkish Airlines at 9%.

Best airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R8 954	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 025 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 728	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 176 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 441	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 640 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 534	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 480 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 586	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 154 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R13 230	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 556 reviews	Search KLM flights

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