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 airlines fly to Cape Town?

Ethiopian Air, Air France and KLM 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 6 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the lowest average return price of R14 787.

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

Zurich (ZRH) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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.

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 September 2026, there are 6 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.

R6 802 Cheap Flights from Manchester to Cape Town in 2026/27

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18:30 - 14:10MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 40m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R14 801Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 12

7:10 - 7:35MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m2 stops Dublin Zurich

17:15 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R14 801Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 28

10:55 - 6:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 21:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R14 801Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 28 - Wed, Dec 9

18:30 - 14:10MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 40m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R14 818Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 12

20:40 - 22:40MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:25 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

20h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 851KLM

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 18

20:40 - 22:40MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:25 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

20h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 867KLM

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 18

6:00 - 6:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 21:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R14 883Air France

Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 30

10:45 - 12:05MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 20m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 15:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

16h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R14 916Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 15

10:45 - 23:00MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 15m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

34h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R14 916Turkish Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Feb 6

6:00 - 6:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 18:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

36h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R14 965Air France

Sun, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 15

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

17h 30m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R14 883Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 13

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

17h 30m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

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

18h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Marseille

R14 883Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

20:50 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

0:30 - 16:35CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 539KLM

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Nov 9

20:50 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:30 - 21:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 555Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Nov 11

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

26h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:25 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

20h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 719KLM

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Nov 10

20:50 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:30 - 21:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 998Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Nov 9

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

46h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Doha Hamad Intl

18:55 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

R23 440British Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Nov 8

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

45h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Doha Hamad Intl

20:40 - 11:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

16h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

R23 440British Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Nov 12

21:55 - 10:15MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R24 702Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Nov 11

21:55 - 10:15MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R24 702Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Nov 12

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Ethiopian Air flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 8

MAN18:30Manchester

18h 40m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 27

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

2 stops

MAN8:20Manchester

R14 801

Ethiopian Air

Oct 8

MAN18:30Manchester

18h 40m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 27

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

2 stops

MAN8:20Manchester

R14 818

Ethiopian Air

Oct 29

MAN18:30Manchester

17h 40m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Nov 12

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

2 stops

MAN8:20Manchester

R14 834

KLM flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets

KLM

Nov 2

MAN20:40Manchester

24h 00m

1 stop

CPT22:40Cape Town Intl

Nov 18

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

20h 20m

2 stops

MAN12:45Manchester

R14 851

KLM

Nov 2

MAN20:40Manchester

24h 00m

1 stop

CPT22:40Cape Town Intl

Nov 18

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

20h 20m

2 stops

MAN12:45Manchester

R14 867

KLM

Nov 2

MAN20:40Manchester

35h 05m

2 stops

CPT9:45Cape Town Intl

Nov 20

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

27h 35m

2 stops

MAN10:05Manchester

R15 473

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Thu 29/10

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

15:10-8:20

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R14 801

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Sat 28/11

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R14 801

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

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Thu 29/10

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2 stops19h 10m

R14 818

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Cape Town Intl

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18:25-12:45

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MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 2/11

20:40-22:40

1 stop24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

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18:25-12:45

2 stops20h 20m

R14 867

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 17/1

6:00-6:25

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/1

8:30-21:30

1 stop15h 00m

R14 883

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 26/1

10:45-12:05

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

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0:55-15:50

1 stop16h 55m

R14 916

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 17/1

10:45-23:00

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/2

0:55-9:40

1 stop34h 45m

R14 916

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 24/1

6:00-6:25

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/2

8:30-18:40

1 stop36h 10m

R14 965

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Cape Town

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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 R15 359 to R20 440.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 736.

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 441. 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 736.

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 R17 102 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 R14 342 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 10% 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 September 2026, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 28% cheaper 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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Best price found	R6 802
Fastest flight time	17h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Manchester in the past 72 hours is R6 802. The best return flight deal from Manchester to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 801.

The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 17h 30m

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 30m, 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 September 2026, there are 6 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 51% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Air France at 12%, KLM at 11%, and Qatar Airways at 9%.

Best airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 206	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 043 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 244	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 658	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 650 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 752	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 453 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 805	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 242 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R17 012	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 578 reviews	Search KLM flights

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