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 57% 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 airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Manchester and Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average return price of R17 311.

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.

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 November 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.

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15:25 - 13:00MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 35m2 stops Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 12:55CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl

R15 005Multiple Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10

22:30 - 12:05MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 35m1 stop Istanbul

11:30 - 16:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

30h 35m2 stops London Gatwick Puerto del Rosario Fuerteventura

R15 022Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

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

17h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

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

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

R15 105Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 17

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

17h 40m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

20h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R15 105Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 26

22:30 - 23:00MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 30m1 stop Istanbul

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

16h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R15 105Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Mar 2

22:30 - 12:05MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 35m1 stop Istanbul

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

34h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R15 122Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Feb 6

21:30 - 10:30MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 588Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 26

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 671Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 10

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

17h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:55 - 7:55CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 737British Airways

Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 18

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

17h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:55 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 737British Airways

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

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

17h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 7:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Marseille

R15 388Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30

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

17h 40m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

20h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R15 471Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 26

11:10 - 14:10MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 00m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

11:30 - 20:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

34h 55m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin

R15 554Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30

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

24h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:30 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

26h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 688KLM

Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 13

21:30 - 10:30MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 754Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

9:30 - 12:40MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:30 - 18:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

33h 15m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin

R15 771Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30

10:55 - 5:45MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:30 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

26h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 787KLM

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15

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

22h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 10:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

27h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 871Air France

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 18

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

R16 353Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - 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

R16 386Air France

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

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Ethiopian Air flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 17

MAN18:30Manchester

17h 40m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Nov 26

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

20h 30m

2 stops

MAN8:20Manchester

R15 105

Ethiopian Air

Nov 18

MAN18:30Manchester

17h 40m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Nov 25

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

19h 40m

2 stops

MAN7:30Manchester

R15 139

Ethiopian Air

Jan 26

MAN18:30Manchester

17h 40m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Feb 16

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

2 stops

MAN8:20Manchester

R15 188

Air France flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Air France deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets

Air France

Nov 28

MAN11:00Manchester

17h 25m

1 stop

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

Dec 19

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

27h 35m

1 stop

MAN10:05Manchester

R15 771

Air France

Dec 8

MAN6:00Manchester

22h 25m

1 stop

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

Dec 14

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

15h 00m

1 stop

MAN21:30Manchester

R15 837

Air France

Nov 17

MAN6:00Manchester

22h 25m

1 stop

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

Dec 6

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

15h 00m

1 stop

MAN21:30Manchester

R16 370

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Wed 27/1

22:30-12:05

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Cape Town Intl

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0:55-9:40

1 stop34h 45m

R15 122

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Wed 20/1

21:30-10:30

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Cape Town Intl

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12:35-12:20

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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12:35-6:00

1 stop19h 25m

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

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Thu 3/12

21:30-17:25

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/12

18:55-7:55

1 stop15h 00m

R15 737

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Thu 3/12

21:30-17:25

1 stop17h 55m

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Thu 10/12

18:55-8:15

1 stop15h 20m

R15 737

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R14 573 to R17 418.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 022.

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 939. 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 R15 022.

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 423 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 806 on momondo.

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

As of November 2026, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 7% 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 821
Fastest flight time	17h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Manchester in the past 72 hours is R6 821. The best return flight deal from Manchester to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 005.

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 November 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 45% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Air France at 12%, KLM at 12%, and British Airways at 11%.

Best airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 343	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 046 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 397	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 846	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 651 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 942	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 467 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 996	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 282 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R17 266	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 595 reviews	Search KLM flights

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