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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the lowest average return price of R14 885.

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

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Manchester to Cape Town Intl

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 October 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.

R7 277 Cheap Flights from Manchester to Cape Town in 2026/27

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9:05 - 22:40MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 35m3 stops Zurich Vienna Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

0:30 - 10:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

35h 50m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Vienna Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

R14 999Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7

13:50 - 23:35MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

20:25 - 6:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

35h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 999Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 20

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 016Turkish Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 14

11:00 - 6:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

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

27h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 032Air France

Sun, Nov 29 - Fri, Jan 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 032Air France

Sun, Nov 29 - Sat, Jan 16

14:00 - 23:00MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 00m1 stop Istanbul

14:00 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

21h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

R15 065Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30

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

23h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

20h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 131KLM

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 9

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

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

15:10 - 7:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Marseille

R15 164Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 16

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

17h 40m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole

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

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

R15 197Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 30

20:40 - 5:45MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:45 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

23h 15m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 313KLM

Fri, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 30

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6:45 - 13:00MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m2 stops Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole

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

16h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R16 088Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Oct 26

14:35 - 13:00MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 25m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Addis Ababa Bole

11:30 - 17:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

32h 10m2 stops London Gatwick Belfast Intl

R16 600Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Dec 14

5:55 - 9:45MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

21h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 986KLM

Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21

5:55 - 9:45MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

23:15 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

23h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 986KLM

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

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

R19 223Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18

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

18h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

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

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

R20 098Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 22

5:50 - 22:10MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

0:15 - 22:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

23h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R20 510Air France

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23

10:40 - 11:50MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 10m1 stop Istanbul

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

18h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R21 533Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

17:35 - 11:50MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 15m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 21:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

30h 15m1 stop Istanbul

R23 051Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

5:50 - 22:10MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

0:15 - 14:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

14h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R29 553Air France

Tue, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 18

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Turkish Airlines flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 30

MAN22:30Manchester

22h 30m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 14

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

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MAN15:50Manchester

R15 016

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Nov 9

MAN14:00Manchester

31h 00m

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CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 30

CPT14:00Cape Town Intl

21h 40m

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MAN9:40Manchester

R15 065

Turkish Airlines

Nov 9

MAN14:00Manchester

31h 00m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 30

CPT14:00Cape Town Intl

21h 40m

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MAN9:40Manchester

R15 098

Air France flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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

Air France

Nov 29

MAN11:00Manchester

17h 25m

1 stop

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

Jan 15

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

27h 35m

1 stop

MAN10:05Manchester

R15 032

Air France

Nov 2

MAN17:05Manchester

22h 15m

2 stops

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

Nov 20

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

27h 35m

1 stop

MAN10:05Manchester

R15 214

Air France

Oct 19

MAN17:50Manchester

27h 20m

1 stop

CPT22:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 26

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

15h 00m

1 stop

MAN21:30Manchester

R15 379

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Thu 5/11

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R14 999

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Cape Town Intl

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R15 016

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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R15 032

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sun 29/11

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Cape Town Intl

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R15 032

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

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Mon 9/11

14:00-23:00

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

14:00-9:40

2 stops21h 40m

R15 065

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 22/10

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1 stop23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

18:25-12:45

2 stops20h 20m

R15 131

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 26/10

18:30-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

15:10-7:30

2 stops18h 20m

R15 164

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 4/3

18:30-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/3

13:50-8:15

2 stops19h 25m

R15 197

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 12/3

20:40-5:45

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/3

23:45-22:00

2 stops23h 15m

R15 313

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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 412 to R20 279.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 999.

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 570. 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 851.

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 239 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 884 on momondo.

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

As of October 2026, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 27% 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	R7 277
Fastest flight time	17h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Manchester in the past 72 hours is R7 277. The best return flight deal from Manchester to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 999.

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 October 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 46% 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 267	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 042 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 719 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 742	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 651 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 837	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 452 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 890	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 260 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R17 126	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 586 reviews	Search KLM flights

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