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

Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Manchester to Cape Town Intl

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 60% 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 stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Manchester to Cape Town?

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the lowest average return price of R14 602.

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 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 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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7:00 - 7:40MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

25h 00m1 stop Zurich

R14 746Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Sun, Feb 7

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

R14 762Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Feb 7

7:00 - 7:40MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

25h 00m1 stop Zurich

R14 762Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 7

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 779Ethiopian Air

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 16

7:00 - 7:40MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:10 - 11:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R14 843Lufthansa

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 3

18:20 - 9:30MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:55 - 10:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

17h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R14 924Lufthansa

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

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

R15 135Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21

13:10 - 11:50MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m1 stop Istanbul

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

18h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R15 167Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 27

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

R15 863Air France

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 14

17:05 - 6:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

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

15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 896Air France

Sat, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 17

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

23h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 8:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

34h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 433KLM

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30

14:55 - 14:35MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Johannesburg OR Tambo

23:15 - 8:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

34h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 696Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30

6:15 - 17:20MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 05m3 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:15 - 19:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

31h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 793Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

6:15 - 17:20MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 05m3 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:15 - 22:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

34h 30m3 stops Dubai Intl Glasgow Intl Dublin

R19 003Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

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 230Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20

5:55 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 8:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

34h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R19 699KLM

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30

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

23h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 8:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

34h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R19 813KLM

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

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

17h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R20 039Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

11:05 - 9:30MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:55 - 10:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

17h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R26 142Lufthansa

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 29

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

25h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R26 368British Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 29

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Jan 17

MAN18:45Manchester

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CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

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CPT9:20Cape Town Intl

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Jan 17

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Sept 24

MAN18:20Manchester

14h 10m

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CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

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CPT17:55Cape Town Intl

17h 20m

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MAN10:15Manchester

R14 924

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Jan 20

MAN7:00Manchester

22h 40m

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MAN22:50Manchester

R15 038

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Jan 19

MAN17:45Manchester

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R15 054

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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R15 863

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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17:05-6:25

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8:30-21:30

1 stop15h 00m

R15 896

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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 R16 106 to R21 755.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 746.

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 066. 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 406.

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 679 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 872 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

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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Fastest flight time	13h 55m
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The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 13h 55m

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 13h 55m, 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 Air France at 11%, KLM at 10%, and Turkish Airlines at 9%.

Best airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R8 996	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 738 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 356	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 028 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 774	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 194 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 500	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 646 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 593	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 472 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 645	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 170 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R13 177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 560 reviews	Search KLM flights

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