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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the lowest average return price of R14 657.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

R7 181 Cheap Flights from Manchester to Cape Town in 2026/27

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5:50 - 9:45MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

25h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 607KLM

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Dec 5

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

R14 607Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23

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

R14 607Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

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

23h 20m1 stop Istanbul

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

34h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R14 623Turkish Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 6

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 623Turkish Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 13

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

17h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

16:20 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

22h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 623Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Fri, Feb 5

20:45 - 9:45MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R14 623Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 27

7:15 - 7:40MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

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

15h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R14 672Lufthansa

Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Feb 11

7:15 - 7:40MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

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

15h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R14 672Lufthansa

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 9

17:25 - 9:45MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

25h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 688KLM

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Feb 14

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13:40 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m2 stops Dublin Amsterdam Schiphol

0:15 - 7:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

32h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Dublin

R14 964Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 2

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

17h 30m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole

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

19h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Marseille

R15 143Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

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

17h 30m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole

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

19h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Marseille

R15 175Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

18:40 - 6:20MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m1 stop Zurich

8:00 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

25h 15m1 stop Zurich

R15 663SWISS

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 19

11:00 - 5:50MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:40 - 10:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

27h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 858KLM

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

11:00 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 923KLM

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 11

10:55 - 22:10MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

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

23h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 069Air France

Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 2

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

26h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

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

23h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 524Air France

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 9

18:05 - 9:30MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:00 - 10:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

17h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R16 735Lufthansa

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 9

18:05 - 9:30MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:00 - 10:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

17h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R18 490Lufthansa

Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 9

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KLM flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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KLM

Nov 14

MAN5:50Manchester

25h 55m

2 stops

CPT9:45Cape Town Intl

Dec 5

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

MAN8:20Manchester

R14 607

KLM

Jan 22

MAN17:25Manchester

38h 20m

2 stops

CPT9:45Cape Town Intl

Feb 14

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

MAN8:20Manchester

R14 688

KLM

Nov 15

MAN10:55Manchester

44h 50m

2 stops

CPT9:45Cape Town Intl

Nov 27

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

MAN8:20Manchester

R15 062

Turkish Airlines flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Manchester to Cape Town flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Nov 1

MAN22:30Manchester

22h 30m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 21

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

34h 45m

1 stop

MAN9:40Manchester

R14 655

Turkish Airlines

Nov 21

MAN23:00Manchester

35h 05m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

Dec 1

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

MAN15:50Manchester

R14 964

Turkish Airlines

Nov 17

MAN22:30Manchester

35h 35m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

Nov 24

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

18h 25m

1 stop

MAN9:40Manchester

R15 094

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Sat 14/11

5:50-9:45

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/12

8:30-8:20

2 stops25h 50m

R14 607

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

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Sun 15/11

18:30-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

13:50-7:30

2 stops19h 40m

R14 607

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 18/11

18:30-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

13:50-7:30

2 stops19h 40m

R14 607

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 24/1

10:45-12:05

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/2

0:55-9:40

1 stop34h 45m

R14 623

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 7/2

10:45-23:00

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/2

0:55-9:40

1 stop34h 45m

R14 623

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 15/1

11:00-6:25

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/2

16:20-12:45

2 stops22h 25m

R14 623

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 15/11

20:45-9:45

2 stops35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

8:30-21:30

1 stop15h 00m

R14 623

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 20/1

7:15-7:40

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

9:30-22:50

1 stop15h 20m

R14 672

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 20/1

7:15-7:40

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

9:30-22:50

1 stop15h 20m

R14 672

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Fri 22/1

17:25-9:45

2 stops38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/2

8:30-8:20

2 stops25h 50m

R14 688

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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 R14 623 to R18 498.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 607.

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 265. 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 574.

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 930 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 217 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 6% 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

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Best price found	R7 181
Fastest flight time	17h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Manchester in the past 72 hours is R7 181. The best return flight deal from Manchester to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 607.

The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 17h 10m

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 10m, 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 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 45% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are KLM at 11%, Air France at 10%, and Lufthansa at 9%.

Best airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 030	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 125	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 041 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 811	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 239 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 547	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 651 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 641	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 466 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 693	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 223 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R13 227	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 575 reviews	Search KLM flights

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