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552 € Cheap Flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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Cape Town.552 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct, returning Fri, 10 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 552 €, select.
Cape Town.557 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Manchester on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 557 €, select.
Cape Town.557 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Mon, 9 Feb.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Manchester on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 557 €, select.
Cape Town.558 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Manchester on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 558 €, select.
Cape Town.565 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 565 €, select.
Cape Town.568 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan, returning Mon, 2 Feb.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Manchester on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 568 €, select.
Cape Town.570 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Manchester on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 570 €, select.
Cape Town.573 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Manchester on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 573 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manchester to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in October.
Aug
from 883 €
Sep
from 618 €
Oct
from 552 €
Nov
from 565 €
Dec
from 653 €
Jan
from 734 €
Feb
from 557 €
Mar
from 558 €
Apr
from 584 €
May
from 583 €
Jun
from 587 €
Jul
from 826 €

Manchester to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Manchester to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Manchester to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found552 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Manchester to Cape Town is 552 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Manchester to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from 552 €.
As of August 2025, there are no flights flying from Manchester to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Cape Town is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Airport on Saturday, 4 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Manchester Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town is two hours ahead of Manchester and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Leave enough time to catch your MAN to CPT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAN and CPT:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • 318 € is the best price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 552 €. These prices can change based on demand.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAN to CPT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.

  • Finding cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from MAN to CPT is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, 59.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Manchester Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport to the centre of Cape Town has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cape Town in April.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from MAN to CPT in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

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