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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Manchester from R7 821

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAN
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Manchester are usually found in November or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Manchester (MAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 352

One-way from

R7 821

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 912
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 8/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Manchester
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 961 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 909 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2025.

Thu 8/519:00CPT - MAN
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/518:10MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R9 352
Sun 2/39:00CPT - MAN
1 stop30h 25mSWISS
Sun 9/318:45MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Deal found 27/2R10 146
Thu 29/513:00CPT - MAN
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 7/68:15MAN - CPT
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/2R13 447
Thu 29/518:25CPT - MAN
2 stops38h 55mKLM
Sat 7/617:30MAN - CPT
1 stop26h 55mKLM
Deal found 27/2R15 274
Mon 17/314:30CPT - MAN
3 stops31h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 9/413:45MAN - CPT
3 stops22h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/2R15 513
Mon 5/514:35CPT - MAN
2 stops18h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/518:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R16 270
Tue 6/518:55CPT - MAN
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 9/57:00MAN - CPT
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/2R16 417
Thu 1/513:05CPT - MAN
1 stop23h 55mEmirates
Wed 7/59:50MAN - CPT
1 stop24h 45mEmirates
Deal found 27/2R16 510
Sun 13/416:35CPT - MAN
1 stop20h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 20/413:15MAN - CPT
1 stop21h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/2R17 026
Tue 6/518:05CPT - MAN
2 stops23h 55mLufthansa
Mon 12/56:50MAN - CPT
2 stops25h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 27/2R17 137

Find flights from Cape Town to Manchester within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Manchester that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2025.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

19:00-17:55

1 stop23h 55m

Manchester

Mon 26/5

18:10-9:30

1 stop14h 20m

R9 352

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

8:40-8:05

1 stop24h 25m

Manchester

Sat 26/4

18:40-13:55

2 stops18h 15m

R10 533

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

13:00-6:30

1 stop18h 30m

Manchester

Sat 7/6

8:15-10:50

1 stop25h 35m

R13 447

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

18:25-8:20

2 stops38h 55m

Manchester

Sat 7/6

17:30-21:25

1 stop26h 55m

R15 274

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

14:30-19:40

3 stops31h 10m

Manchester

Wed 9/4

13:45-13:40

3 stops22h 55m

R15 513

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

14:35-8:15

2 stops18h 40m

Manchester

Thu 8/5

18:30-13:45

2 stops18h 15m

R16 270

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

18:55-7:55

1 stop14h 00m

Manchester

Fri 9/5

7:00-11:00

1 stop27h 00m

R16 417

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

13:05-12:00

1 stop23h 55m

Manchester

Wed 7/5

9:50-11:35

1 stop24h 45m

R16 510

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

16:35-12:15

1 stop20h 40m

Manchester

Sun 20/4

13:15-11:50

1 stop21h 35m

R17 026

Cape TownManchester

CPT - MAN

CPTMAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

18:05-17:00

2 stops23h 55m

Manchester

Sat 10/5

6:50-9:30

2 stops25h 40m

R17 137

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Manchester

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Manchester including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 25 February 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Manchester. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester (average of R576). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in August is currently the most expensive (average of R913). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 February 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Manchester, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Manchester?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Manchester flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Manchester. Reviews last updated 28 February 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 251 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 251 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 251 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 328 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 251 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 565 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 251 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 579 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 251 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 809 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 251 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Manchester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Manchester round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Manchester is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R10 533 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and KLM, starting at R13 447 and R15 274 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Manchester for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Manchester one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 821. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Manchester for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Manchester?

    Most of the time, Cape Town to Manchester flights that have stopovers will stop in Dubai. Zurich sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Cape Town to Manchester. Frankfurt am Main follows Zurich in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Cape Town to Manchester flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq can be visited by traveling about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R319.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Manchester flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to Manchester is Amsterdam. Cape Town to Manchester flights stopping in Doha are the next rarest.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Manchester that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Manchester?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Manchester.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Manchester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Manchester by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester (average of R576). Flying from Cape Town to Manchester in August is currently the most expensive (average of R913). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Cape Town to Manchester on these airlines

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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Manchester

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Manchester. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 725AverageR11 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 825AverageR14 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 178AverageR15 812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 680AverageR14 334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 295AverageR15 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 561AverageR16 353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 567AverageR15 518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 535AverageR16 386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 430AverageR17 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 943AverageR17 484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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