Cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town
Cheap return flights from Manchester to Cape Town
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Cape Town flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- British Airways
- KLM
- Lufthansa
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Manchester to Cape Town.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Emirates
- Qatar Airways
- Turkish Airlines
These airlines fly from Manchester to Cape Town, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
14 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Manchester to Cape Town.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Manchester/Cape Town route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Cape Town and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Manchester to Cape Town. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offers. British Airways is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Look out for them! The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route Manchester to Cape Town on 18/05/2026 at 16:15 for £41.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 15 airlines that operate the 9,700 km flight from Manchester to Cape Town.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or look for last-minute deals. Flying during the off-peak season can also save you money. KLM is a popular and affordable option for this route, with an average flight duration of 14 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to book everything at once, saving you time and money!
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