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Flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs254,873. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.Rs110,123 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs110,123, select.
Cape Town.Rs114,633 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs114,633, select.
Cape Town.Rs115,195 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs115,195, select.
Cape Town.Rs115,195 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs115,195, select.
Cape Town.Rs116,888 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs116,888, select.
Cape Town.Rs118,504 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs118,504, select.
Cape Town.Rs120,664 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,664, select.
Cape Town.Rs122,554 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs122,554, select.
Cape Town.Rs126,231 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs126,231, select.
Cape Town.Rs128,601 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs128,601, select.
Cape Town.Rs150,886 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs150,886, select.
Cape Town.Rs173,261 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jun.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Manchester on Fri, 4 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs173,261, select.
Cape Town.Rs212,141 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Jet2.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from Manchester on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs212,141, 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 July.
Jun
from Rs212,141
Jul
from Rs110,123
Aug
from Rs118,504
Sep
from Rs122,554
Oct
from Rs150,886
Nov
from Rs115,195
Dec
from Rs115,195
Jan
from Rs128,601
Feb
from Rs126,231
Mar
from Rs116,888
Apr
from Rs114,633
May
from Rs120,664

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.

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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 Rs189,823. 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 Rs189,823.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Manchester to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Cape Town is usually September.
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 Monday, 28 September 2026.
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.

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

  • The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Manchester.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

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

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Munich Airport

Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel near MAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • If you have a late Manchester Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CPT:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Cape Town's usual tourist stops.

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week ahead.

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

  • Cape Town Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

  • It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • When reserving your flight from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 18ºC then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you should also see. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.

  • Worcester is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without visiting Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.

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