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Cheap flights from Manchester (MAN) to Cape Town (CPT)

MAN — CPT
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 November 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$877
Provider with most accurate pricing for Manchester-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
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Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Manchester-Cape Town Intl flights.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Compare providers for flights from Manchester to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Manchester-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Manchester-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Manchester-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Manchester-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Manchester-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Manchester with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Manchester to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Manchester to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of $586). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $877). 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 MAN to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 2, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Manchester to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated November 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Manchester to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
882 reviews

Crew

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YYZ - ADD

While I love the trip, there is need for more variety of films
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
882 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
882 reviews

Crew

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YYZ - ADD

While I love the trip, there is need for more variety of films

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Manchester to Cape Town round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at $657, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manchester to Cape Town.. Ethiopian Air is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Cape Town 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 Manchester to Cape Town?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of $586). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $877). 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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Top airline flying from Manchester to Cape Town

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Manchester to Cape Town. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$657Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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