Question 1

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

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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 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 2

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Manchester to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

Question 3

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Question 6

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

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Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 144% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 7

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Manchester to Cape Town at least 49 days early can save you up to 32% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 49 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Manchester to Cape Town for as little as $984 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,100 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 8

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

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Flights from Manchester to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Manchester to Cape Town in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $585.

Question 9

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

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Manchester to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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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.

Question 12

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

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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.

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