Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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Today’s flight suggestion for Manchester - Cape Town
Outbound 30 November 2026 · Inbound 16 December 2026
Today’s suggestion
06:05
MAN 12:05 +1
CPT28h 0m
2 stops
00:55
CPT 09:05 +1
MAN34h 10m
2 stops
From £595
07:40
MAN 12:05 +1
CPT26h 25m
2 stops
00:55
CPT 09:05 +1
MAN34h 10m
2 stops
From £597
08:10
MAN 12:05 +1
CPT25h 55m
2 stops
00:55
CPT 07:10 +1
MAN32h 15m
2 stops
From £609
Cheapest flight
£730
Average price of a round trip
£734
Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
20h44
A flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes on average 20h44.
Best time
December
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cape Town is December.
Tips for finding cheap flights from Manchester to Cape Town
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Cape Town (South Africa) from Manchester (United Kingdom) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is February, with an average ticket price of £623 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of February, May and December.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight tickets at least 88 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Turkish Airlines. A ticket from the company Turkish Airlines to Cape Town costs on average £734.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from Manchester to Cape Town
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from £730 to £755
- The average price of a flight ticket is about £734
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of February
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: December
info departure city :
Manchester, United Kingdom
airport :
Manchester International Airport (MAN)
local time :
Manchester is a city in the country United Kingdom, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Manchester, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 6°C, with a minimum of 4°C and a maximum of 9°C.
The city of Manchester (MAN) has 1 airport(s): Manchester
destination info :
Cape Town, South Africa
airport :
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
local time :
Cape Town is in the country South Africa, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Cape Town, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 20°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 25°C.
The city of Cape Town has 1 airport(s): Cape Town
Useful info about Cape Town
What is the least touristic period to go to Cape Town?
If you want to visit Cape Town during the least touristic period, choose the month of December.
What is the most popular time to travel to Cape Town?
In Cape Town, the most touristic month is February. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight Manchester - Cape Town?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 88 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 13 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight Manchester - Cape Town is Thursday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Manchester and Cape Town?
When you leave, you can leave from Manchester, and you will arrive at Cape Town.
How to reach Manchester airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transport to go from Manchester to Cape Town?
Flights are the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Manchester and Cape Town?
In summer, the average temperature is 13°C in Cape Town and 15°C in Manchester. The average rainfall in summer is 98 mm in Cape Town and 94 mm in Manchester.In summer, it is warmer in Manchester and it rains less in Manchester. In winter, it is colder in Cape Town and it rains more in Manchester.
