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Cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Manchester

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration24 h and 35 mFlights between Cape Town and Manchester take, on average, 24 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£291Cheapest price for a flight between Cape Town and Manchester found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportCape Town International AirportWhen flying from Cape Town to Manchester

Destination airportManchester AirportFor the route from Cape Town to Manchester

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cape Town to Manchester

One-way average Price£624The average price for a flight Cape Town - Manchester at Opodo is £624, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data June is the most popular time to book a flight to Manchester when departing from Cape Town

Airlines that fly from Cape Town to Manchester

Emirates

532£

Distance: 6,167 mi

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Manchester airports

Manchester Airport (MAN)How far from city centre: 9 mi

Book your Cape Town to Manchester flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cape Town to Manchester (United Kingdom) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £291, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Cape Town to Manchester takes roughly 17 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cape Town–Manchester route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Arrival airport: Manchester Airport (MAN)

Tips for cheaper flights from Cape Town to Manchester

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cape Town to Manchester:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Manchester. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Manchester

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cape Town to Manchester?

When you fly from Cape Town to Manchester the average price is £624. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Manchester at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Manchester is 291 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester?

The most popular months to book a flight from Cape Town to Manchester are June, July and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Cape Town to Manchester?

The best time of the year to go to Manchester when flying from Cape Town depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Manchester from Cape Town in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, July and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cape Town - Manchester.

How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to Manchester?

The total flight time between Cape Town and Manchester is of around 24 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,167.1 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Cape Town and Manchester?

The main airport route flying between Cape Town and Manchester is: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Manchester Airport(MAN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Cape Town to Manchester?

Qatar Airways

Ethiopian Airlines
Emirates

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