How to get from Manchester to Cape Town

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Amsterdam: about 15h 43m including the connection. Other options: via London, Zurich, Munich and Paris. Two tickets from $639.

Flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Amsterdam
15h 43m
two tickets, via London
$639
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,165 mi (9,921 km)
fastest
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
15h 43m
with the connection
Manchester to Amsterdam flight 1h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Cape Town flight 11h 23m
two ticketsfrom $1,130
Via London
15h 50m
with the connection
Manchester to London flight 1h 15m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Cape Town: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Cape Town flight 11h 35m
two ticketsfrom $639
Via Zurich
Switzerland
15h 55m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Cape Town flight 10h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,646
Via Munich
Germany
16h 15m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Cape Town flight 11h 15m
two ticketsfrom $736
Via Paris
France
16h 28m
with the connection
Manchester to Paris flight 1h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Beauvais-Tille, Charles de Gaulle. Departure to Cape Town: Charles de Gaulle.
Paris to Cape Town flight 11h 53m
two ticketsfrom $896

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Cape Town

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December, +18° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +18°. In November it is +25° by day and +15° at night, sea +17°, with 5 rainy days.

Jan
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Feb
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Mar
+26° +16° +17° 7 days
Apr
+24° +13° +16° 4 days
May
+20° +11° +16° 8 days
Jun
+19° +10° +15° 10 days
Jul
+17° +8° +14° 12 days
Aug
+18° +8° +14° 10 days
Sep
+19° +9° +15° 6 days
Oct
+23° +12° +16° 5 days
Nov
+25° +15° +17° 5 days
Dec
+26° +16° +18° 5 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Manchester to Cape Town?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Amsterdam.
What is the fastest way to fly from Manchester to Cape Town?
Via Amsterdam: 1h 20m to the connection, 11h 23m after it, about 15h 43m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Manchester to Cape Town with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $639. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Manchester and Cape Town?
Amsterdam (15h 43m total), London (15h 50m total), Zurich (15h 55m total), Munich (16h 15m total) and Paris (16h 28m total).
How far is Cape Town from Manchester?
6,165 mi (9,921 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.