Statistics on Manchester-Cape Town flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cape Town (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Cape Town from Manchester airport is $ 1001 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 841 (in may) and $ 1267 (in august), which is a saving of $ 161 or a surplus of $ 266 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $824 to $879 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cape Town before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Cape Town plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cape Town from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 841, saving $ 161 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1001). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1267).
Flight Manchester-Cape Town: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 789 | $ 975 | fair price |
| February | $ 830 | $ 999 | fair price |
| March | $ 766 | $ 885 | good price |
| April | $ 885 | $ 1030 | fair price |
| May | $ 722 | $ 841 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 764 | $ 858 | good price |
| July | $ 1001 | $ 1149 | fair price |
| August | $ 1123 | $ 1267 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 810 | $ 937 | good price |
| October | $ 918 | $ 1044 | fair price |
| November | $ 779 | $ 931 | good price |
| December | $ 897 | $ 1097 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to Cape Town
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Cape Town range from $550 to $1373. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $550 to $605), 1% at the maximum price (from $1319 to $1373). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $824 to $879 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Cape Town flight
There are 14 companies that serve Manchester from Cape Town airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Swiss, Ryanair, EasyJet, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, Air France, TAP, British Airways and Vueling Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Manchester->Cape Town route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Cape Town flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $38. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $76.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cape Town to Manchester departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $59. Conversely, departing from Cape Town on a thursday may cost you an additional $52.
Top prices Manchester-Cape Town
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Cape Town | 08-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 600 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Cape Town | 09-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 595 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Cape Town | 06-10 to 23-10-2025 | $ 600 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Cape Town | 15-10 to 21-10-2025 | $ 598 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Cape Town | 21-11 to 27-11-2025 | $ 620 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Cape Town | 01-02 to 28-02-2026 | $ 620 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Cape Town | 10-02 to 26-02-2026 | $ 588 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Cape Town | 11-02 to 19-02-2026 | $ 589 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Cape Town | 16-02 to 24-02-2026 | $ 588 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Cape Town | 17-02 to 24-02-2026 | $ 612 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
When to book your flight Manchester - Cape Town to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-Cape Town flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Cape Town, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 964 $, which is a saving of 37 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (106 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Cape Town flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 813 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 929), 6 to 7 months ($ 956), 7 to 8 months ($ 903), 8 to 9 months ($ 840), 10 to 11 months ($ 876), 11 to 12 months ($ 969) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 895 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 979), 4 to 5 months ($ 959), 5 to 6 months ($ 923), 7 to 8 months ($ 976), 9 to 10 months ($ 906), 10 to 11 months ($ 900), 11 to 12 months ($ 963) |
| March | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 781 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 839), 3 to 4 months ($ 832), 4 to 5 months ($ 878), 6 to 7 months ($ 837), 7 to 8 months ($ 884), 9 to 10 months ($ 833), 10 to 11 months ($ 811) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 980 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1011), 3 to 4 months ($ 998), 4 to 5 months ($ 1009), 5 to 6 months ($ 1003) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 787 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 824), 5 to 6 months ($ 795), 9 to 10 months ($ 831) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 788 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 835), 4 to 5 months ($ 792), 6 to 7 months ($ 809), 7 to 8 months ($ 829), 8 to 9 months ($ 856) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1069 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1131), 4 to 5 months ($ 1137), 5 to 6 months ($ 1119), 7 to 8 months ($ 1121), 8 to 9 months ($ 1131), 9 to 10 months ($ 1141), 10 to 11 months ($ 1127), 11 to 12 months ($ 1139) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1167 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1222), 5 to 6 months ($ 1249), 9 to 10 months ($ 1223), 10 to 11 months ($ 1221) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 823 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 918), 4 to 5 months ($ 882), 6 to 7 months ($ 907), 7 to 8 months ($ 926), 8 to 9 months ($ 898), 9 to 10 months ($ 873) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 978 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1009), 3 to 4 months ($ 1012), 4 to 5 months ($ 1008), 5 to 6 months ($ 1041), 7 to 8 months ($ 1022), 8 to 9 months ($ 1026), 9 to 10 months ($ 1015), 10 to 11 months ($ 1030) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 846 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 899), 4 to 5 months ($ 896), 6 to 7 months ($ 901), 7 to 8 months ($ 925), 8 to 9 months ($ 926), 9 to 10 months ($ 902) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1009 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1077), 4 to 5 months ($ 1057), 5 to 6 months ($ 1074), 6 to 7 months ($ 1027), 7 to 8 months ($ 1033), 9 to 10 months ($ 1021), 10 to 11 months ($ 1035) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Cape Town are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Manchester to Cape Town: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1281 $869 to $4615 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 954 $697 to $3886 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 853 $665 to $2642 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1161 $765 to $5358 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1138 $974 to $3885 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 773 $595 to $910 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 930 $598 to $3663 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 800 $590 to $1033 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1100 $794 to $3636 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 995 $780 to $3283 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 739 $588 to $911 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 957 $742 to $3657 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august, september, october, november and february are cheaper to travel to Cape Town. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!