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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from R10 226

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Mar 31 — Apr 71
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 564

One-way from

R10 226

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 973
KLM
  • KLM
  • 20/5-10/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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12/4
  • 12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R34 230 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 755 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2025.

Tue 20/517:15EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 10mKLM
Tue 10/618:25CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mKLM
Deal found 24/3R14 546
Wed 26/115:45EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/128:30CPT - EDI
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R14 747
Wed 14/510:35EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/516:35CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R15 275
Fri 23/517:25EDI - CPT
2 stops27h 00mAir France
Fri 6/623:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Deal found 24/3R16 241
Sat 27/913:20EDI - CPT
2 stops23h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 5/1014:30CPT - EDI
2 stops32h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R17 918
Sat 3/521:50EDI - CPT
1 stop36h 45mEmirates
Tue 13/518:25CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Deal found 24/3R19 595
Mon 29/1217:50EDI - CPT
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Wed 18/318:30CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3R20 707
Thu 16/1015:10EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 26/1012:35CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R24 371

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

6:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

18:25-16:25

2 stops23h 00m

R14 564

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/5

23:50-7:10

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

0:30-21:10

3 stops45h 40m

R15 986

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/6

11:45-21:25

2 stops32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/7

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

R16 369

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/5

10:35-11:50

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

16:35-9:35

1 stop18h 00m

R16 387

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/5

21:50-11:35

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

18:25-20:15

1 stop26h 50m

R19 613

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

9:10-13:45

3 stops27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

14:30-21:45

3 stops32h 15m

R21 327

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/5

7:55-10:50

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

13:00-6:25

1 stop18h 25m

R64 564

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/4

18:00-13:55

2 stops18h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/4

15:20-16:30

3 stops26h 10m

R65 202

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/4

23:35-7:00

2 stops54h 25m

R10 226

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Deals found on 25/3

Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 26 March 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 423 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip from R14 564. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from R16 369, and Turkish Airlines, from R16 387. KLM is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

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KLMCheapestR14 910AverageR20 775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 319AverageR18 251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR17 508AverageR19 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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