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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from R12 889

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 28/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Dec 23 — Dec 301
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 22 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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R15 679

One-way from

R12 889

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R24 643
KLM
  • KLM
  • 29/3-11/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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28/12
  • 28/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
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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 18 December 2024.

Sun 29/125:45EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 45mKLM
Wed 22/18:05CPT - EDI
1 stop17h 05mKLM
Deal found 17/12R23 149
Sun 29/129:15EDI - CPT
3 stops26h 20mKenya Airways
Wed 22/114:30CPT - EDI
3 stops34h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12R24 679
Sun 29/128:25EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Wed 22/123:55CPT - EDI
1 stop16h 00mSWISS
Deal found 17/12R24 877
Sat 28/1221:15EDI - CPT
3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/15:45CPT - EDI
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R26 677
Sun 29/1216:30EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/117:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12R32 941
Fri 20/1220:40EDI - CPT
1 stop37h 00mEmirates
Fri 27/1213:40CPT - EDI
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Deal found 17/12R47 594

Find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town within your budget

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 18 December 2024.

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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/3

5:45-21:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

23:15-8:25

1 stop34h 10m

R15 679

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/3

7:25-7:40

3 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

13:00-6:30

1 stop18h 30m

R15 733

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/5

17:05-21:25

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

23:00-16:20

2 stops18h 20m

R15 805

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/2

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/2

12:35-6:00

1 stop19h 25m

R16 093

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/1

12:35-11:35

2 stops45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

14:40-17:10

2 stops28h 30m

R16 525

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/1

11:30-13:35

3 stops48h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

23:00-23:10

2 stops26h 10m

R17 479

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/2

11:15-12:00

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/2

17:15-10:15

1 stop19h 00m

R18 361

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/1

20:40-16:45

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

13:40-14:00

1 stop26h 20m

R18 703

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/12

21:15-12:00

3 stops36h 45m

R12 889

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/12

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

R15 175

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 22 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 18 December 2024.

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 18 December 2024.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 606 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 798 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 504 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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 R15 679. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from R15 805, and Qatar Airways, from R16 093. KLM is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for RwandAir. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R15 175. Users have also found prices from R21 853 and R24 841 on KLM and Air France, respectively.

  • 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR13 668AverageR22 027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR14 616AverageR23 320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 598AverageR18 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 247AverageR20 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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