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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from R7 849

EDI — CPT
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Thu 29/107:30 -
2 stops31h 55m
Thu 5/1112:35 -
2 stops33h 35m
Deal found 14/9R14 151
Tue 20/106:15 -
3 stops29h 25m
Tue 27/106:00 -
3 stops29h 05m
Deal found 16/9R14 216
Thu 19/1114:05 -
2 stops25h 20m
Mon 23/1118:30 -
2 stops28h 20m
Deal found 13/9R14 265
Mon 9/115:40 -
2 stops26h 05m
Wed 25/118:30 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 14/9R14 461
Tue 24/1120:40 -
2 stops36h 00m
Tue 1/1223:00 -
1 stop34h 55m
Deal found 17/9R14 575
Sat 21/115:40 -
2 stops26h 05m
Sun 13/127:30 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 15/9R14 884
Sun 15/117:30 -
2 stops28h 40m
Sun 29/1115:10 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 13/9R14 949
Sun 8/1117:00 -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 22/118:30 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 16/9R15 030
Thu 5/1117:00 -
2 stops41h 40m
Wed 11/110:30 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 13/9R15 079

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R13 076

One-way from

R7 849

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R17 017
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/1-19/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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13/10-31/12
  • 13/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R19 030 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 393 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/10

22:00-9:25

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 849

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/10

17:55-17:25

2 stops21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 240

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/12

13:10-7:40

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 386

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/1

12:20-17:25

2 stops27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 282

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/1

12:40-10:35

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 047
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/12

14:50-7:40

1 stop14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 194

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/1

5:40-12:40

2 stops29h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

R14 982

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/11

17:00-22:40

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

8:30-22:15

1 stop15h 45m

R15 030

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/11

20:30-22:40

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

18:25-12:30

2 stops20h 05m

R15 210

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/1

5:40-6:25

2 stops22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/1

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

R15 405

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 90 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R16 545). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R24 329). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Cape Town flights typically cost between R15 942 and R19 362 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 076 on British Airways (Jan 4–Jan 19).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM from Edinburgh to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town can take about 29h. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 982. Airlines will cover a distance of 10206 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip from R15 682. KLM is priced at 16% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R16 545). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R24 329). 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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Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Gordon's Bay
Somerset West
Franschhoek
Hermanus
Simon's Town
Wellington
Porterville
Atlantis

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Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR15 682AverageR17 211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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