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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from R8 003

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Aug 22 — Aug 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 July 2026.

Fri 4/97:35
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/90:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7R12 243
Thu 17/921:15
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/90:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7R12 341
Sat 12/97:00
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/90:10
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7R13 705
Fri 9/1015:45
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/100:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7R13 755
Tue 18/86:15
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/813:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7R14 396

Find 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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 243

One-way from

R8 003

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 230
4/9-16/9
  • 4/9-16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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11/11
  • 11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R20 180 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 332 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/9

15:20-22:10

1 stop29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

0:10-17:25

1 stop18h 15m

R14 905

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/8

17:05-21:10

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

R16 828
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/1

11:00-5:45

1 stop16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/1

0:30-16:05

1 stop17h 35m

R16 828

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

9:30-5:50

2 stops18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

0:30-22:15

2 stops23h 45m

R17 929

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/8

6:20-14:35

3 stops31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

7:00-13:40

2 stops31h 40m

R17 978

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

16:55-11:50

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

16:35-15:55

1 stop24h 20m

R18 389
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/11

13:45-17:20

3 stops25h 35m

R8 693

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

10:15-7:35

1 stop19h 20m

R10 189

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/11

6:45-13:00

3 stops28h 15m

R11 454
Fastest single journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/11

14:05-10:30

1 stop18h 25m

R11 553

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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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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R15 398). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 730). 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 R17 633 and R23 130 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 243 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 4–Sept 16).

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 23 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM and British Airways 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
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 127 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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.

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

    A quick flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town can take about 27h 05m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 828. Airlines will cover a distance of 10206 km.

  • 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 825. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is British Airways. KLM is priced at 12% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R15 398). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 730). 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 2 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR15 825AverageR17 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR21 051AverageR27 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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