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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from R6 286

EDI — CPT
Sep 20 — Sep 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Tue 13/106:15 -
3 stops31h 20m
Mon 19/100:10 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 19/8R11 621
Thu 17/98:30 -
1 stop36h 40m
Fri 25/90:10 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 19/8R11 637
Mon 12/105:50 -
1 stop15h 20m
Mon 19/100:10 -
1 stop34h 35m
Deal found 18/8R11 863
Tue 24/1114:05 -
1 stop18h 25m
Tue 26/112:35 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 19/8R12 346

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Round-trip from

R11 621

One-way from

R6 286

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R19 793
13/10-19/10
  • 13/10-19/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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7/9
  • 7/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R18 924 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 718 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

8:30-22:10

1 stop36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

0:10-9:15

1 stop34h 05m

R11 637

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/11

5:40-22:40

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

7:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

R17 375
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

13:10-5:50

1 stop15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

7:40-23:10

1 stop16h 30m

R17 439

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/1

11:00-5:45

1 stop16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/1

8:30-23:10

2 stops16h 40m

R17 633

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/11

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

12:35-6:00

1 stop19h 25m

R17 713

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

10:45-11:50

1 stop24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

16:35-9:45

1 stop18h 10m

R18 294

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/11

6:00-7:40

2 stops23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

15:55-15:00

2 stops25h 05m

R18 310

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/11

10:40-23:00

1 stop34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

17:20-9:40

1 stop18h 20m

R18 535

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/11

10:40-12:05

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/2

17:20-15:20

1 stop24h 00m

R18 761

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/1

16:20-12:05

1 stop17h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

14:00-9:40

2 stops21h 40m

R18 955

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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 812). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R24 257). 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 R16 746 and R20 131 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 621 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 13–Oct 19).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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
1 560 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 181 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

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 15h. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 375. Airlines will cover a distance of 10206 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 521. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is British Airways. KLM is priced at 15% 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 812). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R24 257). 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
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Gordon's Bay
Franschhoek
Hermanus
Simon's Town
Wellington
Porterville
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Top 2 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR15 521AverageR17 035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR20 646AverageR26 654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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