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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from R6 659

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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 10 March 2026.

Sun 12/49:20
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/423:45
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R12 653
Mon 11/512:45
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop19h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 7/717:55
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop24h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/3R13 319
Sun 12/417:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
KLM
Tue 28/423:45
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops24h 25m
KLM
Deal found 7/3R13 502
Sat 6/617:25
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/615:20
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3R13 652
Mon 4/516:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop17h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/516:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R13 984
Mon 11/517:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
KLM
Sun 5/723:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop36h 00m
KLM
Deal found 6/3R14 018
Sun 12/45:45
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops47h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 28/47:20
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops37h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/3R14 051
Sat 9/58:15
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/516:35
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3R14 068
Tue 8/95:45
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops30h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 22/914:25
CPT
-
EDI
3 stops30h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/3R14 101

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 653

One-way from

R6 659

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 447
Air France
  • Air France
  • 12/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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28/5
  • 28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 949 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 193 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 10 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/6

17:05-21:25

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

15:20-12:20

2 stops22h 00m

R13 319

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/4

17:05-21:25

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

R14 417

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

5:45-12:40

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

7:40-12:20

1 stop29h 40m

R14 734

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/5

5:45-9:45

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

R14 734
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/5

16:55-11:50

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

16:35-15:55

1 stop24h 20m

R15 866

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

16:35-9:40

1 stop18h 05m

R16 282

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 11/4

17:05-21:25

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

23:45-20:55

1 stop22h 10m

R16 432
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/5

19:55-21:30

1 stop24h 35m

R7 009

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 30/5

22:00-22:50

3 stops47h 50m

R9 290
Fastest single journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/3

14:30-10:30

1 stop18h 00m

R10 122

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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 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 76 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R11 371). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 683). 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.

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 10 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andBritish 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
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 249 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 781 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 20m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 319. 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 R11 172. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R13 667, and British Airways, from R15 781. Turkish Airlines is priced at 36% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R11 371). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 683). 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 3 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 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 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 172AverageR15 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 667AverageR18 031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 781AverageR27 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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