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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from R11 859

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Feb 16 — Feb 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 17 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 989

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 707
Air France
  • Air France
  • 15/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 592 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 028 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 January 2026.

Wed 4/119:50
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/111:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R11 859
Tue 3/1119:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/111:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R12 547
Mon 2/118:50
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/111:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R12 580
Tue 3/1119:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1123:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R12 809
Tue 3/1119:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1112:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R12 858
Sat 21/1119:35
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/120:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R12 956
Sun 15/311:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Air France
Sun 29/37:55
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop33h 35m
Air France
Deal found 16/1R12 989
Sun 22/119:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/120:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 071
Tue 3/38:40
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/317:15
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R13 087
Sat 21/1119:35
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/121:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 169
Mon 2/118:50
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1123:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R13 218
Mon 2/118:50
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1112:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R13 251

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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 17 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/4

9:50-9:00

1 stop22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

13:00-13:15

1 stop25h 15m

R13 349

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

20:45-10:00

2 stops35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

13:15-23:20

2 stops35h 05m

R13 448

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

19:40-10:00

1 stop36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

12:30-16:20

1 stop29h 50m

R13 972

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

5:45-13:40

3 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

14:35-19:40

3 stops30h 05m

R14 447

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

16:55-11:50

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

16:35-15:55

1 stop24h 20m

R14 480

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

11:40-5:50

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

7:55-10:40

1 stop28h 45m

R14 480

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

13:30-13:00

2 stops21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:25-23:10

3 stops34h 45m

R14 529

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 29/3

5:45-13:45

3 stops31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

23:30-23:10

2 stops24h 40m

R14 529

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-9:40

1 stop18h 05m

R14 545

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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 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 83 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 187). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 430). 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 17 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa 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
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 189 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 728 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 687 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 30h 55m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 447. 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 R10 992. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R13 398, and British Airways, from R15 527. 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 187). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 430). 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 17 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 992AverageR15 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 398AverageR17 427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 527AverageR26 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 876AverageR22 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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