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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from R9 474

EDI — CPT
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Sat 5/1213:10 -
2 stops40h 30m
Mon 21/1211:30 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 25/10R12 416
Wed 18/117:00 -
1 stop24h 30m
Mon 14/1211:30 -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 26/10R12 616
Thu 19/1120:15 -
1 stop22h 05m
Sun 13/1211:20 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 26/10R12 716
Wed 18/117:00 -
1 stop24h 30m
Tue 8/1223:10 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 26/10R12 799
Thu 19/1120:15 -
1 stop22h 05m
Tue 8/1223:10 -
1 stop22h 30m
Deal found 26/10R12 849
Thu 19/1120:15 -
1 stop22h 05m
Tue 15/1223:10 -
1 stop22h 30m
Deal found 26/10R12 865
Wed 18/117:00 -
1 stop24h 30m
Sun 13/1211:20 -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 26/10R12 882
Wed 18/117:00 -
1 stop24h 30m
Tue 15/1223:10 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 26/10R12 948
Thu 26/1114:05 -
2 stops25h 20m
Thu 10/1211:30 -
2 stops36h 25m
Deal found 29/10R13 031
Wed 18/117:00 -
1 stop24h 30m
Fri 11/1223:55 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 26/10R13 081
Sat 5/1213:10 -
2 stops43h 25m
Sun 20/1211:20 -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 27/10R13 148

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Round-trip from

R12 416

One-way from

R9 474

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 719
5/12-21/12
  • 5/12-21/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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15/12-31/12
  • 15/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R6 020 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 649 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/12

6:15-14:10

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 607
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 16/12

7:35-13:00

2 stops27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 849

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/11

20:45-20:20

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

11:30-20:15

1 stop34h 45m

R12 865

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/12

12:45-7:35

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 212

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/12

20:40-22:15

3 stops47h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 710

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/12

13:45-6:00

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 876

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/12

14:10-11:35

3 stops43h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 943

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/1

6:15-9:30

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

11:20-16:20

1 stop31h 00m

R15 591

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/12

16:10-13:00

3 stops42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 791

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/1

10:40-12:05

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

17:15-9:40

1 stop18h 25m

R16 323

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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 R17 054). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 788). 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 154 and R19 580 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 416 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 5–Dec 21).

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
1 595 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

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
1 595 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

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 16h. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 854. Airlines will cover a distance of 10206 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 R16 007. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R17 054). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 788). 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
Somerset West
Franschhoek
Gordon's Bay
Hermanus
Simon's Town
Wellington
Porterville
Atlantis

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Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR16 007AverageR17 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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