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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from R5 564

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Feb 2 — Feb 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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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 3 January 2026.

Wed 21/16:15EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/112:30CPT - EDI
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R11 822
Mon 27/415:00EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/523:30CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R12 021
Wed 21/117:00EDI - CPT
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/27:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R13 160
Fri 6/311:40EDI - CPT
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Fri 20/37:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Deal found 3/1R13 176
Wed 21/111:40EDI - CPT
2 stops32h 15mAir France
Mon 2/27:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Deal found 3/1R13 474
Sat 7/1119:35EDI - CPT
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/110:15CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R13 490
Tue 29/914:40EDI - CPT
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/100:10CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1R13 507
Mon 23/28:50EDI - CPT
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/312:35CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R13 688

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 3 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 822

One-way from

R5 564

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 760
21/1-27/1
  • 21/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 029 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 326 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 3 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/1

6:15-10:00

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

12:30-9:30

1 stop23h 00m

R11 822

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

15:00-9:00

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

23:30-17:30

1 stop19h 00m

R12 021

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 778

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 795

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/1

5:50-9:45

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

R14 828

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

17:00-21:55

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

8:00-12:45

1 stop30h 45m

R14 861

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

17:00-21:55

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

8:00-8:40

1 stop26h 40m

R14 877

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

11:35-21:25

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

7:40-23:10

1 stop16h 30m

R15 224

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

21:25-21:30

1 stop23h 05m

R5 564

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

15:50-21:30

1 stop28h 40m

R5 581

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

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 278). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 554). 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?

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 3 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
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 147 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 676 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

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
7 640 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

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 24h 10m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 778. 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 081. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R13 506, and British Airways, from R15 652. Turkish Airlines is priced at 35% 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 278). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 554). 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 3 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 081AverageR15 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 506AverageR17 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 652AverageR27 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 859AverageR19 550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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