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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from R5 997

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
7月 31 — 8月 71
1 adult
水 31/7
水 7/8

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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 26 7月 2024.

Round-trip from

R17 476

One-way from

R5 997

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/11-20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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18/11
  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 40% on the overall cost on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 46 days in advance, which can save you up to 71% on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 46 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R17 218. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R19 536.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Edinburgh in May are about R19 733 on average during May, but can be found for as low as R13 227.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CPT?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap KLM flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Edinburgh and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 7月 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced KLM flights we've found from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
火 10/917:25EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 00mKLM
火 17/923:15CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Deal found 25/7R19 518
日 15/99:10EDI - CPT
1 stop35h 00mKLM
水 25/923:15CPT - EDI
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Deal found 25/7R97 332

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between Edinburgh and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 7月 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Kenya Airways flights travelling from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
火 10/913:25EDI - CPT
3 stops23h 15mKenya Airways
火 17/923:00CPT - EDI
2 stops25h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/7R19 555
水 1/15:45EDI - CPT
3 stops29h 55mKenya Airways
木 16/114:30CPT - EDI
3 stops22h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/7R24 264

Edinburgh to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Edinburgh and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 7月 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
土 9/1116:30EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
水 20/1117:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/7R17 476
土 9/1116:30EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
水 20/1117:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7R17 568
土 9/1116:30EDI - CPT
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
水 20/1117:15CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R18 322
土 9/1117:40EDI - CPT
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
水 20/1115:20CPT - EDI
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R18 469
月 9/97:05EDI - CPT
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
日 15/913:00CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R18 764
月 9/914:15EDI - CPT
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
日 15/913:00CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R19 095
月 9/98:25EDI - CPT
3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
日 15/95:45CPT - EDI
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R19 444
火 10/917:25EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 00mKLM
火 17/923:15CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Deal found 25/7R19 518
火 10/913:25EDI - CPT
3 stops23h 15mKenya Airways
火 17/923:00CPT - EDI
2 stops25h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/7R19 555

One-way flights to Cape Town from Edinburgh

Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 7月 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town instead should update the search form at the top of page.
月 18/116:10EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R5 997
月 18/117:45EDI - CPT
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R6 347
水 20/117:25EDI - CPT
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R6 880
水 20/116:15EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R8 241
日 17/1120:45EDI - CPT
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R8 536
火 19/1112:35EDI - CPT
2 stops23h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 25/7R10 467
月 18/1115:50EDI - CPT
3 stops22h 00mSWISS
Deal found 25/7R11 258
火 19/1112:35EDI - CPT
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 25/7R11 626
日 25/821:10EDI - CPT
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R11 828

Find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town within your budget

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 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 7月 2024.

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R17 476 - R21 026

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Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

土 9/11

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

水 20/11

1 stop24h 15m

R17 476

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

水 1/1

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

木 16/1

1 stop28h 50m

R17 660

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

水 8/1

3 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

水 22/1

1 stop21h 45m

R17 770

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

水 8/1

3 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

水 22/1

2 stops31h 30m

R17 936

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

水 1/1

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

木 16/1

2 stops39h 55m

R18 120

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

火 10/9

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

火 17/9

1 stop14h 25m

R19 518

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

火 10/9

3 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

火 17/9

2 stops25h 05m

R19 555

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

月 9/9

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

日 15/9

1 stop18h 30m

R20 217

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

火 10/9

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

火 17/9

2 stops24h 40m

R21 026

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Deals found on 25/7

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 23 July 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 45 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 July 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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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Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 26 7月 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, such as KLM, Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
8,0
Very Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,8

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 1

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

RwandAir
8,0
Very Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
8,0
Very Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,8

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 1

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

KLM
7,9
Good
1 417 reviews
RwandAir
8,0
Very Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,8

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 1

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

SWISS
7,7
Good
1 799 reviews
RwandAir
8,0
Very Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,8

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 1

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Qatar Airways
7,6
Good
4 159 reviews
RwandAir
8,0
Very Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,8

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 1

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Air France
7,5
Good
1 622 reviews
RwandAir
8,0
Very Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,8

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 1

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town for under R17 500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town for under R17 500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just R17 476, but on average you can expect to pay R19 040.

  • 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 R17 476. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R19 518, and Kenya Airways, from R19 555. Turkish Airlines is priced at 11% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R10 467. Users have also found prices from R11 258 and R12 767 on SWISS and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What does EDI to CPT mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a EDI to CPT flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Edinburgh to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Edinburgh to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Edinburgh to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Edinburgh to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/7.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    British Airways, KLM and Lufthansa are the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R107). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R142). 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 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 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 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 7月 2024.
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KLMCheapestR13 371AverageR18 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR14 210AverageR19 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 714AverageR16 457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 156AverageR23 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR21 067AverageR22 631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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