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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from R7 808

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
12月 11 — 12月 181
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 6 12月 2024.

Round-trip from

R16 230

One-way from

R7 808

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June
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  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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1/4
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • 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 6 12月 2024.

週一 9/1214:20EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 35mSWISS
週五 20/129:30CPT - EDI
2 stops36h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/12R18 019
週一 9/1217:50EDI - CPT
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
週五 20/129:30CPT - EDI
1 stop33h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 5/12R18 796
週一 9/1212:40EDI - CPT
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
週五 20/129:30CPT - EDI
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R19 483
週四 12/125:45EDI - CPT
1 stop13h 45mKLM
週三 22/18:05CPT - EDI
1 stop17h 05mKLM
Deal found 5/12R21 923
週四 12/126:00EDI - CPT
2 stops37h 30mAir France
週四 23/115:20CPT - EDI
2 stops21h 20mAir France
Deal found 5/12R24 001
週日 29/129:15EDI - CPT
3 stops26h 20mKenya Airways
週六 25/114:15CPT - EDI
2 stops34h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12R27 706

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 655 463 searches. Data last updated 6 12月 2024.

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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週一 17/2

9:15-10:55

2 stops23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

週六 15/3

6:15-12:35

2 stops32h 20m

R16 230

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週六 29/3

6:00-6:50

1 stop22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

週五 11/4

23:35-10:35

1 stop36h 00m

R16 501

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週一 17/2

17:05-21:30

1 stop26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

週六 15/3

8:30-23:10

2 stops16h 40m

R16 591

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週三 5/2

20:40-16:45

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

週四 20/2

18:25-19:05

1 stop26h 40m

R18 055

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週三 5/2

6:00-13:35

3 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

週四 20/2

23:00-23:10

2 stops26h 10m

R18 200

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週日 29/12

8:25-11:05

1 stop24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

週三 22/1

9:30-13:55

2 stops30h 25m

R19 049

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週日 30/3

18:05-12:40

2 stops17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

週日 13/4

15:20-12:05

2 stops21h 45m

R21 164

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週日 30/3

8:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

週三 9/4

13:00-6:30

1 stop18h 30m

R21 200

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週五 28/3

17:20-10:20

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

週三 9/4

18:55-8:25

1 stop14h 30m

R24 074

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週二 1/4

6:00-8:30

1 stop25h 30m

R7 808

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 22 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 57 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R151). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 12月 2024.

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 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

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 6 12月 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, such as Air France, Kenya Airways and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 344 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 622 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 519 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
284 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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.

  • 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 R16 537. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R16 591, and Emirates, from R18 055. Air France is priced at 15% 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 SWISS. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R17 640. Users have also found prices from R21 525 and R29 098 on KLM and Kenya Airways, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R151). 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 655 463 searches. Data last updated 6 12月 2024.
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LufthansaCheapestR13 723AverageR18 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 168AverageR18 705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 312AverageR22 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR16 349AverageR24 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR21 219AverageR23 844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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