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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from R7 274

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Jul 7 — Jul 141
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday 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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 033

One-way from

R7 274

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R24 535
2/10-16/10
  • 2/10-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
3/11
  • 3/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R32 434 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 639 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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 2 July 2025.

Tue 4/1119:40EDI - CPT
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1211:45CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7R12 769
Sat 6/917:15EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 10mKLM
Tue 16/923:15CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Deal found 1/7R14 055
Sat 16/816:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 23/816:35CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/7R15 834
Tue 4/1112:45EDI - CPT
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Tue 9/126:05CPT - EDI
3 stops32h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 2/7R19 004
Tue 4/115:45EDI - CPT
3 stops29h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 9/1214:25CPT - EDI
3 stops31h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/7R19 092
Thu 21/817:25EDI - CPT
2 stops27h 00mAir France
Thu 28/823:15CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 40mAir France
Deal found 1/7R24 728

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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 2 July 2025.
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

Thu 2/10

8:40-22:00

1 stop36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

0:30-9:30

1 stop34h 00m

R13 033

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

17:15-21:25

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

23:15-16:25

1 stop18h 10m

R14 055

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

16:50-11:50

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

16:35-15:50

1 stop24h 15m

R15 499

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/11

7:30-10:30

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

R17 560

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

15:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

13:00-10:30

2 stops22h 30m

R19 533

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

9:10-13:40

3 stops27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

14:30-8:25

3 stops42h 55m

R21 065

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/11

6:15-9:50

1 stop25h 35m

R7 274

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/9

7:55-10:50

1 stop25h 55m

R9 898

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/10

19:45-22:05

1 stop24h 20m

R10 039

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/10

6:15-12:40

2 stops29h 25m

R11 836

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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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 89 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 R187). 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 2 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 2 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, SWISS, andQatar Airways 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.

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 R14 055. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from R15 499, and Qatar Airways, from R17 560. KLM is priced at 26% 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 898. Users have also found prices from R10 039 and R11 836 on SWISS and Lufthansa, 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 R187). 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 3 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR14 301AverageR19 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 672AverageR17 228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 917AverageR21 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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