Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from R5 693
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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday
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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 10 December 2025.
Wed 31/1213:30EDI - CPT
3 stops22h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 4/323:25CPT - EDI
2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/12R19 021
Wed 31/1217:55EDI - CPT
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 4/312:35CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/12R20 503
Mon 8/1219:45EDI - CPT
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/120:25CPT - EDI
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R25 633
Best flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Mon 2/211:40EDI - CPT
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/218:25CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R13 771
Fri 23/15:50EDI - CPT
2 stops28h 50mKLM
Sat 7/214:00CPT - EDI
2 stops35h 10mKLM
Deal found 9/12R15 390
Wed 11/311:00EDI - CPT
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 21/317:15CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12R15 663
Sun 8/322:00EDI - CPT
2 stops54h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/318:55CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R14 487
Mon 4/517:05EDI - CPT
1 stop35h 45mKLM
Mon 11/57:40CPT - EDI
1 stop16h 30mKLM
Deal found 10/12R15 458
Wed 21/15:50EDI - CPT
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/211:45CPT - EDI
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R15 407
Wed 4/35:50EDI - CPT
2 stops28h 50mKLM
Sat 21/38:00CPT - EDI
1 stop17h 10mKLM
Deal found 9/12R16 004
Fri 23/16:45EDI - CPT
3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/114:35CPT - EDI
3 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R15 714
Fri 23/16:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/219:40CPT - EDI
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R16 157
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Data last updated 10 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 21/15:50EDI - CPT
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/211:45CPT - EDI
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R15 407
Wed 21/15:50EDI - CPT
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/215:15CPT - EDI
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R16 038
Fri 23/16:45EDI - CPT
3 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/114:35CPT - EDI
3 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R14 930
Fri 23/15:50EDI - CPT
2 stops28h 50mKLM
Sat 7/214:00CPT - EDI
2 stops35h 10mKLM
Deal found 9/12R15 390
Fri 23/16:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Sat 7/27:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Deal found 9/12R15 902
Fri 23/16:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/219:40CPT - EDI
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R16 157
Sat 31/15:45EDI - CPT
2 stops26h 00mKLM
Sun 15/218:25CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 40mKLM
Deal found 9/12R14 726
Sat 31/17:40EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/214:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R16 004
One-way flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Thu 7/515:20EDI - CPT
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R5 693
Sun 15/320:45EDI - CPT
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R5 710
Sat 9/518:15EDI - CPT
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R5 727
Sun 10/520:10EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R5 812
Wed 6/518:35EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R5 914
Sun 3/515:25EDI - CPT
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R6 085
Sun 8/320:45EDI - CPT
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R6 306
Fri 8/519:55EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R6 528
Fri 1/519:55EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R6 783
Wed 29/416:05EDI - CPT
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R6 954
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 10 December 2025.
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 10 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 2/2
11:40-17:20
2 stops27h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 10/2
18:25-16:05
2 stops23h 40m
R13 771
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 8/3
22:00-6:45
2 stops54h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 21/3
18:55-12:35
1 stop19h 40m
R14 487
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 23/1
5:50-12:40
2 stops28h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 7/2
14:00-23:10
2 stops35h 10m
R15 390
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 21/1
5:50-9:45
2 stops25h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/2
11:45-10:40
2 stops24h 55m
R15 407
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 4/5
17:05-5:50
1 stop35h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 11/5
7:40-23:10
1 stop16h 30m
R15 458
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 11/3
11:00-11:50
1 stop22h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 21/3
17:15-10:00
1 stop18h 45m
R15 663
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 23/1
6:45-14:35
3 stops29h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 30/1
14:35-11:20
3 stops22h 45m
R15 714
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 4/3
5:50-12:40
2 stops28h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 21/3
8:00-23:10
1 stop17h 10m
R16 004
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 23/1
6:00-5:50
1 stop21h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 7/2
19:40-23:10
2 stops29h 30m
R16 157
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 15/3
20:45-10:00
1 stop35h 15m
R5 710
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town
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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 5 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 641). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 055). 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 10 December 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 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 34% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 784.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 53m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 04m.
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 10 December 2025.
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.
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How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
A quick flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town can take about 22h 50m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 663. Airlines will cover a distance of 10206 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 438. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R13 839, and British Airways, from R16 156. 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 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 641). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 055). 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.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 December 2025.
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 10 December 2025.
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