Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R6 081
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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
Dec 14 — Dec 211
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 14 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 November 2025.
Thu 13/1119:50CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 10mSWISS
Sat 6/127:40EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/11R11 974
Sat 15/119:30CPT - EDI
2 stops34h 50mSWISS
Sat 6/127:40EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/11R13 558
Fri 21/1123:45CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 25mKLM
Thu 27/1120:30EDI - CPT
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Deal found 13/11R13 643
Sat 15/118:00CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/126:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R13 694
Sat 15/117:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Sat 6/1211:40EDI - CPT
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Deal found 14/11R13 728
Wed 26/1118:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 3/1214:15EDI - CPT
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11R14 563
Thu 13/1112:30CPT - EDI
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/128:15EDI - CPT
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R15 363
Sat 15/117:55CPT - EDI
2 stops30h 50mKLM
Sat 6/1210:05EDI - CPT
2 stops17h 45mKLM
Deal found 14/11R15 483
Fri 21/119:30CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 50mLufthansa
Thu 27/1112:45EDI - CPT
2 stops23h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 13/11R15 857
Best flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Fri 6/213:40CPT - EDI
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Tue 10/220:55EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 50mEmirates
Deal found 13/11R13 217
Thu 19/218:25CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/311:40EDI - CPT
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R13 847
Wed 26/1118:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 3/1214:15EDI - CPT
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11R14 563
Thu 19/218:30CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Thu 5/320:55EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 50mEmirates
Deal found 11/11R14 358
Sat 14/214:00CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 4/317:55EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/11R15 278
Thu 19/215:20CPT - EDI
2 stops20h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 5/314:05EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/11R15 295
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 13/1119:50CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 10mSWISS
Sat 6/127:40EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/11R11 974
Thu 13/1112:30CPT - EDI
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/128:15EDI - CPT
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R15 363
Sat 15/119:30CPT - EDI
2 stops34h 50mSWISS
Sat 6/127:40EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/11R13 558
Sat 15/118:00CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/126:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R13 694
Sat 15/117:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Sat 6/1211:40EDI - CPT
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Deal found 14/11R13 728
Sat 15/117:55CPT - EDI
2 stops30h 50mKLM
Sat 6/1210:05EDI - CPT
2 stops17h 45mKLM
Deal found 14/11R15 483
Fri 21/1123:45CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 25mKLM
Thu 27/1120:30EDI - CPT
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Deal found 13/11R13 643
Fri 21/119:30CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 50mLufthansa
Thu 27/1112:45EDI - CPT
2 stops23h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 13/11R15 857
Wed 26/1118:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 3/1214:15EDI - CPT
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11R14 563
One-way flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Thu 23/413:00CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11R6 081
Tue 21/413:00CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11R6 523
Tue 21/418:25CPT - EDI
3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R7 341
Fri 20/212:35CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11R7 426
Thu 23/416:40CPT - EDI
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R7 784
Sun 28/1217:15CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/11R7 818
Fri 20/26:05CPT - EDI
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R8 346
Sun 28/1217:15CPT - EDI
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R8 738
Mon 29/125:45CPT - EDI
3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R9 453
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh 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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh that are best for you.
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Cape Town
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Edinburgh
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/2
13:40-19:05
1 stop31h 25m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 10/2
20:55-16:45
1 stop17h 50m
R13 217
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/2
18:25-16:05
2 stops23h 40m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
11:40-5:50
1 stop16h 10m
R13 847
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/2
18:30-19:05
1 stop26h 35m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
20:55-16:45
1 stop17h 50m
R14 358
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Wed 26/11
18:55-8:35
1 stop15h 40m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 3/12
14:15-8:05
1 stop15h 50m
R14 563
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Sat 14/2
14:00-11:50
2 stops23h 50m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 4/3
17:55-10:20
1 stop14h 25m
R15 278
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/2
15:20-10:05
2 stops20h 45m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
14:05-10:30
1 stop18h 25m
R15 295
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Thu 23/4
13:00-13:40
1 stop25h 40m
R6 081
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Tue 21/4
18:25-21:00
3 stops51h 35m
R7 341
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Fri 20/2
12:35-12:35
1 stop26h 00m
R7 426
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Thu 23/4
16:40-23:05
2 stops31h 25m
R7 784
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R8 533). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 694). 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 CPT to EDI?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
When flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh, 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 23m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh, 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 23m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 21m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 14 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines
from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Edinburgh. 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 Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Emirates can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh in just under 31h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Cape Town to Edinburgh is about 10206 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh round-trip?
Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R7 505. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R8 241 and R10 046, respectively. SWISS is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh 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 Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R8 533). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 694). 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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