Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £260
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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
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 Monday or Tuesday 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 25 November 2025.
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 25 November 2025.
Mon 8/1206:15EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£592
Mon 8/1206:15EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£641
Sun 7/1208:20EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£646
Sun 7/1219:45EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1209:30CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£673
Tue 25/1120:30EDI - CPT
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Tue 2/1223:45CPT - EDI
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Deal found 24/11£680
Sun 7/1206:00EDI - CPT
2 stops23h 40mLufthansa
Mon 15/1209:30CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 22/11£691
Tue 25/1111:40EDI - CPT
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Tue 2/1223:45CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 50mAir France
Deal found 24/11£703
Sun 7/1208:20EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£724
Fri 5/1222:55EDI - CPT
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1209:00CPT - EDI
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£730
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 25 November 2025.
Wed 25/205:50EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/307:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£592
Fri 1/512:50EDI - CPT
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Thu 21/518:05CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 24/11£616
Thu 26/205:50EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Tue 17/308:00CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 40mKLM
Deal found 24/11£618
Tue 10/320:30EDI - CPT
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Tue 17/308:00CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 40mKLM
Deal found 22/11£619
Sun 25/105:45EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/207:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£667
Sun 10/506:00EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Fri 22/507:40CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Deal found 23/11£621
Fri 8/506:10EDI - CPT
1 stop26h 20mLufthansa
Tue 12/518:05CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 23/11£695
Sun 7/1219:45EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1209:30CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£673
Sat 2/510:45EDI - CPT
2 stops21h 45mLufthansa
Thu 21/518:05CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 24/11£719
Tue 12/506:00EDI - CPT
1 stop22h 50mKLM
Sun 24/523:15CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Deal found 23/11£678
Thu 30/408:35EDI - CPT
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/518:05CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£719
Thu 26/205:50EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Thu 19/323:45CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 25mKLM
Deal found 24/11£680
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Data last updated 25 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 25/1120:30EDI - CPT
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Tue 2/1223:45CPT - EDI
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Deal found 24/11£680
Tue 25/1111:40EDI - CPT
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Tue 2/1223:45CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 50mAir France
Deal found 24/11£703
Fri 5/1222:55EDI - CPT
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1209:00CPT - EDI
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£730
Sun 7/1208:20EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£646
Sun 7/1219:45EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1209:30CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£673
Sun 7/1206:00EDI - CPT
2 stops23h 40mLufthansa
Mon 15/1209:30CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 22/11£691
Sun 7/1208:20EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£724
Mon 8/1206:15EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£592
Mon 8/1206:15EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£641
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 25 November 2025.
Sun 15/320:45EDI - CPT
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£260
Sun 25/114:25EDI - CPT
2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£395
Thu 15/122:40EDI - CPT
3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£406
Sun 25/113:00EDI - CPT
1 stop20h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 22/11£453
Mon 15/1216:10EDI - CPT
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11£593
Sun 30/1119:45EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 20mSWISS
Deal found 22/11£695
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Edinburgh
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 25/2
05:50-21:55
1 stop14h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 18/3
07:55-21:35
1 stop15h 40m
£592
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 1/5
12:50-09:30
1 stop19h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 21/5
18:05-17:10
1 stop24h 05m
£616
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 26/2
05:50-21:55
1 stop14h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 17/3
08:00-08:40
1 stop26h 40m
£618
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 10/3
20:30-21:55
1 stop23h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 17/3
08:00-08:40
1 stop26h 40m
£619
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 10/5
06:00-21:25
1 stop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 22/5
07:40-08:30
1 stop25h 50m
£621
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 25/1
05:45-21:55
1 stop14h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 7/2
07:55-21:35
1 stop15h 40m
£667
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 7/12
19:45-22:05
1 stop24h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 15/12
09:30-12:00
2 stops28h 30m
£673
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 12/5
06:00-05:50
1 stop22h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 24/5
23:15-12:25
1 stop14h 10m
£678
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 26/2
05:50-21:55
1 stop14h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/3
23:45-23:10
1 stop25h 25m
£680
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 8/5
06:10-09:30
1 stop26h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/5
18:05-16:25
2 stops23h 20m
£695
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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 21 November 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 £523). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £719). 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 25 November 2025.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
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 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 35% 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 £603.
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 Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 55m.
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 London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.
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 25 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
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Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Departing from Edinburgh to Cape Town will take you 14h 05m. There are 6342 mi between Edinburgh and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 £560. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from £578, and Air France, from £602. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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 £523). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £719). 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 25 November 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 25 November 2025.
Discover the top 8 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
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