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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £296

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 29 January 2026.

Fri 6/311:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Air France
Fri 20/307:55
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Air France
Deal found 28/1£672
Thu 5/305:50
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops29h 45m
Kenya Airways
Mon 16/314:25
CPT
-
EDI
3 stops43h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/1£674
Sat 10/1006:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/1000:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£676
Fri 13/306:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Air France
Fri 20/307:55
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Air France
Deal found 27/1£677
Thu 5/311:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Air France
Mon 16/307:55
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop28h 45m
Air France
Deal found 27/1£679
Thu 5/305:50
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/312:00
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£681
Sat 10/1006:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/1000:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£682
Sun 15/309:20
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops26h 15m
Kenya Airways
Wed 25/314:25
CPT
-
EDI
3 stops34h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/1£687
Sun 1/216:05
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/213:40
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£697
Sun 15/320:45
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/308:45
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£699

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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£672

One-way from

£296

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£739
Air France
  • Air France
  • 6/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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1/5
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£31 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

05:45-22:10

2 stops39h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

14:30-23:10

3 stops33h 40m

£721

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

05:45-22:10

2 stops39h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

14:35-23:10

3 stops33h 35m

£721

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

11:35-21:25

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

07:40-23:10

1 stop16h 30m

£723

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

09:25-11:00

2 stops23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

00:30-12:15

3 stops37h 45m

£728

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

16:35-09:40

1 stop18h 05m

£743

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

11:00-11:50

1 stop22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:00-15:20

2 stops27h 20m

£764

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

18:00-21:55

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

08:00-23:10

1 stop17h 10m

£771

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/3

20:30-21:55

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

07:55-10:40

1 stop28h 45m

£778

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

21:15-21:30

1 stop23h 15m

£369

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/2

07:45-17:25

2 stops31h 40m

£382

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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 23 January 2026.

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 £495). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £683). 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.

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 29 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,726 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,705 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Departing from Edinburgh to Cape Town will take you 39h 25m. There are 6342 mi between Edinburgh and Cape Town.

  • 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 £531. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from £549, and Turkish Airlines, from £591. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town one-way?

    £404 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from £472 and £492, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of £495). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £683). 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 8 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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 29 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£531Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£549Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£591Average£701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£595Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£595Average£825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£604Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£622Average£710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£699Average£892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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