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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £406

EDI — CPT
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Mon 30/1107:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Mon 7/1211:30 -
1 stop31h 00m
Deal found 2/11£576
Sat 5/1220:35 -
1 stop34h 55m
Mon 21/1213:25 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 1/11£600
Tue 24/1109:45 -
2 stops22h 45m
Mon 15/300:55 -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 1/11£662
Thu 19/1114:05 -
2 stops25h 20m
Sun 17/112:35 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 29/10£695

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Round-trip from

£576

One-way from

£425

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£811
30/11-7/12
  • 30/11-7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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15/12-31/12
  • 15/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/12

06:15-14:10

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£406

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/12

13:45-06:00

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£657

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/12

20:40-20:05

3 stops45h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£664

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/1

06:15-09:30

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

11:20-16:20

1 stop31h 00m

£686

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/12

07:15-13:00

3 stops27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£724

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/1

10:40-12:05

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

17:15-09:40

1 stop18h 25m

£732

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/12

06:30-13:00

2 stops28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£753

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/1

14:05-10:20

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

18:55-08:05

1 stop15h 10m

£755

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/2

18:15-12:10

1 stop15h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/2

20:40-11:50

1 stop17h 10m

£759

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/12

05:40-09:45

2 stops26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

15:20-10:30

2 stops21h 10m

£776

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 90 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of £765). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,015). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Cape Town flights typically cost between £770 and £879 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £576 on Multiple Airlines (30 Nov–7 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, such as KLM,Air France, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,595 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,595 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,595 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Air France
7.5
Good
1,651 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,595 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,712 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,595 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,463 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,595 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,280 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,595 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Edinburgh to Cape Town will take you 15h 55m. 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 £612. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £627, and Qatar Airways, from £645. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of £765). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,015). 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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Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Franschhoek
Gordon's Bay
Simon's Town
Stellenbosch
Hermanus
Paarl

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Top 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£612Average£829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£627Average£825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£645Average£765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapest£669Average£814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£682Average£862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£759Average£916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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