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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £285

EDI — CPT
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Thu 17/921:25 -
1 stop23h 45m
Wed 30/900:10 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 22/8£530
Tue 8/906:15 -
3 stops30h 10m
Sun 13/900:10 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 25/8£554
Thu 8/1006:10 -
1 stop15h 00m
Wed 14/1000:10 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 24/8£557
Tue 1/906:15 -
3 stops29h 25m
Sun 20/900:10 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 22/8£560
Tue 13/1011:25 -
2 stops29h 05m
Mon 19/1000:10 -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 24/8£573
Tue 6/1014:25 -
1 stop30h 45m
Thu 22/1000:10 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 23/8£584
Mon 23/1120:20 -
2 stops33h 15m
Thu 3/1211:30 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 26/8£611
Thu 8/1015:00 -
2 stops25h 30m
Thu 15/1000:10 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 24/8£612

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Round-trip from

£530

One-way from

£285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£902
17/9-30/9
  • 17/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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5/9
  • 5/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£43 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

05:50-22:10

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

00:10-07:40

1 stop32h 30m

£584

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

05:50-22:10

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

00:10-20:30

1 stop21h 20m

£627

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

05:50-22:10

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

00:10-10:35

1 stop35h 25m

£637

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/1

08:15-21:00

1 stop34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

11:30-12:05

1 stop26h 35m

£701

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

05:40-10:45

3 stops27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

18:35-23:05

3 stops30h 30m

£711

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/1

06:10-07:40

2 stops23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

09:30-11:55

2 stops28h 25m

£720

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

12:40-07:40

2 stops17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/3

09:30-11:55

2 stops28h 25m

£727

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/9

15:10-10:15

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/10

18:50-09:55

1 stop16h 05m

£773
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/1

11:00-05:45

1 stop16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/1

08:30-23:05

2 stops16h 35m

£806
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/9

08:15-17:30

2 stops32h 15m

£384

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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 £703). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,110). 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 £719 and £873 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £530 on Multiple Airlines (17 Sept–30 Sept).

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
1,565 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
1,565 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,565 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
1,646 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,565 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
3,731 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,565 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
4,484 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,565 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
8,195 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,565 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

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

  • 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 £595. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from £603, and Turkish Airlines, from £617. 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.

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    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 £703). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,110). 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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Gordon's Bay
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Stellenbosch
Franschhoek
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Top 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£595Average£841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£603Average£816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£617Average£768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£635Average£817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£635Average£739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£741Average£914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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