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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £402

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£546

One-way from

£402

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£756
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/3-1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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31/1
  • 31/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Wed 11/306:05EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/413:15CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£546
Tue 3/206:00EDI - CPT
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£562
Fri 6/306:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Fri 20/307:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Deal found 8/1£580
Mon 23/313:30EDI - CPT
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/307:55CPT - EDI
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£597
Mon 26/117:00EDI - CPT
1 stop26h 55mKLM
Sun 8/218:25CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 40mKLM
Deal found 6/1£597
Sun 1/1110:05EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1101:10CPT - EDI
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£598
Wed 4/205:50EDI - CPT
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/207:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£600

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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 9 January 2026.
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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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

13:30-21:55

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

07:55-16:30

1 stop33h 35m

£597

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

17:00-21:55

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

£597

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

05:50-09:45

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

07:55-21:35

1 stop15h 40m

£600

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/2

05:50-09:45

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

£605

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

05:50-09:45

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

£607

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

11:40-21:55

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

07:55-10:40

1 stop27h 45m

£611

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

20:55-06:45

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

12:30-09:50

1 stop23h 20m

£623

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/1

11:00-21:55

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

07:55-10:40

1 stop28h 45m

£656

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

13:30-06:10

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

07:55-09:20

2 stops27h 25m

£670

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

17:00-06:10

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

08:00-23:10

1 stop17h 10m

£680

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 6/1

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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 2 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 £508). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £701). 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 9 January 2026.
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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,702 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,153 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,697 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,659 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 26h 55m. 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 £545. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from £564, and Lufthansa, from £600. 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?

    £351 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 £485 and £491, 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 £508). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £701). 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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£545Average£768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£564Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£600Average£761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£607Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£610Average£819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£620Average£863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£637Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£724Average£916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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