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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £358

EDI — CPT
17 Oct — 24 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 29/1007:30 -
2 stops31h 55m
Thu 5/1112:35 -
2 stops33h 35m
Deal found 14/9£646
Tue 27/1007:40 -
2 stops31h 45m
Tue 3/1112:35 -
2 stops30h 15m
Deal found 12/9£648
Tue 20/1006:15 -
3 stops29h 25m
Tue 27/1006:00 -
3 stops29h 05m
Deal found 16/9£649
Thu 19/1114:05 -
2 stops25h 20m
Mon 23/1118:30 -
2 stops28h 20m
Deal found 13/9£651
Mon 9/1105:40 -
2 stops26h 05m
Wed 25/1108:30 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 14/9£660
Sat 21/1105:40 -
2 stops26h 05m
Sun 13/1207:30 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 15/9£680
Sun 15/1107:30 -
2 stops28h 40m
Sun 29/1115:10 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 13/9£683
Sun 8/1117:00 -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 22/1108:30 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 16/9£686
Thu 5/1117:00 -
2 stops41h 40m
Wed 11/1100:30 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 13/9£689

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Round-trip from

£597

One-way from

£358

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£777
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/1-19/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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13/10-31/12
  • 13/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/10

22:00-09:25

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£358

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/10

17:55-17:25

2 stops21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£376

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/12

13:10-07:40

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£383

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/1

12:20-17:25

2 stops27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£424

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/1

12:40-10:35

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£459
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/12

14:50-07:40

1 stop14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£466

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/11

17:00-22:40

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

08:30-22:15

1 stop15h 45m

£686

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/11

20:30-22:40

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

18:25-12:30

2 stops20h 05m

£695

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/1

11:00-06:25

2 stops17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/1

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

£700

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/1

05:40-06:25

2 stops22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/1

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

£703

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of £756). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,111). 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 £728 and £884 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £597 on British Airways (4 Jan–19 Jan).

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
1,578 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,578 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,578 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,650 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,578 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
3,733 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,578 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,578 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
8,230 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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 24h 10m. 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 £611. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £625, and Air France, from £644. 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of £756). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,111). 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
Simon's Town
Stellenbosch
Franschhoek
Hermanus
Paarl

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Top 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£611Average£827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£625Average£787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£644Average£828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£656Average£757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapest£670Average£859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£763Average£924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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