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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £348

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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
15 Sep — 22 Sep1
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
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 16 August 2026.

Fri 18/906:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Sat 10/1000:10 -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 16/8£547
Wed 9/910:05 -
3 stops47h 10m
Wed 16/900:10 -
2 stops32h 00m
Deal found 12/8£550
Thu 24/908:35 -
2 stops31h 55m
Mon 5/1000:10 -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 12/8£552
Fri 18/906:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Mon 12/1000:10 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 16/8£553
Wed 23/906:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Fri 2/1000:10 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 15/8£556
Sat 12/909:10 -
1 stop36h 00m
Fri 25/900:10 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 15/8£566
Fri 18/906:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Sun 11/1000:10 -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 15/8£567
Fri 4/923:55 -
2 stops40h 35m
Wed 16/900:10 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 12/8£569
Fri 25/906:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Sun 4/1000:10 -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 12/8£570
Thu 10/909:15 -
2 stops31h 15m
Wed 16/900:10 -
2 stops32h 00m
Deal found 11/8£575

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 16 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£550

One-way from

£348

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£907
9/9-16/9
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 79h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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10/10
  • 10/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 16 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

13:30-22:10

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

00:10-17:30

1 stop18h 20m

£564
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

06:00-22:10

1 stop15h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

00:10-17:25

1 stop18h 15m

£579

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

21:25-22:10

1 stop23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

00:10-10:55

1 stop35h 45m

£580

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

21:15-22:10

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

00:10-20:30

1 stop21h 20m

£596

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

06:10-22:10

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

00:10-07:40

1 stop32h 30m

£607

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

19:10-20:55

1 stop24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

19:25-18:10

1 stop23h 45m

£672

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/10

15:20-22:10

1 stop29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

23:00-07:55

1 stop34h 55m

£677

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/11

06:00-17:25

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

23:00-17:30

1 stop20h 30m

£734

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/1

06:00-14:35

2 stops30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/1

14:15-11:55

2 stops23h 40m

£748
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/10

07:45-17:30

2 stops32h 45m

£368

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Deals found on 14/8

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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 £707). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,107). 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 £813 and £966 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £550 on Multiple Airlines (9 Sept–16 Sept).

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 16 August 2026.
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
1,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
KLM
7.8
Good
1,559 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Air France
7.5
Good
1,643 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,474 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,167 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

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.

  • 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 £598. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from £607, and Turkish Airlines, from £621. 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 £707). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,107). 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 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 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 16 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£598Average£842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£607Average£821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£621Average£772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£635Average£822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£639Average£744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£745Average£919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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