Q: 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 £785 and £1,113 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £484 on Multiple Airlines (30 Nov-4 Dec).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £629.

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 3

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 05m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Edinburgh to Cape Town flights typically cost between £785 and £1,113 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £484 on Multiple Airlines (30 Nov-4 Dec).

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 04m.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip from £513. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from £542, and Lufthansa, from £570. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,310). 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air France, British Airways or Emirates.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, book at least 46 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 21% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £636 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £754.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at £540.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CPT?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

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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.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Cape Town from Edinburgh today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£484
One-way from	£400
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£887

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£513	Average£624	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	Cheapest£542	Average£770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£570	Average£746	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	Cheapest£582	Average£759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£603	Average£728	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£615	Average£681	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£632	Average£742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£717	Average£809	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	Cheapest£732	Average£961	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £400

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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