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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £522

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
EDI — CPT
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
Sun 31/3

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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 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

£622

One-way from

£522
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
From Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl

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

Tuesday 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.

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

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 £544.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town (EDI - CPT)?

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 at midday.

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Turkish Airlines for the route between Edinburgh and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Turkish Airlines flights travelling from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Sat 4/510:40EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 14/516:35CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3£729
Thu 23/516:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 27/516:35CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3£734
Fri 10/510:40EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/516:35CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3£3,306

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Edinburgh and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Qatar Airways flights we've found at this time heading from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sun 5/514:45EDI - CPT
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 14/509:20CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£773
Wed 17/414:45EDI - CPT
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 1/513:00CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£781
Sun 5/514:45EDI - CPT
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 13/509:20CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£796
Thu 23/514:45EDI - CPT
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 27/518:05CPT - EDI
2 stops37h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£818
Wed 17/408:00EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 1/509:20CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£853

Cheap Edinburgh to Cape Town flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Edinburgh to Cape Town specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 17/414:45EDI - CPT
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 1/513:00CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£781
Wed 17/405:55EDI - CPT
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/515:00CPT - EDI
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£829
Wed 17/408:00EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 1/509:20CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£853
Wed 17/409:10EDI - CPT
3 stops27h 30mKenya Airways
Wed 1/514:30CPT - EDI
3 stops33h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3£947

Edinburgh to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Edinburgh and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 1/508:10EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/513:00CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£659
Sun 5/518:05EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/513:00CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£726
Sat 4/510:40EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 14/516:35CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3£729
Wed 1/508:10EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/515:30CPT - EDI
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£733
Thu 23/516:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 27/516:35CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3£734
Sun 5/514:45EDI - CPT
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 14/509:20CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£773
Wed 17/414:45EDI - CPT
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 1/513:00CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£781
Sat 4/506:00EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/523:15CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£789
Sun 5/514:45EDI - CPT
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 13/509:20CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£796

One-way flights to Cape Town from Edinburgh

Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Edinburgh to Cape Town can select one of these great deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Mon 19/816:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3£522
Mon 19/806:00EDI - CPT
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£551
Mon 19/810:15EDI - CPT
3 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£561

Find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town within your budget

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 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

£659 - £1,041

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/5

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/5

1 stop18h 30m

£659

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/5

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/5

1 stop18h 30m

£726

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/5

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/5

1 stop18h 05m

£729

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/5

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/5

2 stops26h 50m

£733

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/5

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/5

1 stop24h 15m

£734

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/5

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/5

2 stops22h 10m

£773

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/4

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/5

1 stop18h 30m

£781

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/5

3 stops30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/5

3 stops42h 55m

£851

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/5

2 stops22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/5

2 stops17h 25m

£1,041

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Deals found on 18/3

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 5 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Midday
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Edinburgh to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town is currently £545 while a return flight costs £781. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of £793). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,102). 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.

January

£700

February

£726

March

£708

April

£656

May

£623

June

£663

July

£865

August

£709

September

£701

October

£761

November

£673

December

£759

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

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 19 March 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways from Edinburgh to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.7
Good
4,578 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight

7.7
Good
4,578 reviews
7.7
Good
4,578 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight

7.5
Good
3,799 reviews
7.7
Good
4,578 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight

7.3
Good
401 reviews
7.7
Good
4,578 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight

7.1
Good
7,933 reviews
7.7
Good
4,578 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight

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.
  • Can I find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town for under £700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town for under £700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £659, but on average you can expect to pay £824.

  • 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 £729. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from £773, and Kenya Airways, from £851. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town for 7% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

  • What does EDI to CPT mean?

    EDI and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. EDI to CPT refers to a flight route from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 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 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
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LufthansaCheapest£468Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£469Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapest£524Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£613Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£624Average£788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£642Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£846Average£920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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