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 £727. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £736, and Qatar Airways, from £744. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town for 11% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, book at least 58 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 42% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £786 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £822.

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

Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at £515.

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.

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£669+ Flights from Edinburgh, Scotland to Cape Town, South Africa

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	£669
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£863

Qatar Airways
12/2-26/2
2 total stops
36h 15m total
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 22 oktober 2024.

tir. 5/1105:45EDI - CPT

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

man. 11/1120:20CPT - EDI

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£731

man. 11/1120:40EDI - CPT

1 stop37h 00mEmirates

man. 18/1113:40CPT - EDI

1 stop31h 25mEmirates

Deal found 21/10£855

tor. 12/1207:30EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

tor. 23/112:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/10£970

tor. 12/1209:15EDI - CPT

2 stops19h 15mKLM

lør. 28/1208:30CPT - EDI

2 stops16h 40mKLM

Deal found 21/10£1,031

tor. 12/1211:25EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 05mAir France

lør. 28/1208:30CPT - EDI

1 stop14h 20mAir France

Deal found 21/10£1,059

tor. 12/1206:00EDI - CPT

3 stops29h 35mKenya Airways

tor. 23/123:00CPT - EDI

2 stops37h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 21/10£1,136

lør. 14/1217:15EDI - CPT

1 stop36h 25mLufthansa

tor. 23/109:30CPT - EDI

2 stops28h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 21/10£1,178

søn. 22/1216:30EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines

søn. 2/217:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10£4,028

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ons. 12/215:00EDI - CPT

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

ons. 26/212:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£669

tir. 5/1105:45EDI - CPT

1 stop13h 45mKLM

man. 11/1123:20CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 50mKLM

Deal found 21/10£727

man. 17/216:30EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines

man. 24/217:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10£736

fre. 24/114:05EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 15mQatar Airways

søn. 9/212:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/10£744

tor. 23/112:55EDI - CPT

2 stops23h 35mLufthansa

tor. 13/215:20CPT - EDI

2 stops22h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 21/10£774

ons. 5/220:40EDI - CPT

1 stop18h 05mEmirates

tor. 20/218:25CPT - EDI

1 stop26h 40mEmirates

Deal found 21/10£788

tor. 23/114:45EDI - CPT

2 stops23h 55mSWISS

tor. 13/207:00CPT - EDI

3 stops38h 10mSWISS

Deal found 21/10£839

ons. 8/105:45EDI - CPT

3 stops29h 50mKenya Airways

ons. 22/114:30CPT - EDI

3 stops34h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 21/10£894

ons. 5/211:25EDI - CPT

2 stops32h 05mAir France

tir. 18/200:35CPT - EDI

2 stops22h 15mAir France

Deal found 21/10£1,010

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ons. 23/1011:25EDI - CPT

1 stop33h 00mKLM

søn. 27/1023:59CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 11mKLM

Deal found 21/10£1,325

ons. 30/1005:45EDI - CPT

2 stops37h 55mKenya Airways

ons. 20/1114:30CPT - EDI

3 stops44h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 21/10£2,349

ons. 30/1005:45EDI - CPT

1 stop13h 45mKLM

ons. 20/1123:20CPT - EDI

1 stop35h 20mKLM

Deal found 21/10£4,112

ons. 30/1005:45EDI - CPT

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

ons. 20/1118:40CPT - EDI

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£4,365

tir. 5/1105:45EDI - CPT

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

man. 11/1120:20CPT - EDI

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£731

man. 11/1120:40EDI - CPT

1 stop37h 00mEmirates

man. 18/1113:40CPT - EDI

1 stop31h 25mEmirates

Deal found 21/10£855

man. 11/1105:45EDI - CPT

2 stops37h 55mKenya Airways

man. 18/1114:30CPT - EDI

3 stops34h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 21/10£1,356

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Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ons. 12/2

1 stop16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

ons. 26/2

1 stop19h 25m

£669

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

tir. 5/11

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

man. 11/11

1 stop25h 50m

£727

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

man. 17/2

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

man. 24/2

1 stop24h 15m

£736

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

fre. 24/1

2 stops25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

søn. 9/2

1 stop19h 25m

£744

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

tor. 23/1

2 stops23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

tor. 13/2

2 stops22h 40m

£774

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ons. 5/2

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

tor. 20/2

1 stop26h 40m

£788

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

tor. 23/1

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

tor. 13/2

3 stops38h 10m

£839

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ons. 8/1

3 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

ons. 22/1

3 stops34h 40m

£894

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ons. 5/2

2 stops32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

tir. 18/2

2 stops22h 15m

£1,010

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of £826). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,142). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to 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 in the morning.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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.

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Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Kenya Airways and KLM 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,548 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,548 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,548 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,360 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,548 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

SWISS

7.6

Good

1,646 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,548 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qatar Airways

7.6

Good

3,921 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,548 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Air France

7.4

Good

1,548 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,548 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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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 £727. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £736, and Qatar Airways, from £744. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town for 11% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of £826). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,142). 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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Lufthansa	Cheapest£466	Average£653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£505	Average£685	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£517	Average£602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	Cheapest£619	Average£837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£622	Average£705	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£654	Average£799	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£663	Average£750	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£845	Average£948	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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