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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £300

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult

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

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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£538

One-way from

£300

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,014
2/10-16/10
  • 2/10-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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3/11
  • 3/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£55 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 2 July 2025.

Thu 2/1008:40EDI - CPT
1 stop36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1000:30CPT - EDI
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£538
Sat 6/917:15EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 10mKLM
Tue 16/923:15CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Deal found 1/7£581
Sat 6/916:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/916:35CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6£640
Fri 28/1107:30EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 8/1212:35CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/6£725
Thu 2/1015:10EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 40mBritish Airways
Fri 17/1013:00CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/6£807
Sat 6/909:10EDI - CPT
3 stops27h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 16/914:30CPT - EDI
3 stops42h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/6£870
Fri 4/706:00EDI - CPT
2 stops38h 25mAir France
Thu 10/723:15CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 40mAir France
Deal found 30/6£892

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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 2 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

08:40-22:00

1 stop36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

00:30-09:30

1 stop34h 00m

£538

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

17:15-21:25

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

23:15-16:25

1 stop18h 10m

£581

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

16:50-11:50

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

16:35-15:50

1 stop24h 15m

£640

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/11

07:30-10:30

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

£725

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

15:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

13:00-10:30

2 stops22h 30m

£807

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

09:10-13:40

3 stops27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

14:30-08:25

3 stops42h 55m

£870

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/8

17:25-21:25

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/8

23:15-20:55

2 stops22h 40m

£1,022

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/11

06:15-09:50

1 stop25h 35m

£300

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/9

07:55-10:50

1 stop25h 55m

£409

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/10

19:45-22:05

1 stop24h 20m

£415

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 89 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 £831). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 July 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

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 2 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, such as KLM, Air France, andSWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,472 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,593 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,891 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 £581. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £640, and Qatar Airways, from £725. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town one-way?

    £409 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SWISS and Lufthansa, with prices starting from £415 and £489, respectively.

  • 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 £831). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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 9 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Discover the top 9 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 2 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£512Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£534Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£563Average£740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£574Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£592Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£621Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£622Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£707Average£798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£723Average£937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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