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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £203

CPT — EDI
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Wed 21/1016:35 -
2 stops30h 30m
Fri 30/1011:45 -
2 stops33h 15m
Deal found 21/9£629
Wed 21/1020:00 -
1 stop25h 10m
Wed 28/1020:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 21/9£631
Tue 15/1200:55 -
1 stop34h 45m
Mon 28/1216:20 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 18/9£634
Wed 21/1013:15 -
2 stops33h 50m
Wed 28/1006:30 -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 21/9£638
Mon 2/1117:15 -
1 stop24h 05m
Mon 9/1116:20 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 18/9£644
Wed 21/1016:35 -
1 stop18h 10m
Fri 30/1010:40 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 21/9£647
Mon 2/1117:15 -
2 stops31h 15m
Mon 9/1107:55 -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 18/9£649
Wed 4/1113:40 -
2 stops29h 50m
Wed 11/1112:10 -
2 stops26h 35m
Deal found 20/9£653

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

£629

One-way from

£203

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£701
21/10-30/10
  • 21/10-30/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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10/12-31/12
  • 10/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£24 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

11:30-19:15

1 stop33h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£203

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

23:00-17:30

1 stop20h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£287

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

17:40-23:20

2 stops54h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£308
Fastest return journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

13:15-06:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£349

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

00:55-09:40

1 stop34h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£373

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

07:20-19:50

2 stops38h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£397

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

17:15-22:30

2 stops31h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/11

07:55-12:05

2 stops26h 10m

£649

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

07:30-09:20

1 stop27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

11:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

£695

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/3

22:10-12:10

1 stop16h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/4

13:10-11:00

1 stop20h 50m

£730

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/12

20:40-10:05

1 stop15h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/1

12:40-10:20

1 stop19h 40m

£738

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of £638). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £782). 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 Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £632 and £748 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £629 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–30 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways from Cape Town to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,227 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

6.7

Food

6.4

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BUD - LHR

We had an absolute nightmare experience with British Airways. Check in was bad. They “lost” our business class seats that I selected a long time ago. Our luggage almost didn’t make it on the plane in London to LAX. Flight attendant was rude!! Not that it should matter but she thought bc of the seat assignment issue we were “upgraded” and that’s we had no choice in meals. Not that the meals were any good anyway.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,227 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,227 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

6.7

Food

6.4

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BUD - LHR

We had an absolute nightmare experience with British Airways. Check in was bad. They “lost” our business class seats that I selected a long time ago. Our luggage almost didn’t make it on the plane in London to LAX. Flight attendant was rude!! Not that it should matter but she thought bc of the seat assignment issue we were “upgraded” and that’s we had no choice in meals. Not that the meals were any good anyway.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh round-trip from £620. British Airways is currently priced 11% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh 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 Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of £638). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £782). 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 airline flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£620Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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