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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £180

CPT — EDI
5 Oct — 12 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

Sat 17/1000:10 -
1 stop34h 10m
Sun 25/1007:30 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 1/9£532
Sat 10/1000:10 -
1 stop34h 10m
Sun 25/1009:25 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 1/9£534
Wed 23/900:10 -
1 stop21h 50m
Thu 1/1021:25 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 3/9£541
Thu 1/1000:10 -
1 stop23h 35m
Fri 9/1006:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 1/9£571
Thu 15/1000:10 -
1 stop33h 25m
Fri 23/1021:15 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 1/9£572
Mon 19/1000:10 -
2 stops31h 40m
Tue 27/1007:40 -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 5/9£604
Wed 21/1016:35 -
2 stops30h 30m
Fri 30/1011:45 -
2 stops33h 15m
Deal found 4/9£606
Tue 20/1018:25 -
1 stop26h 45m
Tue 27/1020:55 -
1 stop36h 45m
Deal found 5/9£625

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

£532

One-way from

£180

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£693
17/10-25/10
  • 17/10-25/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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9/10-31/12
  • 9/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£29 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 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 15/10

00:10-09:25

1 stop34h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£192

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

00:10-17:00

2 stops17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£223

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

11:30-20:15

1 stop34h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£255

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

17:55-17:30

3 stops24h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£370

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

17:20-09:40

1 stop18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£391

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/12

14:00-09:35

3 stops45h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£395

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/1

15:05-18:50

2 stops29h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£413

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/12

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£443

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

00:10-22:45

1 stop23h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/10

06:00-22:10

1 stop15h 10m

£571

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

14:25-10:40

3 stops21h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£577

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of £621). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £772). 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 £620 and £756 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £532 on Multiple Airlines (17 Oct–25 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
8,206 reviews
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Crew

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

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
8,206 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,206 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

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

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh can take about 18h 10m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £640. The distance from Cape Town to Edinburgh is about 6342 mi.

  • 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 £612. British Airways is currently priced 10% 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?

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of £621). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £772). 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

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British AirwaysCheapest£612Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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