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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £440

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 19/6. 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
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or June, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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 16 May 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

£642

One-way from

£598
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Friday 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 23 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 48% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £693 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £829.

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 September, with the cheapest ticket starting at £583.

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 23% on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap KLM flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM 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 849,850 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Find some of the cheapest KLM flights travelling from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Tue 4/606:00EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Tue 9/723:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 50mKLM
Deal found 15/5£650
Thu 17/1009:10EDI - CPT
1 stop35h 15mKLM
Wed 6/1100:35CPT - EDI
1 stop17h 40mKLM
Deal found 15/5£1,064
Thu 17/1017:25EDI - CPT
2 stops27h 00mKLM
Wed 6/1100:35CPT - EDI
1 stop17h 40mKLM
Deal found 15/5£1,098

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 849,850 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Turkish Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Tue 10/916:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/916:35CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5£703
Mon 21/1016:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 27/1017:15CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5£961
Wed 30/1011:15EDI - CPT
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 20/1117:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5£3,403
Sun 6/1016:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 28/1017:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5£3,787
Thu 3/1016:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 25/1016:35CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5£3,910

Cheap Edinburgh to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Edinburgh to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 849,850 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 May 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.
Tue 4/606:00EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Tue 9/723:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 50mKLM
Deal found 15/5£650
Tue 4/606:00EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/723:15CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£674
Tue 4/621:15EDI - CPT
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/716:35CPT - EDI
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£762
Tue 4/618:05EDI - CPT
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/715:20CPT - EDI
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£766
Tue 4/609:10EDI - CPT
3 stops27h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 9/714:30CPT - EDI
3 stops42h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/5£1,056

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 849,850 searches. Data last updated 16 May 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.
Tue 4/606:00EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Tue 9/723:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 50mKLM
Deal found 15/5£650
Tue 4/606:00EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/723:15CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£674
Wed 13/1106:15EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/1111:45CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£700
Tue 10/916:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/916:35CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5£703
Tue 4/621:15EDI - CPT
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/716:35CPT - EDI
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£762
Tue 4/618:05EDI - CPT
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/715:20CPT - EDI
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£766
Sun 6/1005:55EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/1019:00CPT - EDI
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£772
Mon 21/1019:40EDI - CPT
2 stops44h 00mSWISS
Sun 27/1015:20CPT - EDI
2 stops25h 20mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£804
Tue 22/1018:05EDI - CPT
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/1015:20CPT - EDI
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£818

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 849,850 searches. Data last updated 16 May 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.
Wed 19/607:05EDI - CPT
3 stops51h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£440
Wed 19/621:10EDI - CPT
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£506
Wed 19/610:40EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5£598
Wed 31/710:15EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£659
Wed 31/721:45EDI - CPT
3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£688
Wed 31/714:45EDI - CPT
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/5£779

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 849,850 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.

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£650 - £988

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Price

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/6

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/7

1 stop24h 50m

£650

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/6

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/7

2 stops22h 40m

£674

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/9

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/9

1 stop18h 05m

£703

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/6

3 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/7

2 stops30h 40m

£762

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/10

2 stops44h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/10

2 stops25h 20m

£804

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/9

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/9

2 stops24h 40m

£852

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/10

2 stops22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/11

2 stops32h 20m

£874

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/10

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/11

1 stop14h 55m

£920

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/10

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/10

3 stops44h 05m

£988

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Deals found on 15/5

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 10 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 22 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 12 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings 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 £611 while a return flight costs £803. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of £811). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,082). 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

£695

February

£728

March

£709

April

£649

May

£642

June

£664

July

£856

August

£742

September

£716

October

£711

November

£675

December

£755

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 16 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Turkish Airlines and SWISS 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.
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,996 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,393 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Air France
7.6
Good
1,767 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,708 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 KLM for just £650, but on average you can expect to pay £847.

  • 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 £650. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £703, and SWISS, from £804. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town for 20% 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: British Airways, KLM or Kenya Airways.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Edinburgh to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Edinburgh to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Edinburgh to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Edinburgh to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 15/5.

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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 849,850 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£473Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapest£480Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£530Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£619Average£718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£631Average£818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£647Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£859Average£964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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