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 £624. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from £688, and Air France, from £750. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town for 27% 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 Emirates.

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 44 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 2% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £678 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £678.

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 June, with the cheapest ticket starting at £584.

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.

£623+ Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Round-trip from	£623
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£814

Air France
3/5-13/5
3 total stops
37h 25m 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 21 February 2025.

Sat 3/506:00EDI - CPT

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/523:15CPT - EDI

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2£623

Mon 3/305:45EDI - CPT

1 stop13h 45mKLM

Mon 17/302:30CPT - EDI

2 stops22h 40mKLM

Deal found 20/2£624

Mon 3/313:25EDI - CPT

2 stops30h 15mKenya Airways

Tue 18/323:00CPT - EDI

2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/2£688

Sat 3/506:00EDI - CPT

2 stops38h 25mAir France

Tue 13/523:15CPT - EDI

2 stops23h 00mAir France

Deal found 20/2£750

Wed 20/816:50EDI - CPT

1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines

Thu 4/916:35CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/2£787

Wed 20/807:40EDI - CPT

2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways

Thu 4/913:00CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2£803

Mon 24/220:40EDI - CPT

1 stop37h 00mEmirates

Thu 13/313:40CPT - EDI

1 stop31h 25mEmirates

Deal found 20/2£815

Tue 1/717:55EDI - CPT

2 stops21h 50mLufthansa

Tue 29/718:05CPT - EDI

1 stop29h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2£1,085

Tue 1/715:30EDI - CPT

2 stops20h 10mBritish Airways

Tue 29/714:00CPT - EDI

2 stops20h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2£1,116

Sat 22/207:40EDI - CPT

2 stops22h 00mSWISS

Thu 27/214:40CPT - EDI

2 stops30h 30mSWISS

Deal found 20/2£1,744

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Sat 3/506:00EDI - CPT

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/523:15CPT - EDI

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2£623

Mon 3/305:45EDI - CPT

1 stop13h 45mKLM

Mon 17/302:30CPT - EDI

2 stops22h 40mKLM

Deal found 20/2£624

Mon 3/313:25EDI - CPT

2 stops30h 15mKenya Airways

Tue 18/323:00CPT - EDI

2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/2£688

Sat 3/506:00EDI - CPT

2 stops38h 25mAir France

Tue 13/523:15CPT - EDI

2 stops23h 00mAir France

Deal found 20/2£750

Wed 20/816:50EDI - CPT

1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines

Thu 4/916:35CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/2£787

Wed 20/807:40EDI - CPT

2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways

Thu 4/913:00CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2£803

Tue 1/717:55EDI - CPT

2 stops21h 50mLufthansa

Tue 29/718:05CPT - EDI

1 stop29h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2£1,085

Tue 1/715:30EDI - CPT

2 stops20h 10mBritish Airways

Tue 29/714:00CPT - EDI

2 stops20h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2£1,116

Thu 3/708:40EDI - CPT

2 stops31h 05mSWISS

Wed 23/711:05CPT - EDI

2 stops32h 05mSWISS

Deal found 20/2£3,136

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Sat 22/207:40EDI - CPT

2 stops22h 00mSWISS

Thu 27/214:40CPT - EDI

2 stops30h 30mSWISS

Deal found 20/2£1,744

Mon 24/220:40EDI - CPT

1 stop37h 00mEmirates

Thu 13/313:40CPT - EDI

1 stop31h 25mEmirates

Deal found 20/2£815

Fri 28/207:30EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 14/312:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2£893

Mon 3/305:45EDI - CPT

1 stop13h 45mKLM

Mon 17/302:30CPT - EDI

2 stops22h 40mKLM

Deal found 20/2£624

Mon 3/309:15EDI - CPT

1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/302:30CPT - EDI

1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2£632

Mon 3/313:25EDI - CPT

2 stops30h 15mKenya Airways

Tue 18/323:00CPT - EDI

2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/2£688

Thu 27/306:00EDI - CPT

1 stop22h 50mAir France

Tue 22/423:35CPT - EDI

1 stop22h 40mAir France

Deal found 19/2£833

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/5

06:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

£623

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/3

05:45-21:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

02:30-23:10

2 stops22h 40m

£624

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/3

13:25-21:40

2 stops30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

23:00-23:10

2 stops26h 10m

£688

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/5

06:00-21:25

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

£750

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/8

16:50-11:50

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/9

16:35-15:50

1 stop24h 15m

£787

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/8

07:40-10:50

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/9

13:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

£803

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/7

17:55-16:45

2 stops21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

18:05-22:45

1 stop29h 40m

£1,085

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/7

15:30-12:40

2 stops20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

14:00-09:20

2 stops20h 20m

£1,116

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/7

08:40-16:45

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/7

11:05-18:10

2 stops32h 05m

£3,136

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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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 43 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?

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 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.

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

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,568 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,610 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air France

7.4

Good

1,448 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,832 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

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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 £624. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from £688, and Air France, from £750. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town for 27% 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, 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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Lufthansa	Cheapest£522	Average£724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	Cheapest£533	Average£670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£607	Average£716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest£625	Average£804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	Cheapest£625	Average£856	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£643	Average£761	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£685	Average£796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£795	Average£906	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	Cheapest£856	Average£1,005	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 June or May, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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