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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £256

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
26 feb. — 5 mar.1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in November or February, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 21 febrero 2025.

Round-trip from

£529

One-way from

£256

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£622
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 febrero 2025.

lun. 17/318:30CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun. 24/307:40EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£529
lun. 17/318:10CPT - EDI
2 stops20h 30mKLM
lun. 24/305:45EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 45mKLM
Deal found 20/2£618
dom. 2/1112:35CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
jue. 27/1114:05EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£619
lun. 17/314:30CPT - EDI
3 stops34h 40mKenya Airways
lun. 24/313:25EDI - CPT
2 stops30h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2£705

Find flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh 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 21 febrero 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

lun. 17/3

18:30-11:55

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 24/3

07:40-10:55

1 stop25h 15m

£529

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

lun. 17/3

18:10-12:40

2 stops20h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 24/3

05:45-08:30

2 stops24h 45m

£618

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

lun. 17/3

14:30-23:10

3 stops34h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 24/3

13:25-21:40

2 stops30h 15m

£705

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

jue. 10/7

13:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

£256

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

jue. 10/7

14:30-08:25

3 stops42h 55m

£392

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

jue. 10/7

14:30-08:25

3 stops42h 55m

£437

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Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 47 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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 CPT to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 febrero 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 21 febrero 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
3,609 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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.

Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
263 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Edinburgh. 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 Cape Town to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh round-trip from £618. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Kenya Airways. KLM is currently priced 12% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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