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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £345

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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
26 nov — 3 dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or November, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 939,815 searches. Data last updated 21 november 2024.

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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

tis 17/12

11:45-20:05

1 stop34h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sön 29/12

20:45-09:50

1 stop35h 05m

£760

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

tis 17/12

23:00-20:00

2 stops23h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sön 29/12

11:25-21:40

2 stops56h 15m

£896

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

sön 1/12

12:35-12:40

1 stop26h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

fre 13/12

14:05-10:30

1 stop18h 25m

£1,064

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

sön 5/1

13:40-19:05

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sön 12/1

20:40-16:45

1 stop18h 05m

£1,950

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

ons 19/2

00:30-23:45

3 stops49h 15m

£345

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

tors 17/4

23:00-21:35

2 stops23h 35m

£396

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

tors 17/4

13:05-20:15

1 stop32h 10m

£415

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

lör 22/2

08:30-20:50

1 stop14h 20m

£2,317

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/11

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 november 2024.

Round-trip from

£760

One-way from

£345

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February
17/12-29/12
  • 17/12-29/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
19/2
  • 19/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop

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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 november 2024.

sön 24/1123:59CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 11mMultiple Airlines
fre 6/1211:25EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£485
mån 25/1123:20CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 30mKLM
tors 5/1218:20EDI - CPT
2 stops34h 10mKLM
Deal found 20/11£508
mån 25/1118:30CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mLufthansa
tors 5/1206:05EDI - CPT
1 stop26h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11£568
sön 24/1109:30CPT - EDI
2 stops30h 00mSWISS
fre 6/1208:10EDI - CPT
3 stops29h 35mSWISS
Deal found 20/11£572
mån 25/1114:30CPT - EDI
3 stops34h 40mKenya Airways
tors 5/1209:15EDI - CPT
3 stops26h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/11£729
sön 1/1212:35CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways
fre 13/1214:05EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11£1,064

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 15 November 2024.

Booking 84 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 £80). 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 november 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 november 2024.
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.4
Good
1,523 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

6.8
Okay
290 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 £896. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from £1,064, and Emirates, from £1,950.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £396. Users have also found prices from £415 and £2,317 on Emirates and Air France, respectively.

  • 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 £80). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£481Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£602Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£694Average£816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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