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$575 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town departing on 4/8. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Edinburgh to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town (EDI-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town.
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1:20 pm - 9:10 pmEDI-CPT
30h 50m1 stop
11:15 pm - 12:35 pmCPT-EDI
14h 20m1 stop
$782KLM
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, Jun 10
6:00 am - 9:45 amEDI-CPT
26h 45m2 stops
11:15 pm - 8:25 amCPT-EDI
34h 10m1 stop
$792KLM
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, Jun 10
6:00 am - 9:45 amEDI-CPT
26h 45m2 stops
3:20 pm - 12:35 pmCPT-EDI
22h 15m2 stops
$801KLM
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, Jun 10
10:35 am - 11:50 amEDI-CPT
24h 15m1 stop
4:35 pm - 9:35 amCPT-EDI
18h 00m1 stop
$899Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 10
4:50 pm - 11:50 amEDI-CPT
18h 00m1 stop
4:35 pm - 9:35 amCPT-EDI
18h 00m1 stop
$903Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 11
7:55 am - 10:50 amEDI-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
1:00 pm - 1:40 pmCPT-EDI
25h 40m1 stop
$939Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 12
7:55 am - 10:50 amEDI-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
1:00 pm - 6:25 amCPT-EDI
18h 25m1 stop
$951Qatar Airways
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Fri, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 12
6:00 am - 1:00 pmEDI-CPT
30h 00m2 stops
2:20 pm - 4:25 pmCPT-EDI
51h 05m2 stops
$1,066Kenya Airways
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Fri, May 23 - Sat, May 31
9:50 pm - 2:35 pmEDI-CPT
39h 45m2 stops
1:05 pm - 8:15 pmCPT-EDI
32h 10m1 stop
$1,223Emirates
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Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 9
9:50 pm - 7:55 pmEDI-CPT
45h 05m2 stops
1:05 pm - 8:15 pmCPT-EDI
32h 10m1 stop
$1,248Emirates
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Fri, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 9

Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost $911 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,427 and $1,368 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.
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Good to know

Low season

July

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$575
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town was $575 for a one-way ticket and $782 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Edinburgh and Cape Town?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Edinburgh and on arrival in Cape Town.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    On your way to Cape Town, you’ll fly out from Edinburgh Turnhouse. You’ll be landing at Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Cape Town, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline. Booking your flights between Edinburgh and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1320 reviews
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
7.8Boarding
7.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
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Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025AMS - BOM
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Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Seats were comfortable crew members support was very good but AVML ordered or selected by us needs a lot of improvement.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cape Town (CPT)
Edinburgh (EDI)

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