How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Departing from Edinburgh to Cape Town will take you 14h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6342 mi.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,003

From Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl

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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 September 16, 2025.

Fri 10/176:00 amEDI - CPT

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/2512:30 amCPT - EDI

1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$846

Sun 11/97:15 pmEDI - CPT

1 stop24h 50mSWISS

Wed 11/199:00 amCPT - EDI

1 stop35h 55mSWISS

Deal found 9/14

$873

Sun 11/95:45 amEDI - CPT

1 stop14h 10mKLM

Fri 11/218:00 amCPT - EDI

1 stop27h 20mKLM

Deal found 9/14

$891

Sun 11/95:45 amEDI - CPT

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/227:55 amCPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$892

Tue 11/115:45 amEDI - CPT

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/247:55 amCPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$902

Mon 11/101:30 pmEDI - CPT

1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/247:55 amCPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$907

Mon 11/105:45 amEDI - CPT

1 stop14h 10mKLM

Fri 11/218:00 amCPT - EDI

1 stop17h 10mKLM

Deal found 9/14

$911

Sun 10/267:15 pmEDI - CPT

1 stop24h 50mSWISS

Sun 11/29:00 amCPT - EDI

1 stop30h 30mSWISS

Deal found 9/16

$931

Wed 9/176:00 amEDI - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Mon 9/2211:00 pmCPT - EDI

1 stop18h 25mKLM

Deal found 9/14

$938

Sun 10/267:15 pmEDI - CPT

1 stop24h 50mSWISS

Fri 10/319:30 amCPT - EDI

2 stops58h 50mSWISS

Deal found 9/16

$961

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Sun 11/95:45 amEDI - CPT

1 stop14h 10mKLM

Fri 11/218:00 amCPT - EDI

1 stop27h 20mKLM

Deal found 9/14

$891

Sun 11/95:45 amEDI - CPT

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/247:55 amCPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$892

Wed 3/42:05 pmEDI - CPT

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Thu 3/1212:35 pmCPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/15

$942

Sun 10/267:15 pmEDI - CPT

1 stop24h 50mSWISS

Fri 10/319:30 amCPT - EDI

2 stops58h 50mSWISS

Deal found 9/16

$961

Tue 2/37:30 amEDI - CPT

1 stop31h 55mBritish Airways

Tue 2/246:55 pmCPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/15

$1,004

Sun 11/95:45 amEDI - CPT

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/227:55 amCPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$892

Fri 3/65:45 amEDI - CPT

1 stop14h 10mKLM

Fri 3/208:00 amCPT - EDI

1 stop27h 20mKLM

Deal found 9/16

$920

Tue 11/115:45 amEDI - CPT

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/247:55 amCPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$902

Tue 11/114:10 pmEDI - CPT

2 stops23h 15mBritish Airways

Fri 11/216:55 pmCPT - EDI

1 stop17h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/14

$1,086

Mon 11/101:30 pmEDI - CPT

1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/247:55 amCPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$907

Sat 11/82:05 pmEDI - CPT

2 stops25h 20mBritish Airways

Sun 11/2312:35 pmCPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/14

$1,095

Sun 10/267:15 pmEDI - CPT

1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/319:30 amCPT - EDI

1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$1,056

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Wed 9/176:00 amEDI - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Mon 9/2211:00 pmCPT - EDI

1 stop18h 25mKLM

Deal found 9/14

$938

Fri 10/176:00 amEDI - CPT

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/2512:30 amCPT - EDI

1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$846

Mon 10/201:20 pmEDI - CPT

1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/277:55 amCPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,087

Sun 10/267:15 pmEDI - CPT

1 stop24h 50mSWISS

Sun 11/29:00 amCPT - EDI

1 stop30h 30mSWISS

Deal found 9/16

$931

Sun 10/267:15 pmEDI - CPT

1 stop24h 50mSWISS

Fri 10/319:30 amCPT - EDI

2 stops58h 50mSWISS

Deal found 9/16

$961

Sun 10/267:15 pmEDI - CPT

1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/319:30 amCPT - EDI

1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$1,056

Mon 10/272:20 pmEDI - CPT

2 stops39h 20mSWISS

Sat 11/19:30 amCPT - EDI

2 stops34h 50mSWISS

Deal found 9/16

$1,065

One-way flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Wed 1/146:50 pmEDI - CPT

2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$426

Thu 1/157:45 amEDI - CPT

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$446

Wed 12/39:50 amEDI - CPT

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$552

Thu 1/1512:45 pmEDI - CPT

1 stop20h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 9/14

$571

Tue 1/138:40 amEDI - CPT

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$587

Sun 11/307:30 amEDI - CPT

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/14

$592

Sun 11/306:05 amEDI - CPT

2 stops29h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 9/14

$720

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Sun 11/9

5:45 am-9:55 pm

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Fri 11/21

8:00 am-9:20 am

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Sun 11/9

5:45 am-9:55 pm

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Mon 11/24

7:55 am-9:35 pm

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Sun 11/9

5:45 am-9:55 pm

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Sat 11/22

7:55 am-9:35 pm

1 stop15h 40m

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Tue 11/11

5:45 am-9:55 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/24

7:55 am-9:35 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$902

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/10

1:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/24

7:55 am-9:35 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$907

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EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/6

5:45 am-9:55 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

8:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop27h 20m

$920

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/4

2:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

12:35 pm-6:00 am

1 stop19h 25m

$942

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/26

7:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/31

9:30 am-6:20 pm

2 stops58h 50m

$961

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/3

7:30 am-5:25 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/24

6:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop15h 40m

$1,004

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/26

7:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/31

9:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$1,056

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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 83 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Departing from Edinburgh to Cape Town will take you 14h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6342 mi.
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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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