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Cheap flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cape Town (CPT) from $920

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. 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.
EDI — CPT
May 14 — May 211
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The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 May 9, 2024.

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July

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September

Average price

$912

Round-trip from

$1,250
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From Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly 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?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 23 days in advance to save up to 48% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 23 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $866, or $1,047 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Edinburgh. Users have commonly found prices around $1,027 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $736. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town (EDI - CPT)?

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Edinburgh and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Qatar Airways flights we've found from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 9/102:45 pmEDI - CPT
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 9/171:00 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,047
Tue 9/108:00 amEDI - CPT
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 9/176:50 amCPT - EDI
2 stops24h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,074

Cheap British Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Edinburgh and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available British Airways flights departing from Edinburgh and landing in Cape Town. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Tue 10/226:55 pmEDI - CPT
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 10/276:45 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop16h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,209
Tue 10/225:20 pmEDI - CPT
2 stops20h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 10/276:45 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,249

Cheap Edinburgh to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Edinburgh to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 9, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 5/146:00 amEDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Sat 5/1811:15 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop25h 00mKLM
Deal found 5/8$1,168
Tue 5/145:05 pmEDI - CPT
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1811:15 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,228
Tue 5/145:05 pmEDI - CPT
2 stops27h 20mAir France
Sat 5/1811:15 pmCPT - EDI
2 stops22h 40mAir France
Deal found 5/8$1,427
Tue 5/1411:20 amEDI - CPT
3 stops25h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 5/182:05 pmCPT - EDI
2 stops51h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,545

Edinburgh to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Edinburgh and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 12/24:30 pmEDI - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/245:15 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/9$920
Sat 12/77:40 amEDI - CPT
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/246:30 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$924
Mon 12/24:30 pmEDI - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/225:15 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/9$932
Sun 12/112:40 pmEDI - CPT
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Tue 12/246:30 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop24h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/9$933
Sun 12/17:45 pmEDI - CPT
1 stop37h 20mSWISS
Wed 12/2511:55 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop21h 15mSWISS
Deal found 5/9$959
Fri 12/65:55 pmEDI - CPT
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2511:55 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$969
Wed 12/45:55 pmEDI - CPT
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Tue 12/246:30 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop24h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/9$1,021
Thu 12/55:00 pmEDI - CPT
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/2412:30 amCPT - EDI
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,026
Wed 12/45:55 pmEDI - CPT
2 stops18h 35mLufthansa
Tue 12/246:30 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop24h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/9$1,030

Edinburgh to Cape Town flights leaving soon

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Check out these flights departing soon from Edinburgh to Cape Town. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Tue 5/146:00 amEDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Sat 5/1811:15 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop25h 00mKLM
Deal found 5/8$1,168
Tue 5/145:05 pmEDI - CPT
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1811:15 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,228
Tue 5/145:05 pmEDI - CPT
2 stops27h 20mAir France
Sat 5/1811:15 pmCPT - EDI
2 stops22h 40mAir France
Deal found 5/8$1,427
Tue 5/1411:20 amEDI - CPT
3 stops25h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 5/182:05 pmCPT - EDI
2 stops51h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,545

Find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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$1,047 - $5,065

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Return

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Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/10

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/17

1 stop18h 30m

$1,047

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/10

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/17

2 stops24h 40m

$1,074

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/21

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/27

1 stop24h 45m

$1,196

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/22

1 stop15h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/27

1 stop16h 25m

$1,209

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/22

2 stops20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/27

1 stop14h 55m

$1,249

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/30

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/19

1 stop22h 55m

$5,065

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When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 22 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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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. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Edinburgh to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,807. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of $1,250). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,747). 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.

January

$1,250

February

$1,338

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,411

June

$1,658

July

$1,747

August

$1,445

September

$1,412

October

$1,384

November

$1,333

December

$1,419

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 9, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways and British Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,424 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,424 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,424 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,688 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,424 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,867 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,424 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,047, but on average you can expect to pay $1,806.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Edinburgh to Cape Town for under $1,200?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $1,200.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,047, Qatar Airways will fly you from Edinburgh to Cape Town and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,196 and $1,209, respectively.

  • What does EDI to CPT mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a EDI to CPT flight.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

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    The Edinburgh to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/9.

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