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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 10/10. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£552
Typical prices: £724-£882
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/9Wed 16/9
EDI - CPT • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£349
Typical prices: £523-£634
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/10
EDI - CPT • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Zurich (ZRH)
Cheapest • Avg £595 (return)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 15h 03m (one-way)
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town (EDI-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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10:05 - 10:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
47h 10m3 stops London Stansted Stockholm Arlanda Doha Hamad Intl
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00:10 - 07:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
32h 00m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin
£552Multiple Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
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06:15 - 17:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 15m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
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00:10 - 07:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
32h 00m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin
£552Multiple Airlines
Thu, 21 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb
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12:40 - 10:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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09:30 - 11:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 25m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main
£682Lufthansa
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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06:10 - 09:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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17:55 - 23:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
30h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£683Lufthansa
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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14:05 - 17:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 12:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
26h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£726Qatar Airways
Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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14:05 - 17:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 12:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
26h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£726Qatar Airways
Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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13:10 - 21:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:15 - 08:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
34h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£748KLM
Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
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13:10 - 21:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:15 - 08:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
34h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£750KLM
Thu, 19 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
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11:30 - 06:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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08:30 - 22:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£767Air France
Fri, 20 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
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05:50 - 06:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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08:30 - 22:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£767Air France
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Edinburgh to Cape Town flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Edinburgh usually cost between £808 and £968 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £552 on Multiple Airlines (9 Sept–16 Sept).

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 £708 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,109 and £951 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

£372
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
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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 return price
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FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town was £372 for a one-way ticket and £552 for a return.

  • 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?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, KLM or Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town are KLM and Air France. With an average price for the route of £844 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £822 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • 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.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Edinburgh (EDI)
Cape Town (CPT)