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R6 852 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh departing on 25/8. 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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Cheapest return fare
R13 090
Typical prices: R13 430-R15 005
SWISS
Wed 28/10Thu 5/11
CPT - EDI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 852
Typical prices: R7 175-R7 224
Emirates
Tue 25/8
CPT - EDI • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Edinburgh. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg R14 705 (return)
Amsterdam (AMS)
Shortest trip • 14h 05m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 2% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 11% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh (CPT-EDI)

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

Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 5
SWISS Logo
9:20 - 18:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
35h 35m1 stop Zurich
SWISS Logo
10:15 - 7:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 20m1 stop Zurich
R13 090SWISS
Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 20:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
22:00 - 18:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
R13 834Emirates
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 13:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 - 17:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 55m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
R13 995Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 20:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
26h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
22:00 - 18:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
R14 076Emirates
Sun, Dec 20 - Fri, Jan 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 9:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 20m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 20m1 stop Istanbul
R14 108Turkish Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Fri, Jan 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 15:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 00m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 20m1 stop Istanbul
R14 108Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 13:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
19h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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15:10 - 10:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R14 512Qatar Airways
Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Jan 19
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 10:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
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14:05 - 12:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
R15 175British Airways
Fri, Dec 18 - Wed, Jan 20
KLM Logo
0:30 - 16:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
17:00 - 22:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R15 288KLM
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 28
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 11:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
18:05 - 14:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 530British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Edinburgh flights

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

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Edinburgh from Cape Town usually cost between R14 028 and R18 245 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R13 026 on Turkish Airlines (Oct 28–Nov 5).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh, 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 Cape Town to Edinburgh is February, where tickets cost R13 397 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R17 082 and R16 225 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh, 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 Cape Town to Edinburgh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low season

October

Cheapest flight

R6 852
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Edinburgh 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 Cape Town to Edinburgh

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh was R6 852 for a one-way ticket and R13 090 for a return.

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

    Cape Town airport is called Cape Town Intl and the only airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Turnhouse.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh, Qatar Airways or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh are Qatar Airways and British Airways. With an average price for the route of R14 124 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R15 793 and an overall rating of 6,7.

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

    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 Cape Town to Edinburgh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    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 Edinburgh with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

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

    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 Edinburgh from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cape Town (CPT)
Edinburgh (EDI)