Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Cheapest flight

£793

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

£861

Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

22h30

A flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town takes on average 22h30.

Best time

May

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cape Town is May.

Tips for finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Cape Town (South Africa) from Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is October, with an average ticket price of £861 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October and December.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight tickets at least 296 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Norwegian. A ticket from the company Norwegian to Cape Town costs on average £802.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .

Price of flight tickets from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from £793 to £945
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about £861
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
airport :
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
local time :

Edinburgh is a city in the country United Kingdom, the time zone is GMT +0. In Edinburgh, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 6°C, with a minimum of 5°C and a maximum of 9°C.

The city of Edinburgh has 1 airport(s): Edinburgh

destination info :
Cape Town, South Africa
airport :
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
local time :

Cape Town is in the country South Africa, the time zone is GMT +2. In Cape Town, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 20°C, with a minimum of 18°C and a maximum of 23°C.

The city of Cape Town has 1 airport(s): Cape Town

Useful info about Cape Town

What is the least touristic period to go to Cape Town?

If you want to visit Cape Town during the least touristic period, choose the month of May.

What is the most popular time to travel to Cape Town?

In Cape Town, the most touristic month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight Edinburgh - Cape Town?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 296 days before your departure. If you book your flight 43 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 12% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight Edinburgh - Cape Town is Wednesday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Edinburgh and Cape Town?

When you leave, you can leave from Edinburgh, and you will arrive at Cape Town.

How to reach Edinburgh airport from the city centre?

This information is not available at this time.

Are there other means of transport to go from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Flights are the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Edinburgh and Cape Town?

In summer, the average temperature is 13°C in Cape Town and 14°C in Edinburgh. The average rainfall in summer is 102 mm in Cape Town and 82 mm in Edinburgh.In summer, it is warmer in Edinburgh and it rains less in Edinburgh. In winter, it is colder in Cape Town and it rains more in Edinburgh.

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