$409+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cape Town (CPT)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cape TownExplore 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 January 29, 2026.
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 January 29, 2026.
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find 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 January 29, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $934 (Air France) |
One-way from | $409 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $1,020 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 5/13
10:40 am-11:50 am
1 stop24h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/17
4:35 pm-3:55 pm
1 stop24h 20m
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 3/6
11:00 am-11:50 am
1 stop22h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 3/20
2:00 pm-3:20 pm
2 stops27h 20m
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 3/22
8:30 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop23h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 3/27
7:55 am-10:40 am
1 stop28h 45m
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 3/4
9:25 am-9:55 pm
1 stop34h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 3/21
7:55 am-9:35 pm
1 stop15h 40m
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 3/11
5:00 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 3/21
7:55 am-9:35 pm
1 stop15h 40m
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 3/4
7:30 am-5:30 pm
1 stop32h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 3/26
8:45 pm-10:05 am
1 stop15h 20m
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 4/10
10:40 am-11:50 am
1 stop24h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/16
4:35 pm-9:40 am
1 stop18h 05m
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 4/8
9:15 am-9:25 pm
1 stop35h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 4/18
11:15 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop24h 55m
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 4/10
9:15 am-9:25 pm
1 stop35h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 4/18
11:15 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop24h 55m
EdinburghCape Town
EDI - CPT
EDICPT
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 4/9
9:15 am-9:25 pm
1 stop35h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 4/18
11:15 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop24h 55m
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Edinburgh-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Edinburgh-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Edinburgh-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Edinburgh-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Edinburgh-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of $683). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $942). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,141.
What’s the fastest layover option from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 5h 00m.