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$465+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town
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 December 18, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:00 pmEDI - CPT
1 stop26h 55mKLM
Wed 1/216:25 pmCPT - EDI
2 stops23h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/17$1,130
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:55 pmEDI - CPT
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 3/48:35 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,189
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:20 amEDI - CPT
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/203:20 pmCPT - EDI
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,201
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:20 amEDI - CPT
2 stops18h 30mKLM
Thu 1/226:25 pmCPT - EDI
2 stops23h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/17$1,202
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:10 pmEDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 1/236:55 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop19h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,238
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:20 amEDI - CPT
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/203:20 pmCPT - EDI
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,331
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:20 amEDI - CPT
2 stops18h 30mKLM
Thu 1/226:25 pmCPT - EDI
2 stops23h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/17$1,332
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:00 pmEDI - CPT
1 stop35h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 1/246:55 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop19h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,369
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:40 amEDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mSWISS
Sat 12/279:30 amCPT - EDI
2 stops35h 25mSWISS
Deal found 12/16$1,521
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:15 pmEDI - CPT
1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 1/246:55 pmCPT - EDI
1 stop19h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,569

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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$846
(KLM)

One-way from

$465
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,340
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One-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are best for you.

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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/2

6:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/19

6:25 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$846

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/6

5:05 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/25

11:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$902

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/7

11:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

6:25 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$902

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/4

1:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

7:40 am-11:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$911

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/4

5:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/21

11:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$943

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/4

8:40 pm-6:10 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/21

7:55 am-9:35 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$947

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/30

6:45 am-2:35 pm

3 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/6

5:15 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$949

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/15

10:45 pm-7:30 am

2 stops54h 45m

$465

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/30

5:00 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops43h 00m

$698

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/15

11:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop22h 50m

$709

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Compare providers for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Edinburgh-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Edinburgh-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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?

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 December 12, 2025.

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Departing from Edinburgh to Cape Town will take you 25h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6342 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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.

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