HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Cape Town

$762+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Sep 10 — Sep 171
Thu 9/10
Thu 9/17
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 August 11, 2026.

This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/152:25 pm -
1 stop30h 45m
Sun 9/2012:10 am -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 8/7$762
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/249:15 pm -
1 stop23h 55m
Wed 9/3012:10 am -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 8/10$781
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:15 pm -
1 stop23h 55m
Sun 9/2712:10 am -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 8/10$787
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/103:20 pm -
1 stop29h 50m
Mon 10/1912:10 am -
1 stop34h 35m
Deal found 8/9$815
This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/199:10 am -
1 stop36h 00m
Fri 10/212:10 am -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 8/9$836
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/219:40 pm -
2 stops47h 30m
Sun 9/2712:10 am -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 8/7$840

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 August 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$762
(Connections by easyJet)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,201
Provider with most accurate pricing for Edinburgh Turnhouse-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Edinburgh Turnhouse-Cape Town Intl flights.
Search Deals
From Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Search Deals

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 August 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/15

2:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/20

12:10 am-8:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$780

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/17

9:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/27

12:10 am-8:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$787

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

3:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/19

12:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop34h 35m

$815

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/21

9:40 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops47h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/27

12:10 am-8:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$840
Quickest round-trip

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/27

5:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

11:15 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$1,033

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/11

5:40 am-6:25 am

2 stops22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/20

12:30 am-10:15 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,242

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/6

Sorted by cheapest first

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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 90 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of $957). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,498). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,091 and $1,307 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $762 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 15-Sep 20).

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.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of $957). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,498). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Paarl
Somerset West
Stellenbosch
Gordon's Bay
Wellington

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.