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$585+ 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 11/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Jul 22 — Jul 291
Wed 7/22
Wed 7/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 22, 2026.

This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 9/221:30 pm
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/1912:10 am
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$853
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 9/222:25 pm
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/1212:10 am
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$856
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Tue 9/85:50 pm
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop14h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 9/155:55 pm
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops23h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/21$897
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sat 10/101:00 pm
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/2212:10 am
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$933
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Sat 6/275:05 pm
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
KLM
Tue 7/711:15 pm
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop34h 15m
KLM
Deal found 6/22$999

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 June 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$853
(Connections by easyJet)

One-way from

$585
(SWISS)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,032
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From Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl
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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. 4% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 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 June 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/8

7:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/17

12:35 pm-6:00 am

1 stop19h 25m

$1,093

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/8

2:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/18

12:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,093

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/20

1:45 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/6

3:55 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,141

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/23

11:10 am-9:25 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/6

11:15 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$1,172

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/21

10:00 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/2

6:30 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,176

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/23

6:00 am-10:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

11:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$1,201
Quickest round-trip

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/11

5:40 am-10:40 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/21

7:55 am-10:15 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$1,215

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/8

5:40 am-5:50 am

2 stops22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/16

7:55 am-11:10 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$1,237

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/11

5:40 am-10:40 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/21

7:55 am-11:10 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$1,247
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 11/21

7:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop21h 55m

$585

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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 June.
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.

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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?

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 $937). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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?

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 19h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6342 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $937). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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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