Cape Town

$564+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cape Town (CPT)

EDI — CPT
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Tue 12/17:50 pm -
1 stop35h 40m
Tue 12/811:10 pm -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 11/3$779
Wed 12/29:45 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Sun 12/611:20 am -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 11/7$790
Thu 11/268:25 am -
1 stop33h 55m
Thu 12/1011:30 am -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 11/5$813
Thu 11/128:25 am -
1 stop33h 55m
Thu 11/1911:30 am -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 11/7$934
Wed 12/210:40 am -
1 stop23h 25m
Tue 12/85:15 pm -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 11/8$984
Wed 12/25:40 am -
1 stop15h 00m
Tue 12/86:25 pm -
2 stops30h 40m
Deal found 11/6$1,010
Thu 11/59:30 am -
1 stop18h 15m
Wed 11/1112:30 am -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 11/4$1,022
Fri 12/117:35 pm -
1 stop14h 35m
Mon 12/218:35 pm -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 11/7$1,030
Fri 12/410:40 am -
1 stop23h 25m
Mon 12/712:55 am -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 11/6$1,041

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$779
(Norse)

One-way from

$564
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,070
Provider with most accurate pricing for Edinburgh Turnhouse-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Edinburgh Turnhouse-Cape Town Intl flights.
From Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

6:05 am-1:00 pm

3 stops52h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$571

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/19

3:30 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops52h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$790

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

7:10 pm-7:35 am

1 stop34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$844

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/20

8:15 am-10:20 pm

3 stops36h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$909

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/18

8:40 pm-3:30 pm

3 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$911

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/17

7:15 am-1:00 pm

3 stops27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$948

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/2

10:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/8

5:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop18h 25m

$984

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/15

12:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/25

8:20 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,019

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/4

6:15 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/19

8:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop17h 10m

$1,022

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 1/16

2:05 pm-10:20 am

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/24

6:55 pm-8:05 am

1 stop15h 10m

$1,022

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Compare providers for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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

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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 $1,046). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,439). 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 $1,028 and $1,147 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $779 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 1-Dec 8).

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Edinburgh to Cape Town will take you 15h 55m. 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 $1,046). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,439). 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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