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$726+ 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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
May 26 — Jun 21
Tue 5/26
Tue 6/2
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 April 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/58:45 pm
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/1012:15 pm
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$957
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/159:25 pm
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/191:15 pm
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$999
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/58:45 pm
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1111:15 pm
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,031
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1010:40 am
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/174:35 pm
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,037
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:55 am
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/117:30 pm
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop20h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,056
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/52:05 pm
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/1212:35 pm
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,057
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:55 am
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/217:30 pm
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,061
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/810:05 am
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/121:10 am
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,074

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 April 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$999
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$726
(Qatar Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,078
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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 ($53 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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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 April 26, 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

Mon 6/15

7:55 am-8:55 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/19

1:15 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,036

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/28

10:00 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/1

6:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,200

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/10

10:45 am-12:40 pm

3 stops24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/17

12:20 pm-11:15 am

3 stops23h 55m

$1,331

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/23

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/6

3:20 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,441
Quickest round-trip

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/28

4:35 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/1

2:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,630
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/10

7:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$726

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/10

7:55 am-1:50 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$845

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/10

11:35 am-1:35 pm

3 stops49h 00m

$1,749

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Deals found on 4/26

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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 April.
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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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 8 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 $901). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,342). 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 44h 55m. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of $901). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,342). 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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