£328 Cheap Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cape Town (CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £328 for one-way flights and £530 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Lufthansa
Wed, 15 Jan - Wed, 29 Jan
EDI
Edinburgh
CPT
Cape Town
£530 Return, found 5 days ago
£530
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 15 Jan from Edinburgh to Cape Town, returning Wed, 29 Jan, priced at £530 found 5 days ago
Lufthansa
Tue, 21 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
EDI
Edinburgh
CPT
Cape Town
£531 Return, found 6 days ago
£531
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 21 Jan from Edinburgh to Cape Town, returning Thu, 30 Jan, priced at £531 found 6 days ago
Lufthansa
Thu, 23 May - Mon, 8 Jul
EDI
Edinburgh
CPT
Cape Town
£541 Return, found 5 days ago
£541
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 23 May from Edinburgh to Cape Town, returning Mon, 8 Jul, priced at £541 found 5 days ago
Lufthansa
Tue, 21 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
EDI
Edinburgh
CPT
Cape Town
£546 Return, found 6 days ago
£546
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 21 Jan from Edinburgh to Cape Town, returning Thu, 30 Jan, priced at £546 found 6 days ago
Lufthansa
Thu, 23 May - Mon, 8 Jul
EDI
Edinburgh
CPT
Cape Town
£554 Return, found 5 days ago
£554
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 23 May from Edinburgh to Cape Town, returning Mon, 8 Jul, priced at £554 found 5 days ago
Lufthansa
Thu, 23 May - Mon, 8 Jul
EDI
Edinburgh
CPT
Cape Town
£571 Return, found 5 days ago
£571
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 23 May from Edinburgh to Cape Town, returning Mon, 8 Jul, priced at £571 found 5 days ago
Lufthansa
Sat, 8 Jun - Mon, 8 Jul
EDI
Edinburgh
CPT
Cape Town
£573 Return, found 5 days ago
£573
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sat, 8 Jun from Edinburgh to Cape Town, returning Mon, 8 Jul, priced at £573 found 5 days ago
Lufthansa
Thu, 23 May - Mon, 8 Jul
EDI
Edinburgh
CPT
Cape Town
£584 Return, found 5 days ago
£584
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 23 May from Edinburgh to Cape Town, returning Mon, 8 Jul, priced at £584 found 5 days ago
Lufthansa
Sat, 8 Jun - Mon, 8 Jul
EDI
Edinburgh
CPT
Cape Town
£587 Return, found 5 days ago
£587
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sat, 8 Jun from Edinburgh to Cape Town, returning Mon, 8 Jul, priced at £587 found 5 days ago
Lufthansa
Wed, 15 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
EDI
Edinburgh
CPT
Cape Town
£604 Return, found 3 hours ago
£604
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 15 Jan from Edinburgh to Cape Town, returning Sun, 26 Jan, priced at £604 found 3 hours ago
Flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town route information
Origin airport
Edinburgh
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, British Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines
Return price
£530
Distance
10153 km

Compare flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town easily and book in confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Cape Town Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cape Town Intl. (CPT) 

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl. start at just £530 and range up to £604.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Edinburgh and Cape Town
  • booking your flight during January, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Edinburgh to Cape Town flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to CPT?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Airport to CPT is £530. But you better act quick. This price is based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
The majority of flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether or not you incur a fee depends on your airline. If you do need to cancel your escape, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for EDI to Cape Town Intl. Airport flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Edinburgh Airport to CPT?
With a flight distance of 10,200 kilometres between Edinburgh and Cape Town, this is a long trip. Remember to keep well hydrated and get up to stretch your legs every now and then.
Which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh Airport to CPT?
If you want to travel straight from Edinburgh Airport to CPT, you’ll have to book a flight with at least one stop. Unfortunately, there aren’t any airlines that fly directly between these airports.
Are EDI to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices always go up and down, so not always. While last-minute deals between Edinburgh Airport and CPT are of course possible, it’s also a good idea to keep a close eye on prices well before you fly. In fact, some airlines advertise their prices up to 12 months before the departure date. Expedia is constantly updating the biggest bargains around, so check back often and be ready to pounce when fare prices drop.
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Glasgow

Glasgow Intl. to Cape Town
£465.93

Dundee

Dundee to Cape Town
£771.77
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