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Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from R5 772

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Dec 8 — Dec 151
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 3 December 2024.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2024.

Tue 31/121:15JNB - EDI
2 stops20h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 8/16:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/12R20 328
Mon 16/1214:30PLZ - EDI
3 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/127:15EDI - PLZ
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R32 652
Tue 31/121:15JNB - EDI
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/114:05EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R35 229

Find flights from South Africa to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Edinburgh 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 678 193 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2024.

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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/1

8:30-10:10

2 stops27h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/2

18:20-6:30

2 stops34h 10m

R12 596

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

12:45-6:00

1 stop19h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 15/2

7:30-3:55

1 stop18h 25m

R12 705

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/1

17:15-15:30

1 stop24h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/1

16:30-12:00

1 stop17h 30m

R13 014

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/1

15:50-19:05

2 stops29h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/2

6:00-13:50

2 stops29h 50m

R13 032

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

16:40-11:55

2 stops21h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 15/2

7:40-21:35

1 stop35h 55m

R13 104

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/2

19:05-10:15

1 stop17h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/3

16:30-10:50

1 stop16h 20m

R13 885

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/1

18:15-13:55

3 stops69h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/1

7:40-16:40

2 stops55h 00m

R14 829

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

15:20-17:20

2 stops27h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/6

17:10-9:25

2 stops39h 15m

R15 337

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/1

13:40-19:05

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/2

20:40-16:45

1 stop18h 05m

R15 700

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

1:15-10:40

2 stops35h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 15/2

9:15-10:55

2 stops23h 40m

R16 244

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R846). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 December 2024.

When flying from South Africa to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 3 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines from South Africa to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 465 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 465 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 465 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 343 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 465 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 628 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 465 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 816 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 465 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
3 924 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 465 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from South Africa?

    For a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 11,0 km from the centre of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Edinburgh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 772. Users have also found prices from R7 823 and R40 838 on Kenya Airways and British Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Edinburgh?

    The most popular route from South Africa to Edinburgh is Johannesburg OR Tambo - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Port Elizabeth - Edinburgh Turnhouse.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Edinburgh 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 South Africa to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R846). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Edinburgh

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 678 193 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR8 294AverageR12 275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 653AverageR15 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 485AverageR13 722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 083AverageR16 736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 816AverageR15 109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 065AverageR14 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 566AverageR18 566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 008AverageR16 702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 659AverageR17 485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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