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Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from R8 083

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Apr 27 — May 41
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 22 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 274

One-way from

R8 083

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 775
KLM
  • KLM
  • 5/6-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R28 214 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 150 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 22 April 2025.

Thu 5/618:50JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/617:15EDI - JNB
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R12 274
Wed 4/623:15JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Wed 11/617:15EDI - JNB
1 stop27h 05mKLM
Deal found 22/4R12 348
Fri 6/619:35JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Fri 13/68:40EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 40mSWISS
Deal found 22/4R12 367
Wed 21/518:50JNB - EDI
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Wed 11/611:45EDI - JNB
1 stop19h 45mAir France
Deal found 21/4R12 534
Mon 10/1123:45CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1111:25EDI - CPT
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4R12 888
Mon 10/1123:45CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 05mAir France
Tue 18/1111:25EDI - CPT
2 stops32h 30mAir France
Deal found 22/4R13 503
Thu 5/613:00CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 12/67:55EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/4R13 596
Fri 6/611:05CPT - EDI
2 stops31h 55mSWISS
Fri 13/68:40EDI - CPT
2 stops29h 35mSWISS
Deal found 22/4R14 117
Tue 20/519:00JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 30mLufthansa
Wed 11/617:55EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 22/4R14 248
Mon 8/919:25JNB - EDI
1 stop13h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 14/917:30EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/4R14 974
Wed 4/61:15JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 12/66:00EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/4R16 110
Mon 23/613:55JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 30/615:10EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/4R16 352

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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

18:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/6

17:15-21:20

1 stop27h 05m

R12 274

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

17:15-21:20

1 stop27h 05m

R12 348

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

19:35-18:00

1 stop23h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/6

8:40-9:20

1 stop23h 40m

R12 367

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

18:50-21:15

1 stop27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

11:45-8:30

1 stop19h 45m

R12 534

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

14:25-10:45

2 stops21h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/6

6:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

R13 372

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

13:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/6

7:55-10:50

1 stop25h 55m

R13 596

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/6

11:05-18:00

2 stops31h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/6

8:40-15:15

2 stops29h 35m

R14 117

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

19:00-16:30

2 stops22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

17:55-8:35

1 stop13h 40m

R14 248

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:25-8:20

1 stop13h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

17:30-9:25

1 stop14h 55m

R14 974

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

1:15-8:25

2 stops32h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/6

6:00-10:55

2 stops27h 55m

R16 110

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Edinburgh

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 June is currently the most expensive (average of R902). 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 22 April 2025.

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 22 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS 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
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
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Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 560 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 441 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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 R8 083. Users have also found prices from R8 493 and R9 070 on Turkish Airlines and Kenya 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of R902). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 719AverageR12 248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 670AverageR14 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 821AverageR15 844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 816AverageR17 007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 217AverageR15 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 413AverageR16 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 437AverageR17 231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 219AverageR18 665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 320AverageR17 739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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