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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Africa from R6 480

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Apr 1 — Apr 81
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 015

One-way from

R6 480

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 315
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/4-12/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to South Africa
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R28 170 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 811 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Fri 25/46:40EDI - JNB
3 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/513:55JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R13 015
Sun 18/59:10EDI - JNB
1 stop35h 10mKLM
Tue 3/623:15JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Deal found 26/3R13 161
Thu 22/510:35EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/617:50JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3R13 380
Mon 19/511:45EDI - JNB
1 stop19h 45mAir France
Sun 1/618:50JNB - EDI
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Deal found 26/3R13 453
Mon 19/513:15EDI - CPT
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/513:00CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R15 407
Thu 24/420:25EDI - JNB
2 stops42h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 7/51:15JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/3R15 589
Mon 19/515:10EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 29/513:55JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/3R15 680
Tue 20/57:55EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 30/513:00CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/3R15 717
Sat 10/511:55EDI - DUR
3 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/512:05DUR - EDI
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R16 392
Tue 22/414:45EDI - JNB
2 stops22h 35mRwandAir
Fri 9/516:50JNB - EDI
2 stops21h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 26/3R17 250
Fri 28/1117:10EDI - CPT
2 stops35h 20mKLM
Mon 8/128:30CPT - EDI
2 stops26h 10mKLM
Deal found 26/3R17 305
Mon 21/47:55EDI - JNB
1 stop19h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 6/513:55JNB - EDI
2 stops21h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/3R17 561

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to South Africa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/4

6:40-7:00

3 stops23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

13:55-6:25

1 stop17h 30m

R13 015

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/5

9:10-21:20

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

23:15-12:35

1 stop14h 20m

R13 161

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/5

10:35-10:35

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

17:50-9:35

1 stop16h 45m

R13 380

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/5

11:45-8:30

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

18:50-21:15

1 stop27h 25m

R13 453

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/5

13:15-10:50

3 stops44h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/5

13:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

R15 407

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/4

20:25-15:50

2 stops42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

1:15-23:20

2 stops23h 05m

R15 589

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/5

15:10-10:00

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

13:55-6:25

1 stop17h 30m

R15 680

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

7:55-10:50

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/5

13:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

R15 717

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/5

11:55-10:20

3 stops21h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 17/5

12:05-13:40

2 stops26h 35m

R16 392

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/4

14:45-14:20

2 stops22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

16:50-13:40

2 stops21h 50m

R17 250

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 EDI to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 27 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Edinburgh to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 319 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 569 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 424 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to South Africa. 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 from for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?

    Located just 11,0 km from the city centre, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Edinburgh.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Edinburgh to South Africa are Qatar Airways (R9 310), KLM (R10 222), and Lufthansa (R34 190).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Edinburgh to South Africa, consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Durban King Shaka Intl, as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to South Africa. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 277AverageR16 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 850AverageR18 899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR14 106AverageR17 623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR14 439AverageR18 723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 893AverageR19 282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 340AverageR22 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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