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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Africa from R7 622

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to South Africa 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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/1

16:30-10:45

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/1

19:05-10:15

1 stop17h 10m

R14 793

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 31/3

13:25-10:55

2 stops20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

17:00-21:35

2 stops29h 35m

R14 847

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/5

10:35-11:50

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

16:35-9:35

1 stop18h 00m

R15 964

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/1

5:45-6:30

2 stops22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/2

8:30-10:10

2 stops27h 40m

R15 982

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/3

6:00-6:30

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

23:15-8:25

1 stop34h 10m

R16 054

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/1

12:05-13:10

3 stops23h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

12:45-17:30

2 stops30h 45m

R16 108

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/3

14:05-10:40

2 stops42h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 30/3

11:55-13:10

2 stops26h 15m

R16 198

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/1

5:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/1

23:55-16:05

1 stop18h 10m

R16 270

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/3

9:35-9:45

2 stops22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

12:45-6:00

1 stop19h 15m

R16 721

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/5

8:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

6:05-6:30

2 stops25h 25m

R17 531

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Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 20 November 2024.

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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 20 November 2024.

Wed 20/1117:05EDI - JNB
2 stops38h 20mKLM
Wed 27/1119:40JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 30mKLM
Deal found 19/11R14 973
Wed 20/1117:05EDI - JNB
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1119:40JNB - EDI
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R15 171
Sat 23/117:30EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 11/128:50JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R15 856
Sat 23/116:30EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/1111:45CPT - EDI
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R16 000
Tue 19/1117:05EDI - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKLM
Thu 28/1123:20CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Deal found 19/11R16 270
Mon 2/125:45EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 8/121:15JNB - EDI
2 stops37h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/11R16 324
Sat 23/1111:25EDI - CPT
3 stops48h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 27/1114:30CPT - EDI
3 stops44h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/11R16 667
Wed 20/115:45EDI - DUR
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/118:40DUR - EDI
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R17 351
Wed 20/1111:25EDI - CPT
2 stops32h 05mAir France
Thu 28/1123:20CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 30mAir France
Deal found 19/11R18 162
Tue 19/1116:30EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 27/1117:15CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R18 739
Wed 20/1120:40EDI - DUR
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Wed 27/1119:10DUR - EDI
1 stop25h 55mEmirates
Deal found 19/11R22 054
Tue 31/1215:10EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 16/122:00CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11R24 432

Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

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

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 R116). 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 20 November 2024.

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 20 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways and KLM 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
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 635 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 834 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

RwandAir
7,5
Good
35 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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 most popular routes from Edinburgh to South Africa?

    When deciding which route to take from Edinburgh to South Africa, consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 R116). 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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR12 211AverageR15 990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 019AverageR16 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR13 046AverageR17 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 254AverageR19 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR13 670AverageR20 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 004AverageR23 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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