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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Africa from R12 919

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Dec 24 — Dec 311
1 adult

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 19 December 2024.

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R12 919
KLM
  • KLM
  • 20/1-27/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to South Africa
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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 19 December 2024.

Mon 23/1220:55EDI - JNB
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/114:35JNB - EDI
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R17 919
Sun 29/125:45EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 45mKLM
Wed 22/18:05CPT - EDI
1 stop17h 05mKLM
Deal found 17/12R23 300
Mon 23/129:15EDI - JNB
1 stop34h 45mKLM
Sun 5/123:55JNB - EDI
1 stop36h 15mKLM
Deal found 17/12R23 735
Sun 29/129:15EDI - CPT
3 stops26h 20mKenya Airways
Wed 22/114:30CPT - EDI
3 stops34h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12R24 841
Sun 29/128:25EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Wed 22/123:55CPT - EDI
1 stop16h 00mSWISS
Deal found 17/12R25 040
Sat 28/1221:15EDI - CPT
3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/15:45CPT - EDI
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R26 852
Tue 24/1214:05EDI - JNB
2 stops22h 15mRwandAir
Mon 6/13:10JNB - EDI
2 stops28h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 17/12R32 776
Sun 29/1216:30EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/117:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12R33 157
Sat 21/127:15EDI - PLZ
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/112:40PLZ - EDI
2 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R34 045
Tue 24/1216:30EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/119:10JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12R35 096
Thu 19/126:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 35mKenya Airways
Sun 12/18:40JNB - EDI
2 stops28h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12R40 006
Sun 22/1212:40EDI - JNB
2 stops24h 55mLufthansa
Fri 3/119:35JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12R46 039

Find flights from Edinburgh to South Africa within your budget

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/2

5:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

23:55-16:10

1 stop18h 15m

R12 919

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/3

11:15-10:50

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

19:05-15:30

1 stop22h 25m

R12 937

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/1

11:30-22:00

2 stops32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

23:55-20:50

2 stops22h 55m

R13 045

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/1

5:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

R14 241

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/1

6:00-7:40

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

12:10-10:40

2 stops24h 30m

R14 459

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

17:15-8:35

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

9:55-10:35

2 stops25h 40m

R14 893

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/1

5:45-10:40

2 stops26h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/2

11:15-23:10

2 stops37h 55m

R14 893

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/3

16:50-14:05

2 stops19h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 30/3

11:55-6:30

2 stops19h 35m

R15 509

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/3

16:30-13:30

2 stops19h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 30/3

14:45-9:35

2 stops19h 50m

R15 636

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/3

5:45-21:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

23:15-8:25

1 stop34h 10m

R15 781

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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 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 19 December 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 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, RwandAir and Turkish Airlines 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
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
3 412 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
1 349 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
1 605 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
3 792 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 505 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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 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 RwandAir (R15 274), KLM (R21 996), and Air France (R25 004).

  • 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 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR13 024AverageR17 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 092AverageR16 993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR13 119AverageR19 995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR13 749AverageR20 315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 865AverageR18 654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 099AverageR22 701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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