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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Africa from R7 890

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 291

One-way from

R7 890

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 043
KLM
  • KLM
  • 8/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to South Africa
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18/6
  • 18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R28 794 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R13 016 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 21 February 2025.

Thu 8/513:20EDI - JNB
1 stop31h 00mKLM
Wed 28/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/2R13 291
Fri 21/317:05EDI - JNB
3 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/38:20JNB - EDI
3 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R14 232
Wed 26/211:15EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/319:05JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 379
Sat 3/56:00EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/523:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 508
Mon 3/35:45EDI - CPT
1 stop13h 45mKLM
Mon 17/32:30CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 40mKLM
Deal found 20/2R14 527
Fri 14/1113:25EDI - JNB
2 stops19h 30mKenya Airways
Sat 29/1117:00JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R14 969
Wed 4/66:00EDI - JNB
2 stops38h 20mAir France
Mon 9/623:15JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Deal found 20/2R15 338
Mon 3/313:25EDI - CPT
2 stops30h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 18/323:00CPT - EDI
2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R16 020
Sat 1/320:40EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Sat 8/322:20JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R16 536
Fri 21/314:05EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 28/313:20JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2R16 905
Sat 3/56:00EDI - CPT
2 stops38h 25mAir France
Tue 13/523:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Deal found 20/2R17 458
Wed 20/816:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/916:35CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R18 324

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 21 February 2025.

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/5

13:20-21:20

1 stop31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

R13 291

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/3

17:05-20:00

3 stops24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/3

8:20-10:35

3 stops28h 15m

R14 232

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/5

6:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

R14 508

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/3

5:45-21:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

2:30-23:10

2 stops22h 40m

R14 527

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/3

13:25-16:00

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/3

17:00-23:10

2 stops32h 10m

R15 043

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/6

6:00-21:20

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

R15 338

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/3

7:30-9:25

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

8:50-6:00

1 stop23h 10m

R15 356

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/3

13:25-21:40

2 stops30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

23:00-23:10

2 stops26h 10m

R16 020

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/5

10:35-10:35

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

17:55-15:50

1 stop22h 55m

R16 259

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/4

21:50-10:15

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

22:20-20:15

1 stop22h 55m

R16 868

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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 21 February 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 21 February 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
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
1 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
1 449 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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 Lufthansa (R12 314), Turkish Airlines (R12 757), and Emirates (R14 176).

  • 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 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 994AverageR17 224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR13 348AverageR20 417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR13 986AverageR19 603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR14 245AverageR17 797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 013AverageR20 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 508AverageR22 569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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