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Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from £331

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
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£497

One-way from

£331

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£639
Air France
  • Air France
  • 21/5-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 10m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£46 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 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 18 April 2025.

Wed 21/518:50JNB - EDI
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Wed 11/611:45EDI - JNB
1 stop19h 45mAir France
Deal found 17/4£497
Mon 10/1108:30CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1105:45EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£520
Wed 21/518:50JNB - EDI
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/609:10EDI - JNB
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£520
Tue 20/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Wed 11/606:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Deal found 17/4£531
Sat 17/511:10JNB - EDI
2 stops46h 35mSWISS
Sat 24/518:45EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 35mSWISS
Deal found 17/4£557
Tue 13/513:55JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 10/615:10EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4£581
Mon 8/919:25JNB - EDI
1 stop13h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 14/917:30EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£612
Fri 16/501:15JNB - EDI
2 stops21h 30mKenya Airways
Sat 24/513:20EDI - JNB
2 stops20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£646
Mon 10/1114:30CPT - EDI
3 stops34h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 18/1105:45EDI - CPT
3 stops29h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4£698
Mon 19/519:00JNB - EDI
2 stops17h 50mBrussels Airlines
Tue 10/612:40EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 17/4£717
Sun 10/813:25JNB - EDI
1 stop31h 50mEmirates
Wed 20/821:50EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 00mEmirates
Deal found 17/4£737
Thu 8/513:00CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 29/507:55EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4£756

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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 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

Wed 21/5

18:50-21:15

1 stop27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/6

09:10-21:20

1 stop35h 10m

£497

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

23:15-16:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

£531

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

11:10-08:45

2 stops46h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 24/5

18:45-09:20

1 stop13h 35m

£557

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

18:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/6

17:05-21:20

2 stops27h 15m

£567

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

13:55-06:25

1 stop17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/6

15:10-16:10

1 stop24h 00m

£581

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:25-08:20

1 stop13h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

17:30-09:25

1 stop14h 55m

£612

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

01:15-21:45

2 stops21h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 24/5

13:20-10:55

2 stops20h 35m

£646

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

23:30-08:25

2 stops33h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/5

06:00-13:45

3 stops30h 45m

£700

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

18:15-06:25

3 stops37h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/5

07:55-10:50

1 stop25h 55m

£707

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

19:00-11:50

2 stops17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/6

12:40-08:35

2 stops18h 55m

£717

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 £78). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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 18 April 2025.

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

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 18 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Air France from South Africa to Edinburgh. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,329 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,581 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Edinburgh from South Africa.

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

    £331 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and British Airways, with prices starting from £367 and £382, 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 £78). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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SWISSCheapest£306Average£398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£453Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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