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Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from £256

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£486

One-way from

£256

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£507
9/4-23/4
  • 9/4-23/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Edinburgh

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 21 February 2025.

Tue 25/210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Tue 4/312:35EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£422
Wed 9/409:50JNB - EDI
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/423:25EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£486
Mon 19/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Wed 11/617:15EDI - JNB
1 stop27h 05mKLM
Deal found 21/2£494
Mon 17/318:30CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/307:40EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£529
Sat 22/320:25JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Sat 29/307:40EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 45mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£536
Mon 17/313:20JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 21/314:05EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2£552
Tue 20/517:50JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/616:50EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£553
Mon 19/521:15JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 12/614:45EDI - JNB
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£583
Mon 17/318:10CPT - EDI
2 stops20h 30mKLM
Mon 24/305:45EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 45mKLM
Deal found 20/2£618
Sun 2/1112:35CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 27/1114:05EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£619
Sun 16/301:15JNB - EDI
2 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 24/305:45EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2£653
Thu 27/222:20JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mEmirates
Sun 2/320:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/2£679

Find flights from South Africa to Edinburgh within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

09:50-16:25

2 stops31h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/4

23:25-08:35

2 stops32h 10m

£486

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

23:15-12:35

1 stop14h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/6

17:15-21:20

1 stop27h 05m

£494

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

18:30-11:55

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/3

07:40-10:55

1 stop25h 15m

£529

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/3

20:25-19:05

1 stop24h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/3

07:40-10:25

1 stop24h 45m

£536

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

13:20-06:00

1 stop18h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/3

14:05-15:35

1 stop23h 30m

£552

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

17:50-09:35

1 stop16h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

16:50-10:35

1 stop16h 45m

£553

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

21:15-14:40

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/6

14:45-07:00

1 stop15h 15m

£583

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

19:35-11:55

1 stop18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/3

12:40-07:05

2 stops16h 25m

£586

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

18:10-12:40

2 stops20h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/3

05:45-08:30

2 stops24h 45m

£618

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

01:15-08:40

2 stops33h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/3

05:45-10:55

2 stops27h 10m

£653

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh

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

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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and SWISS from South Africa to Edinburgh. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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?

    £256 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 Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from £331 and £334, respectively.

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

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£321Average£418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£360Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£475Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£551Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£590Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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