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Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from £241

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£420

One-way from

£241
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 6/2-17/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
28/1
  • 28/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh

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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 6/210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Mon 17/212:40EDI - JNB
2 stops16h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£420
Sun 26/119:40JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/205:45EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£488
Sun 26/119:40JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 30mKLM
Sun 2/218:20EDI - JNB
1 stop25h 40mKLM
Deal found 16/1£506
Sun 9/219:35JNB - EDI
2 stops21h 25mBrussels Airlines
Sun 16/212:20EDI - JNB
2 stops43h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 16/1£554
Tue 4/219:50CPT - EDI
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/206:00EDI - CPT
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£574
Tue 4/312:35CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 12/314:05EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1£588
Wed 23/417:55JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/510:35EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1£608
Sat 8/209:30CPT - EDI
2 stops35h 35mSWISS
Fri 14/208:10EDI - CPT
2 stops45h 30mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£615
Thu 12/619:25JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 25/618:45EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/1£616
Wed 23/413:35JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 3/914:45EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1£636
Tue 4/309:30CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 30mLufthansa
Wed 12/312:40EDI - CPT
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£656
Tue 4/318:10CPT - EDI
2 stops20h 30mKLM
Wed 12/305:45EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 45mKLM
Deal found 16/1£669

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 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

10:10-12:00

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/2

12:40-07:05

2 stops16h 25m

£420

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

18:50-12:35

2 stops18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/4

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

£538

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

19:40-10:35

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/4

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

£550

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

19:35-15:00

2 stops21h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 16/2

12:20-09:30

2 stops43h 10m

£554

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

19:50-12:20

2 stops18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/2

06:00-17:25

3 stops33h 25m

£574

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

14:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

£588

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

17:55-09:35

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/5

10:35-10:35

1 stop23h 00m

£608

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/2

09:30-19:05

2 stops35h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/2

08:10-07:40

2 stops45h 30m

£615

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

19:25-09:20

1 stop14h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/6

18:45-09:25

1 stop13h 40m

£616

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

13:35-06:30

1 stop17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/9

14:45-09:50

1 stop18h 05m

£636

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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 £80). 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Lufthansa, KLM and Qatar Airways from South Africa to Edinburgh. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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?

    £259 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 Lufthansa, with prices starting from £349 and £430, 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 £80). 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£331Average£432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£543Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£567Average£788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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