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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Africa from £562

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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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£562
KLM
  • KLM
  • 26/2-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m 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 17/12£780
Mon 23/1209:15EDI - JNB
1 stop34h 45mKLM
Sun 5/123:55JNB - EDI
1 stop36h 15mKLM
Deal found 17/12£1,033
Sun 29/1205:45EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 45mKLM
Wed 22/108:05CPT - EDI
1 stop17h 05mKLM
Deal found 18/12£1,033
Sun 29/1205:45EDI - CPT
3 stops29h 50mKenya Airways
Sat 25/114:15CPT - EDI
2 stops34h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12£1,208
Sun 29/1205:45EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/108:30CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,245
Tue 24/1214:05EDI - JNB
2 stops22h 15mRwandAir
Mon 6/103:10JNB - EDI
2 stops28h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 17/12£1,427
Sun 29/1216:30EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/117:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,443
Tue 24/1216:30EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/119:10JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,528
Thu 19/1206:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 35mKenya Airways
Sun 12/108:40JNB - EDI
2 stops28h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12£1,741
Sun 22/1212:40EDI - JNB
2 stops24h 55mLufthansa
Fri 3/119:35JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£2,004
Sun 22/1220:40EDI - JNB
1 stop35h 45mEmirates
Tue 7/122:20JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mEmirates
Deal found 17/12£2,261
Sat 21/1207:40EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 45mSWISS
Sat 4/120:25JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Deal found 17/12£2,678

Find flights from Edinburgh to South Africa within your budget

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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/2

05:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

23:55-16:10

1 stop18h 15m

£562

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

£563

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

£568

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/1

05:45-22:00

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

£620

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/1

06:00-07:40

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

12:10-10:40

2 stops24h 30m

£629

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

17:15-08:35

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

09:55-10:35

2 stops25h 40m

£648

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/3

05:45-21:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

23:15-08:25

1 stop34h 10m

£687

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/3

07:25-07:40

3 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

13:00-06:30

1 stop18h 30m

£689

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/3

16:30-12:00

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

17:15-10:15

1 stop19h 00m

£693

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/3

11:25-21:30

2 stops32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

15:20-10:35

2 stops21h 15m

£705

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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.
To help decide which airline to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about KLM, Air France and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

7.4
Good
1,505 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

7.4
Good
1,206 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Edinburgh, you will be flying from Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with RwandAir, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £665. KLM flights start at £981 while deals on Lufthansa start at £1,160 one-way.

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

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 10 airlines flying from Edinburgh to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£338Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£460Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£498Average£761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£512Average£781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£527Average£792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£596Average£744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£604Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£668Average£910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£743Average£929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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RwandAirCheapest£1,031Average£1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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