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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Africa from £371

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£544

One-way from

£371

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£711
Air France
  • Air France
  • 11/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£46 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 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 16 April 2025.

Wed 21/506:00EDI - JNB
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/613:55JNB - EDI
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£552
Tue 27/509:10EDI - JNB
1 stop35h 10mKLM
Tue 24/623:15JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Deal found 14/4£564
Wed 7/508:30EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 30mSWISS
Sun 18/508:40CPT - EDI
1 stop35h 15mSWISS
Deal found 14/4£568
Thu 22/506:00EDI - JNB
2 stops38h 20mAir France
Thu 5/618:50JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mAir France
Deal found 15/4£574
Tue 27/516:50EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/617:50JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4£589
Wed 14/517:15EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 10mKLM
Wed 21/523:15CPT - EDI
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 15/4£593
Fri 28/1117:10EDI - CPT
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1208:30CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£634
Wed 5/1114:05EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 20/1112:45JNB - EDI
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4£637
Mon 12/506:00EDI - DUR
2 stops27h 20mKLM
Mon 26/510:55DUR - EDI
2 stops30h 30mKLM
Deal found 15/4£649
Tue 19/821:50EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 25mEmirates
Tue 30/922:20JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 55mEmirates
Deal found 14/4£666
Mon 12/507:50EDI - DUR
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/508:40DUR - EDI
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£682
Sat 31/516:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 16/616:35CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4£688

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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to South Africa that are best for you.

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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/5

06:00-16:10

2 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

13:55-13:25

2 stops24h 30m

£552

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/5

09:10-21:20

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

23:15-16:25

1 stop18h 10m

£564

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/5

08:30-10:00

1 stop24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

08:40-18:55

1 stop35h 15m

£568

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/5

06:00-21:20

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

18:50-16:35

1 stop22h 45m

£574

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/5

16:50-10:35

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

17:50-09:35

1 stop16h 45m

£589

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/5

17:15-21:25

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

£593

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/5

06:00-10:20

2 stops27h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 26/5

10:55-16:25

2 stops30h 30m

£649

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/5

06:00-11:50

2 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

16:35-17:15

2 stops25h 40m

£660

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/8

21:50-16:15

1 stop17h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

22:20-20:15

1 stop22h 55m

£666

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/5

07:50-20:25

3 stops35h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 26/5

08:40-13:40

2 stops30h 00m

£682

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Deals found on 14/4

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to South Africa

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 16 April 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 16 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Air France. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,551 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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 most popular routes from Edinburgh to South Africa?

    The most popular flight routes from Edinburgh to South Africa are Edinburgh Turnhouse - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl and Edinburgh Turnhouse - Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£448Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£478Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapest£487Average£713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£493Average£769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£496Average£733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£572Average£720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£580Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£597Average£835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£656Average£875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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RwandAirCheapest£989Average£1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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