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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Africa from £314

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
31 Mar — 7 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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£556

One-way from

£314

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£649
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to South Africa
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2/4
  • 2/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£50 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£23 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 26 March 2025.

Thu 8/516:50EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/517:55JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/3£556
Tue 27/513:20EDI - JNB
1 stop31h 00mKLM
Tue 24/623:15JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/3£557
Tue 27/513:20EDI - JNB
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/618:50JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£557
Tue 27/517:25EDI - JNB
2 stops26h 55mAir France
Tue 24/618:50JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mAir France
Deal found 25/3£574
Tue 20/517:15EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 10mKLM
Tue 10/618:25CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mKLM
Deal found 24/3£617
Wed 26/1105:45EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1208:30CPT - EDI
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£625
Fri 25/406:00EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 50mKenya Airways
Fri 9/501:15JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3£646
Wed 14/510:35EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/516:35CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3£648
Fri 25/415:10EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 10/513:55JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3£674
Fri 23/517:25EDI - CPT
2 stops27h 00mAir France
Fri 6/623:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Deal found 24/3£689
Fri 16/514:55EDI - DUR
3 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/512:05DUR - EDI
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£701
Thu 8/521:50EDI - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEmirates
Thu 15/519:10JNB - EDI
1 stop26h 05mEmirates
Deal found 24/3£709

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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 26 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to South Africa that are best for you.

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Price

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/5

16:50-10:35

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

17:55-09:35

1 stop16h 40m

£556

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/5

13:20-21:20

1 stop31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£557

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/5

13:20-21:20

1 stop31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

18:50-16:35

1 stop22h 45m

£557

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/5

17:25-21:20

2 stops26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

18:50-16:35

1 stop22h 45m

£574

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

17:15-21:25

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

18:25-16:25

2 stops23h 00m

£617

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/5

13:35-10:50

3 stops44h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

13:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

£638

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/4

06:00-15:50

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

01:15-08:25

2 stops32h 10m

£646

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/5

10:35-11:50

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

16:35-15:50

1 stop24h 15m

£648

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/4

15:10-16:10

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

13:55-13:40

1 stop24h 45m

£674

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/5

17:25-21:25

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/6

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

£689

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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 26 March 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 26 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and SWISS. 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
3,190 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,423 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £392. KLM flights start at £432 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £566 one-way.

  • 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 26 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£332Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£451Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£493Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£502Average£790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£504Average£749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£585Average£737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£592Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£609Average£852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£672Average£895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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RwandAirCheapest£1,010Average£1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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