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Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from R4 944

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Dec 10 — Dec 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 November 2025.

Fri 21/1123:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Sun 30/115:45EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Deal found 9/11R12 394
Fri 14/1119:35JNB - EDI
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 21/1117:30EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/11R12 601
Tue 2/1212:30CPT - EDI
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1212:05EDI - CPT
3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R13 102
Thu 4/1210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Sun 18/113:00EDI - JNB
2 stops25h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 8/11R13 172
Mon 10/1118:30CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Tue 18/1120:55EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 50mEmirates
Deal found 8/11R13 396
Wed 24/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Wed 31/125:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 9/11R13 414
Wed 3/1219:35JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 13/17:50EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/11R13 448
Thu 4/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/111:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11R13 535
Wed 3/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Wed 14/117:00EDI - JNB
1 stop27h 05mKLM
Deal found 8/11R13 569
Thu 4/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Wed 14/117:00EDI - JNB
2 stops41h 10mKLM
Deal found 8/11R13 586
Thu 4/1210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Wed 14/112:45EDI - JNB
3 stops25h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 8/11R13 638
Wed 3/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Tue 13/111:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 10mKLM
Deal found 8/11R13 656

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 10 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 063

One-way from

R4 944

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 206
11/2-4/3
  • 11/2-4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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4/2
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 40m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R21 912 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 686 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/1

11:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

R12 394

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/11

5:45-22:05

1 stop14h 20m

R12 394

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

23:59-9:20

1 stop35h 21m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/1

11:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

R12 394

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/2

13:30-22:05

1 stop30h 35m

R12 394

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

10:10-12:00

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/1

13:00-16:15

2 stops25h 15m

R13 172

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

11:40-12:20

2 stops26h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

12:45-9:30

1 stop18h 45m

R13 206

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

5:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

R13 344

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

13:40-19:05

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

20:55-16:45

1 stop17h 50m

R13 362

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/1

17:00-22:05

1 stop27h 05m

R13 569

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

10:10-12:00

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/1

12:45-15:35

2 stops24h 50m

R13 638

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Edinburgh

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R7 329). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 221). 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 10 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Edinburgh in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 10 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Edinburgh. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 661 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 038 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 564 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 509 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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?

    For a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 11,0 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Edinburgh?

    Departing from South Africa to Edinburgh will take you 18h 06m. There are 9598 km between South Africa and Edinburgh. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The most popular route from South Africa to Edinburgh is Cape Town Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Port Elizabeth - Edinburgh Turnhouse.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R7 329). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 221). 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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Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Edinburgh. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 646AverageR11 466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 944AverageR12 515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 189AverageR15 055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 195AverageR15 010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 447AverageR16 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 397AverageR17 036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 413AverageR14 251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 055AverageR17 139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 088AverageR16 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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