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Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from R5 644

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Feb 19 — Feb 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 20 January 2026.

Mon 9/319:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 15m
Lufthansa
Thu 12/312:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/1R10 894
Sun 25/123:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop25h 11m
KLM
Sun 1/211:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop33h 05m
KLM
Deal found 19/1R11 862
Wed 4/319:05
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/311:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/1R12 141
Mon 23/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop25h 11m
KLM
Sun 12/45:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
KLM
Deal found 18/1R12 206
Wed 1/414:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/47:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/1R12 321
Sun 8/213:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 18/415:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/1R12 436
Sun 22/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop25h 11m
KLM
Sun 12/45:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
KLM
Deal found 18/1R12 502
Mon 2/213:40
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop31h 25m
Emirates
Mon 9/220:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop17h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 20/1R12 584
Wed 1/412:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 18/47:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/1R12 584
Wed 4/322:00
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/37:25
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R12 682
Wed 8/414:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/47:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/1R12 715
Thu 5/312:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/314:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/1R12 961

Find 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 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 894

One-way from

R5 644

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 436
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 9/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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16/5
  • 16/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 05m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R16 717 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 215 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 20 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-12:00

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

12:45-9:30

1 stop18h 45m

R10 894

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

5:45-21:20

1 stop14h 35m

R12 206

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

5:45-21:20

1 stop14h 35m

R12 502

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:05-15:20

1 stop22h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

11:00-18:40

2 stops29h 40m

R12 928

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/2

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

R13 338

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

0:30-15:25

3 stops40h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

7:25-10:50

2 stops25h 25m

R13 453

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

15:20-12:20

2 stops23h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

12:45-13:25

2 stops22h 40m

R13 453

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:05-10:00

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

16:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

R13 551

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

22:00-12:10

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

14:45-7:00

1 stop15h 15m

R13 699

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

19:35-10:05

1 stop16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

17:10-9:25

1 stop15h 15m

R13 699

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh

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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 104). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in October is currently the most expensive (average of R11 681). 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.

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 20 January 2026.
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
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 722 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 196 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 732 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 691 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 15m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Edinburgh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 947. Users have also found prices from R6 670 and R6 760 on Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways, respectively.

  • 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 104). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in October is currently the most expensive (average of R11 681). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Edinburgh

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 20 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 282AverageR10 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 244AverageR12 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 677AverageR14 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 802AverageR14 123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 865AverageR15 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 767AverageR16 110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 782AverageR13 165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 220AverageR15 736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 387AverageR15 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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