Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from R5 785

JNB — EDI
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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

Wed 2/1214:30 -
3 stops34h 35m
Sun 6/1213:25 -
3 stops28h 45m
Deal found 5/11R12 888
Sun 15/1118:50 -
1 stop22h 30m
Sat 28/1116:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 4/11R13 316
Sun 15/110:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Tue 1/1216:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 3/11R13 547
Mon 16/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 50m
Tue 1/1220:40 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 3/11R13 597
Fri 20/110:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sat 5/1216:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 5/11R13 646
Sun 15/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 50m
Tue 17/1114:05 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 5/11R13 712
Wed 11/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 50m
Tue 8/1214:05 -
1 stop35h 50m
Deal found 7/11R13 761
Wed 11/1113:25 -
1 stop31h 30m
Wed 9/1220:50 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 7/11R13 943
Sat 21/1113:45 -
1 stop18h 15m
Fri 4/1214:05 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 6/11R13 976
Thu 5/1120:00 -
1 stop24h 55m
Wed 18/1120:50 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 3/11R14 157
Wed 11/1123:59 -
1 stop25h 06m
Mon 7/125:40 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 7/11R14 157
Thu 12/1123:59 -
1 stop18h 06m
Tue 8/1211:30 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 7/11R14 256

Find flight deals from South Africa to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

R11 339

One-way from

R5 785

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 333
4/2-22/2
  • 4/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 50m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 600 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 474 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 785

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 801

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

20:20-6:00

1 stop35h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 950

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

17:00-7:55

2 stops40h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 565

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

12:05-11:10

2 stops25h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 680

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/1

18:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 779

DurbanEdinburgh

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DUREDI

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 22/12

21:40-12:20

3 stops40h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 960
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

20:20-12:35

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 422

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 471

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/1

6:00-11:45

3 stops31h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 669

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh

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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R13 976). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 448). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh?

Booking 10 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways 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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

  • 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 14h 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 R3 257. Users have also found prices from R3 528 and R6 245 on Emirates and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

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

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R13 976). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 448). 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Edinburgh

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR10 878AverageR15 258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR11 632AverageR16 962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 925AverageR15 320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 050AverageR13 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 352AverageR17 625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 651AverageR15 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 293AverageR15 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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