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Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from R7 072

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
May 3 — May 101
1 adult

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 28 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 203

One-way from

R7 072

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 953
KLM
  • KLM
  • 24/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R28 310 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 204 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 April 2025.

Sat 24/518:50JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/513:20EDI - JNB
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R12 203
Tue 10/618:50JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 55mAir France
Tue 17/617:25EDI - JNB
2 stops26h 55mAir France
Deal found 27/4R12 688
Wed 11/623:15JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Wed 18/613:20EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 10mKLM
Deal found 27/4R12 874
Mon 3/1112:45JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 10/117:30EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R13 975
Tue 10/619:00JNB - EDI
2 stops17h 50mBrussels Airlines
Tue 17/612:40EDI - JNB
2 stops42h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 27/4R14 087
Tue 20/519:00JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 30mLufthansa
Wed 11/617:55EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 27/4R14 162
Mon 8/919:25JNB - EDI
1 stop13h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 14/914:40EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4R15 020
Fri 25/723:15CPT - EDI
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Wed 27/817:15EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 10mKLM
Deal found 27/4R15 319
Fri 25/723:15CPT - EDI
1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/811:45EDI - CPT
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R15 487
Mon 9/61:15JNB - EDI
2 stops19h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 17/66:00EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/4R15 692
Mon 26/518:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 7/616:10EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/4R16 475
Tue 10/613:25JNB - EDI
1 stop31h 50mEmirates
Tue 17/621:50EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 25mEmirates
Deal found 26/4R16 513

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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 28 April 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

Sat 24/5

18:50-10:30

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/5

13:20-21:20

1 stop31h 00m

R12 203

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

18:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/6

17:25-21:20

2 stops26h 55m

R12 688

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/6

13:20-8:30

2 stops18h 10m

R12 874

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

19:00-11:50

2 stops17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/6

12:40-8:35

2 stops42h 55m

R14 087

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

19:00-16:30

2 stops22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

17:55-8:35

1 stop13h 40m

R14 162

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:25-8:20

1 stop13h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

14:40-9:25

1 stop17h 45m

R15 020

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

23:15-8:25

1 stop34h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/8

17:15-21:25

1 stop27h 10m

R15 319

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

23:15-8:25

1 stop34h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/8

11:45-12:40

2 stops23h 55m

R15 487

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

1:15-19:40

2 stops19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/6

6:00-10:55

2 stops27h 55m

R15 692

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

13:55-6:25

1 stop17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/8

15:10-16:10

1 stop24h 00m

R16 475

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of R896). 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 28 April 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 28 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from South Africa to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. 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
3 213 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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
3 213 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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
1 587 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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
3 561 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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
7,4
Good
1 444 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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 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.

  • 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 R7 072. Users have also found prices from R8 191 and R8 359 on Kenya Airways and RwandAir, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from South Africa to Edinburgh is Johannesburg OR Tambo - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of R896). 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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SWISSCheapestR7 733AverageR12 254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 683AverageR14 971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 839AverageR15 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 843AverageR17 026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 228AverageR15 691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 437AverageR16 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 467AverageR17 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 245AverageR18 691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 348AverageR17 760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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