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Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from R5 261

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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 10 März 2026.

Di 17/318:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop26h 15m
Emirates
Di 24/320:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop17h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 6/3R12 386
So 17/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 55m
KLM
Mi 3/65:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
KLM
Deal found 7/3R12 420
Di 21/420:40
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Di 28/46:15
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R12 436
Mo 20/414:45
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mo 27/410:30
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3R12 469
Do 21/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Do 4/617:25
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3R12 486
Mi 22/413:30
JNB
-
EDI
3 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mi 29/47:20
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3R12 519
So 17/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop34h 15m
KLM
Di 2/69:15
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
KLM
Deal found 9/3R12 536
Di 19/517:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mi 3/610:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/3R12 553
Mi 1/412:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mi 15/415:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3R12 569
Mo 30/314:55
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mo 13/415:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/3R12 636
Fr 1/513:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Do 7/57:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3R13 219
Di 2/613:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sa 13/614:50
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3R13 435

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 10 März 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 420

One-way from

R5 261

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 185
Air France
  • Air France
  • 21/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 00m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 081 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 018 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 10 März 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 19/5

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Di 2/6

9:15-21:20

1 stop35h 05m

R12 436
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 21/5

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mi 3/6

5:45-21:20

1 stop14h 35m

R12 486

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 19/5

23:15-16:30

2 stops18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Di 2/6

17:25-11:05

1 stop16h 40m

R12 969

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 20/4

13:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mo 27/4

16:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

R13 135

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 18/5

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mi 3/6

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R13 668

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 20/5

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Di 2/6

16:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

R13 668

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fr 12/6

16:35-9:40

1 stop18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Di 16/6

16:55-11:50

1 stop17h 55m

R14 151

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 1/5

13:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fr 8/5

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R14 151

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 18/5

13:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Di 2/6

16:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

R14 168

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 15/5

14:45-13:15

1 stop23h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

So 31/5

15:00-8:50

1 stop16h 50m

R14 301

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/3

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R9 223). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 037). 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 10 März 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
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 744 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 249 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 841 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 781 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 R5 024. Users have also found prices from R6 768 and R6 859 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 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R9 223). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 037). 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 10 März 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR8 382AverageR14 131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR9 032AverageR12 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 405AverageR14 812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 437AverageR14 683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 025AverageR15 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 007AverageR16 610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 044AverageR13 338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 400AverageR15 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 570AverageR15 537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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