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Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from R5 289

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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 21 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 840
Sun 25/123:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop25h 11m
KLM
Sun 1/211:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop33h 05m
KLM
Deal found 19/1R11 803
Tue 17/219:10
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/216:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R11 819
Tue 17/210:10
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 24/212:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1R11 950
Fri 6/312:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 13/314:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R12 472
Mon 2/213:40
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop31h 25m
Emirates
Mon 9/220:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop17h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 20/1R12 521
Sat 16/517:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 23/510:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R12 603
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 652
Mon 9/319:05
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/311:00
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops29h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R12 848
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 897
Sat 7/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Sat 14/318:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop26h 05m
KLM
Deal found 21/1R13 044
Thu 12/219:10
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/211:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/1R13 272

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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 840

One-way from

R5 289

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 374
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 9/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R16 560 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 198 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 21 January 2026.
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

Mon 9/3

19:45-12:00

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

12:45-9:30

1 stop18h 45m

R10 840

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

R11 819

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

10:10-12:00

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

12:45-9:30

1 stop18h 45m

R11 950

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

R12 472

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

17:50-15:55

1 stop23h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/5

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R12 603

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 848

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

14:45-6:25

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/4

7:55-9:00

1 stop24h 05m

R12 864

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

18:00-22:05

1 stop26h 05m

R13 044

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/2

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

R13 272

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

18:00-9:40

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/4

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R13 484

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Deals found on 20/1

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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 069). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in October is currently the most expensive (average of R11 623). 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 21 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

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
3 719 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
4 201 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
7 736 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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 16h 50m. 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 923. Users have also found prices from R6 637 and R6 726 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 069). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in October is currently the most expensive (average of R11 623). 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 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 251AverageR10 536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 208AverageR12 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 629AverageR14 604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 754AverageR14 053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 811AverageR15 617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 709AverageR16 031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 723AverageR13 100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 159AverageR15 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 326AverageR15 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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