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Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from R6 464

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 067

One-way from

R6 464

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 403
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 12/8-19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R26 164 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 861 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Edinburgh

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 30 June 2025.

Tue 12/816:35CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 19/816:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/6R14 067
Mon 8/919:35JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/918:00EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R14 121
Mon 10/118:50CPT - EDI
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/119:15EDI - CPT
1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R14 246
Thu 14/817:50JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 21/816:50EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6R14 388
Fri 25/723:15CPT - EDI
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Wed 27/86:10EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 30/6R14 424
Mon 8/921:15JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 14/914:40EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/6R14 477
Mon 8/919:00JNB - EDI
2 stops19h 20mLufthansa
Sun 14/96:15EDI - JNB
1 stop25h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 30/6R15 189
Mon 10/119:30CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 35mLufthansa
Tue 18/1112:45EDI - CPT
2 stops22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 28/6R15 688
Sun 7/91:25JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Sun 14/913:20EDI - JNB
2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/6R15 795
Sun 23/1112:35CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 21/1214:05EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/6R16 418
Mon 10/1114:25CPT - EDI
2 stops34h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 18/119:15EDI - CPT
2 stops34h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/6R16 614
Fri 15/810:05JNB - EDI
1 stop35h 10mEmirates
Sun 24/821:50EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 25mEmirates
Deal found 30/6R16 934

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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 30 June 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

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/8

16:35-9:35

1 stop18h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/8

16:50-11:50

1 stop18h 00m

R14 067

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:35-18:00

1 stop23h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

18:00-8:35

1 stop13h 35m

R14 121

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

8:50-10:40

1 stop27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

9:15-21:55

1 stop34h 40m

R14 246

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

17:50-15:50

1 stop23h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/8

16:50-10:35

1 stop16h 45m

R14 388

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

23:15-8:25

1 stop34h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/8

6:10-21:25

1 stop14h 15m

R14 424

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

21:15-14:40

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

14:40-9:25

1 stop17h 45m

R14 477

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:00-13:20

2 stops19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

6:15-8:35

1 stop25h 20m

R15 189

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

9:30-12:05

2 stops28h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

12:45-13:25

2 stops22h 40m

R15 688

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

1:25-8:25

2 stops32h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

13:20-0:25

2 stops34h 05m

R15 795

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

12:35-6:00

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/12

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

R16 418

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 August is currently the most expensive (average of R888). 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 30 June 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.

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 30 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS 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.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 R6 464. Users have also found prices from R7 906 and R8 120 on Kenya Airways and British Airways, 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, 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of R888). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 205AverageR11 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 250AverageR13 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 390AverageR14 438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 330AverageR15 762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 720AverageR17 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 851AverageR15 127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 004AverageR16 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 448AverageR17 693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 761AverageR16 974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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