In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

When deciding which route to take from Edinburgh to South Africa, consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Durban King Shaka Intl, as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to South Africa?

Air France, British Airways and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to South Africa.

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

To save up to 4% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 13 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Edinburgh to South Africa from R13 676 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R16 576 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa?

Flights from Edinburgh to South Africa lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Edinburgh to South Africa in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at R12 041.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?

Located just 11,0 km from the city centre, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Edinburgh.

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?

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R8 824+ Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa

Round-trip from	R13 640
One-way from	R8 824
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R17 578

Lufthansa
26/11-16/1
3 total stops
41h 40m total
Edinburgh to South Africa

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Qatar Airways
15/9
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31h 15m total
Edinburgh to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 August 2025.

Wed 26/116:00EDI - JNB

2 stops23h 05mLufthansa

Fri 16/119:45JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 15/8R13 640

Wed 3/1217:35EDI - JNB

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Mon 15/1219:45JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 15mLufthansa

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Mon 29/923:35EDI - JNB

2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1023:15JNB - EDI

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

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Thu 4/127:30EDI - JNB

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Deal found 16/8R14 185

Fri 28/115:45EDI - CPT

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/128:50CPT - EDI

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

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Fri 28/115:45EDI - CPT

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Mon 8/1218:25CPT - EDI

2 stops20h 15mKLM

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Mon 6/1013:55JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways

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1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1119:40JNB - EDI

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

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Sat 13/97:55EDI - JNB

1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways

Sat 20/913:55JNB - EDI

1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/8R15 293

Sat 6/96:00EDI - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Tue 16/923:15CPT - EDI

1 stop23h 30mKLM

Deal found 16/8R15 486

Sat 13/98:35EDI - JNB

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 20/918:50JNB - EDI

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8R15 592

Fri 26/96:00EDI - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Sun 5/1023:15CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 10mKLM

Deal found 16/8R16 031

Best flights from Edinburgh to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 August 2025.

Wed 26/116:00EDI - JNB

2 stops23h 05mLufthansa

Fri 16/119:45JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 35mLufthansa

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Mon 29/923:35EDI - JNB

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2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

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Thu 4/127:30EDI - JNB

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Mon 29/1213:45JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

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Fri 28/115:45EDI - CPT

1 stop14h 10mKLM

Mon 8/1218:25CPT - EDI

2 stops20h 15mKLM

Deal found 15/8R14 414

Thu 30/1020:55EDI - DUR

1 stop18h 15mEmirates

Fri 14/1119:10DUR - EDI

1 stop25h 55mEmirates

Deal found 15/8R18 562

Wed 3/1217:35EDI - JNB

1 stop13h 55mLufthansa

Mon 15/1219:45JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 15mLufthansa

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Fri 28/115:45EDI - CPT

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Mon 6/1013:55JNB - EDI

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Mon 15/917:15EDI - JNB

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Sun 21/923:30JNB - EDI

1 stop33h 55mKLM

Deal found 14/8R14 660

Tue 23/96:00EDI - JNB

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Sun 28/923:30JNB - EDI

1 stop33h 55mKLM

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Tue 6/112:45EDI - JNB

1 stop18h 45mLufthansa

Sun 18/119:45JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 16/8R14 959

Tue 3/27:30EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

Tue 24/212:35CPT - EDI

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/8R15 627

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa. Data last updated 17 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

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1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines

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Sat 23/818:25EDI - JNB

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Deal found 16/8R15 486

Sat 6/96:00EDI - CPT

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

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Sat 13/97:55EDI - JNB

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1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/8R15 293

Sat 13/98:35EDI - JNB

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2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8R15 592

Fri 26/96:00EDI - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Sun 5/1023:15CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 10mKLM

Deal found 16/8R16 031

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1 stop18h 10mKLM

Deal found 16/8R16 506

Fri 26/96:00EDI - CPT

1 stop14h 25mKLM

Sat 4/107:45CPT - EDI

1 stop15h 00mKLM

Deal found 16/8R17 086

One-way flights from Edinburgh to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 August 2025.

Mon 15/97:55EDI - JNB

1 stop31h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/8R8 824

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Deal found 16/8R11 760

Mon 22/919:40EDI - CPT

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1 stop34h 30mSWISS

Deal found 15/8R13 254

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2 stops20h 15mTurkish Airlines

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Sun 26/106:05EDI - CPT

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Deal found 16/8R13 869

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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/11

6:00-7:05

2 stops23h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

19:45-12:20

1 stop18h 35m

R13 640

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

17:35-9:30

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:45-12:00

1 stop18h 15m

R14 010

EdinburghJohannesburg

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EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/9

23:35-8:50

2 stops32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

23:15-21:50

2 stops23h 35m

R14 150

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/12

7:30-8:40

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

R14 185

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/11

5:45-21:55

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

8:50-21:35

1 stop14h 45m

R14 238

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/11

5:45-21:55

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

18:25-12:40

2 stops20h 15m

R14 414

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/9

15:10-16:10

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

13:55-13:40

1 stop24h 45m

R14 519

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/9

17:15-21:35

1 stop27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

23:30-8:25

1 stop33h 55m

R14 660

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

6:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

23:30-8:25

1 stop33h 55m

R14 853

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/1

12:45-9:30

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

19:45-12:00

1 stop18h 15m

R14 959

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 EDI to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to South Africa as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to South Africa, such as Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 609 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 943 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 271 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?
Located just 11,0 km from the city centre, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Edinburgh.
What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to South Africa?
When deciding which route to take from Edinburgh to South Africa, consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Durban King Shaka Intl, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa 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 Edinburgh to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 Edinburgh to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 390	AverageR16 040	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR13 671	AverageR18 358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 341	AverageR15 289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 238	AverageR18 699	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR15 994	AverageR19 746	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR16 347	AverageR20 898	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Emirates	CheapestR18 456	AverageR20 000	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 August 2025.

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