What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Edinburgh to South Africa are Qatar Airways (R9 435), Turkish Airlines (R11 754), and Brussels Airlines (R11 772).

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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl 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 3% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 52 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 R14 447 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R16 409 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 200.

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?

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.

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Round-trip from	R13 359
One-way from	R9 417
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R15 535

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2 total stops
42h 55m total
Edinburgh to South Africa

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Edinburgh to South Africa

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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 28 June 2025.

Sat 4/1020:45EDI - CPT

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1023:45CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines

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Mon 1/1215:50EDI - JNB

2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/219:45JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/6R13 662

Thu 21/816:50EDI - JNB

1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines

Thu 4/917:50JNB - EDI

1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/6R13 680

Sat 23/811:15EDI - JNB

1 stop33h 05mKLM

Fri 5/923:30JNB - EDI

1 stop33h 55mKLM

Deal found 26/6R14 215

Mon 6/106:15EDI - CPT

1 stop26h 15mLufthansa

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1 stop24h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 27/6R14 536

Sat 13/918:25EDI - JNB

2 stops37h 10mBrussels Airlines

Mon 6/1019:00JNB - EDI

2 stops17h 50mBrussels Airlines

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Mon 1/125:45EDI - CPT

1 stop22h 25mKLM

Tue 10/28:05CPT - EDI

1 stop17h 05mKLM

Deal found 27/6R15 036

Sat 6/916:50EDI - CPT

1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 16/916:35CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/6R15 589

Mon 1/125:45EDI - JNB

2 stops27h 10mKenya Airways

Mon 9/21:35JNB - EDI

2 stops32h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 27/6R16 837

Thu 24/77:55EDI - JNB

1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways

Tue 19/813:55JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 26/6R17 176

Thu 30/1011:00EDI - DUR

2 stops24h 30mTurkish Airlines

Fri 14/1116:00DUR - EDI

2 stops25h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/6R17 640

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1 stop17h 20mAir France

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1 stop27h 50mAir France

Deal found 26/6R17 925

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Sat 4/1020:45EDI - CPT

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Thu 21/816:50EDI - JNB

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Thu 4/917:50JNB - EDI

1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/6R13 680

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Fri 5/923:30JNB - EDI

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Deal found 26/6R14 215

Mon 6/106:15EDI - CPT

1 stop26h 15mLufthansa

Sun 19/1018:05CPT - EDI

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Deal found 27/6R14 536

Sat 13/918:25EDI - JNB

2 stops37h 10mBrussels Airlines

Mon 6/1019:00JNB - EDI

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Mon 1/125:45EDI - JNB

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Mon 9/21:35JNB - EDI

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Deal found 27/6R16 837

Thu 24/77:55EDI - JNB

1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways

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1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways

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Mon 8/128:50CPT - EDI

1 stop27h 50mAir France

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Fri 31/1020:40EDI - DUR

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Sat 29/1119:10DUR - EDI

1 stop25h 55mEmirates

Deal found 26/6R18 639

Thu 30/107:30EDI - DUR

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Mon 6/1019:40EDI - CPT

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Deal found 27/6R19 174

Mon 1/1215:50EDI - JNB

2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/219:45JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/6R13 662

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Thu 31/713:55JNB - EDI

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Thu 31/718:50JNB - EDI

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Deal found 27/6R23 401

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Mon 21/77:50EDI - CPT

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Mon 21/716:50EDI - CPT

1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 10/816:35CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/6R23 543

Thu 24/77:55EDI - JNB

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Tue 19/813:55JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 26/6R17 176

Thu 24/77:55EDI - JNB

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Sat 9/813:55JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/6R20 583

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3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/6R9 417

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Mon 27/1015:50EDI - JNB

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Deal found 26/6R11 772

Mon 22/918:00EDI - CPT

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Deal found 26/6R11 986

Mon 15/1215:45EDI - CPT

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Deal found 27/6R12 824

Mon 15/1216:20EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/6R14 643

Mon 22/96:00EDI - CPT

3 stops30h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 26/6R21 225

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Sat 4/10

20:45-22:00

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

23:45-17:25

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EDI - JNB

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

15:50-9:30

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19:45-12:05

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R13 662

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

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Sat 23/8

11:15-21:20

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23:30-8:25

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R14 215

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/10

6:15-9:30

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Cape Town Intl

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18:05-17:15

1 stop24h 10m

R14 536

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/9

18:25-8:35

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

19:00-11:50

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R14 715

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

10:35-10:35

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:50-15:50

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R14 947

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

5:45-6:10

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Cape Town Intl

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8:05-23:10

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R15 036

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

16:50-11:50

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

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16:35-9:35

1 stop18h 00m

R15 589

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

5:45-10:55

2 stops27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

1:35-7:50

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R16 837

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/7

7:55-16:10

1 stop31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

13:55-13:40

1 stop24h 45m

R17 176

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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, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 278 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

3 278 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 278 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

KLM

7,8

Good

1 365 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 278 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

Air France

7,5

Good

1 470 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 278 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

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 649 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 278 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

3 596 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 278 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Edinburgh to South Africa are Qatar Airways (R9 435), Turkish Airlines (R11 754), and Brussels Airlines (R11 772).
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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl 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 572	AverageR17 092	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR13 651	AverageR18 649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR13 782	AverageR18 100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR14 108	AverageR19 401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 551	AverageR17 202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 462	AverageR18 987	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR18 727	AverageR20 293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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