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Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from £337

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£568

One-way from

£337

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£678
10/9-17/9
  • 10/9-17/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 35m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 July 2025.

Wed 10/913:55JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/906:55EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£568
Mon 10/1108:50CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 45mAir France
Tue 18/1111:40EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 05mAir France
Deal found 27/7£594
Wed 10/916:35CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/1111:00EDI - CPT
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7£611
Mon 10/1115:20CPT - EDI
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1117:00EDI - CPT
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£620
Tue 5/818:50JNB - EDI
2 stops18h 45mKLM
Tue 12/813:20EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 30mKLM
Deal found 28/7£621
Wed 15/1001:25JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 55mKenya Airways
Thu 23/1013:20EDI - JNB
2 stops25h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/7£642
Thu 11/923:15CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Thu 18/913:20EDI - CPT
1 stop31h 05mKLM
Deal found 28/7£645
Fri 5/913:55JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 12/915:10EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/7£647
Mon 8/911:05CPT - EDI
2 stops31h 55mSWISS
Sun 30/1119:45EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 20mSWISS
Deal found 28/7£650
Mon 8/919:25JNB - EDI
1 stop13h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 14/907:30EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/7£662
Mon 8/913:00CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 28/1114:05EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/7£685
Sun 7/918:05CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 10mLufthansa
Thu 27/1112:45EDI - CPT
2 stops22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 27/7£689

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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 July 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

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

13:55-11:15

2 stops22h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/9

06:55-16:10

2 stops32h 15m

£568

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

08:50-21:35

1 stop14h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

11:40-06:45

1 stop17h 05m

£594

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/9

16:35-15:50

1 stop24h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/11

11:00-11:50

1 stop22h 50m

£611

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

15:20-10:40

2 stops21h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

17:00-21:55

1 stop26h 55m

£620

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

23:15-08:25

1 stop34h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

13:20-08:30

2 stops18h 10m

£637

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

01:25-23:20

2 stops22h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/10

13:20-15:50

2 stops25h 30m

£642

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/9

23:15-16:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/9

13:20-21:25

1 stop31h 05m

£645

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

13:55-13:40

1 stop24h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/9

15:10-16:10

1 stop24h 00m

£647

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

14:15-18:00

2 stops28h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/11

07:40-07:30

1 stop21h 50m

£650

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:25-08:20

1 stop13h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

07:30-09:25

1 stop24h 55m

£662

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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 £78). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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 29 July 2025.

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

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 29 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andAir France from South Africa to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

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?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Edinburgh from South Africa.

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

    £337 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Lufthansa, with prices starting from £410 and £427, 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.

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  • 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 £78). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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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