Cheap flights from South Africa to Edinburgh from £261

JNB — EDI
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
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

Wed 2/1214:30 -
3 stops34h 35m
Sun 6/1213:25 -
3 stops28h 45m
Deal found 5/11£580
Thu 5/1111:30 -
2 stops47h 45m
Wed 18/1106:25 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 31/10£589
Sun 15/1118:50 -
1 stop22h 30m
Sat 28/1116:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 4/11£600
Sun 15/1100:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Tue 1/1216:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 1/11£604
Mon 16/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 50m
Tue 1/1220:40 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 1/11£612
Fri 20/1100:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sat 5/1216:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 5/11£615
Wed 2/1213:45 -
1 stop24h 50m
Sun 6/1207:30 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 5/11£618
Mon 30/1111:30 -
1 stop24h 30m
Mon 7/1208:25 -
1 stop34h 35m
Deal found 2/11£620
Sun 22/1117:15 -
1 stop24h 05m
Sun 6/1216:20 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 2/11£629
Thu 5/1120:00 -
1 stop24h 55m
Wed 18/1120:50 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 3/11£638
Sat 21/1113:45 -
2 stops25h 10m
Sat 5/1206:00 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 5/11£666
Sun 15/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 50m
Sat 28/1106:00 -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 4/11£667

Find flight deals from South Africa to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

£580

One-way from

£261

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£600
2/12-6/12
  • 2/12-6/12
  • 6 total stops
  • 63h 20m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 50m total
  • South Africa to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£24 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£261

DurbanEdinburgh

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DUREDI

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 22/12

18:30-12:20

2 stops43h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£299

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

20:30-19:15

2 stops48h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£304

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/1

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£318

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

17:00-07:55

2 stops40h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£341

DurbanEdinburgh

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DUREDI

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 3/5

18:40-20:05

1 stop26h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£352

DurbanEdinburgh

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DUREDI

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 22/2

19:05-20:50

2 stops27h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£373
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

20:20-12:35

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£379

DurbanEdinburgh

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DUREDI

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 22/2

19:05-18:55

1 stop25h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£387

DurbanEdinburgh

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DUREDI

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 3/5

18:40-20:30

2 stops26h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£392

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 £626). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £741). 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.

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

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 10 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Edinburgh?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Edinburgh can take about 14h 15m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £687. There are 5964 mi between South Africa and Edinburgh. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    £202 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 Turkish Airlines and Emirates, with prices starting from £229 and £323, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of £626). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £741). 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 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Edinburgh

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KLMCheapest£530Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£546Average£740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£548Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£595Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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