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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Africa from £387

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
3 Jul — 10 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 3 June 2026.

Sat 26/918:15
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1000:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£591
Wed 7/1006:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/1000:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6£617
Mon 5/1005:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/1000:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6£665
Sun 23/810:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops45h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/6£667
Wed 17/612:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops18h 55m
Brussels Airlines
Tue 14/719:00
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops41h 50m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 2/6£668
Thu 5/1110:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 21/1113:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5£672
Wed 7/1006:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1000:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6£674
Fri 28/816:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/917:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6£677
Tue 1/910:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/918:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/5£678
Wed 7/1006:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1000:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6£679
Fri 6/1110:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 21/1113:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5£681
Thu 10/907:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 17/914:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/6£682

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 3 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£591

One-way from

£387

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£704
26/9-16/10
  • 26/9-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£28 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/9

09:10-22:10

1 stop36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

00:10-09:45

1 stop34h 35m

£685

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/11

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

18:50-09:40

1 stop16h 50m

£704

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/11

20:55-20:35

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

13:25-19:05

1 stop31h 40m

£737

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/6

22:00-16:15

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

19:10-20:05

1 stop25h 55m

£766

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

£784

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/6

05:45-21:25

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

23:15-10:15

1 stop36h 00m

£794

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/10

15:10-15:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

14:45-06:25

1 stop16h 40m

£797

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

20:55-17:10

1 stop18h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 30/11

17:45-19:05

2 stops27h 20m

£800

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

£818

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

19:30-13:40

1 stop19h 10m

£818

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to South Africa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of £287). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,239). 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 Edinburgh to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 3 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways from Edinburgh to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,581 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,581 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,581 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
KLM
7.8
Good
1,524 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,581 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,581 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,581 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,020 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,581 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to South Africa. 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 from for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Edinburgh, you will be flying from Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to South Africa in 21h 40m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Emirates, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5964 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £314. Turkish Airlines flights start at £415 while deals on Emirates start at £451 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Edinburgh to South Africa are Edinburgh Turnhouse - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl and Edinburgh Turnhouse - Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of £287). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,239). 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 Edinburgh to South Africa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£411Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£501Average£750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£546Average£772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£556Average£800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£563Average£764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest£570Average£613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapest£622Average£927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£633Average£771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£676Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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