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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Africa from £313

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 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£563

One-way from

£313

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£901
30/10-5/11
  • 30/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to South Africa
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26/10
  • 26/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£46 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 July 2025.

Thu 30/1020:05EDI - CPT
1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1108:45CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£563
Mon 25/806:00EDI - JNB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/909:50JNB - EDI
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£572
Thu 30/1011:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 22/1119:10JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7£575
Wed 1/1012:40EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 55mBrussels Airlines
Tue 14/1019:00JNB - EDI
2 stops17h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 9/7£590
Fri 28/1105:45EDI - CPT
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Mon 8/1208:50CPT - EDI
2 stops29h 50mKLM
Deal found 11/7£600
Tue 30/913:20EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 10mKLM
Tue 28/1023:59JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 41mKLM
Deal found 11/7£604
Tue 30/915:10EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 28/1012:45JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/7£620
Sat 6/910:35EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/916:35CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7£635
Mon 25/817:25EDI - JNB
2 stops26h 55mAir France
Tue 9/918:50JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 55mAir France
Deal found 9/7£659
Fri 28/1106:00EDI - CPT
1 stop22h 45mAir France
Mon 8/1208:50CPT - EDI
1 stop27h 50mAir France
Deal found 9/7£676
Tue 9/915:10EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 20/913:00CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7£684
Fri 31/1009:20EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 21/1101:35JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/7£690

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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/10

20:05-10:00

1 stop35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

08:45-07:20

1 stop24h 35m

£563

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/8

06:00-08:20

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

09:50-20:40

2 stops35h 50m

£572

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/10

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

19:10-15:20

1 stop22h 10m

£575

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

12:40-08:35

2 stops18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:00-11:50

2 stops17h 50m

£590

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/11

05:45-21:55

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

08:50-23:10

2 stops16h 20m

£600

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

13:20-08:30

2 stops18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

23:59-12:40

1 stop14h 41m

£604

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

15:10-09:35

1 stop17h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

12:45-12:35

1 stop25h 50m

£620

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

10:35-11:50

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

16:35-15:50

1 stop24h 15m

£635

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/8

17:25-21:20

2 stops26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

18:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

£659

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/11

06:00-06:45

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

08:50-10:40

1 stop27h 50m

£676

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/7

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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?

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 11 July 2025.

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

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 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAir France 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
3,285 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

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
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,372 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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

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.

  • 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 £411. SWISS flights start at £416 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £481 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 10 airlines flying from Edinburgh to South Africa

Discover the top 10 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 11 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£445Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£480Average£737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£486Average£713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£505Average£710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£518Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£556Average£718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£581Average£800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£583Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapest£598Average£854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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RwandAirCheapest£654Average£968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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