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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Africa from £472

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
EDI — JNB
24 May — 31 May1
1 adult
Fri 24/5
Fri 31/5

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa at least 60 days early can save you up to 14% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 60 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Edinburgh to South Africa for as little as £612 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £666 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Edinburgh. Users have commonly found prices around £697 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £498. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa (EDI - 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.

Cheap KLM flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Edinburgh and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 835,321 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest KLM flights we've come across from Edinburgh to South Africa. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 19/606:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Thu 4/723:15JNB - EDI
1 stop33h 20mKLM
Deal found 18/5£581
Mon 10/613:25EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 15mKLM
Mon 8/718:50JNB - EDI
2 stops18h 50mKLM
Deal found 18/5£786
Tue 18/606:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Thu 4/718:50JNB - EDI
2 stops18h 50mKLM
Deal found 18/5£864
Thu 20/613:25EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 15mKLM
Thu 4/723:15JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Deal found 18/5£895
Mon 8/706:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Mon 22/723:15JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 25mKLM
Deal found 18/5£912
Mon 8/706:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Tue 23/723:15JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 25mKLM
Deal found 18/5£930
Tue 9/706:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Sun 21/723:25JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 40mKLM
Deal found 18/5£942
Tue 9/706:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Mon 22/718:50JNB - EDI
2 stops18h 50mKLM
Deal found 18/5£961
Fri 26/706:00EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Sat 10/823:15CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 00mKLM
Deal found 18/5£1,091

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Edinburgh and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 835,321 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Lufthansa flights we've found from Edinburgh to South Africa. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Thu 12/912:50EDI - JNB
2 stops16h 40mLufthansa
Fri 27/908:20JNB - EDI
2 stops15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5£601
Mon 17/613:40EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 50mLufthansa
Thu 4/719:00JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5£734
Sat 12/1018:05EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Fri 1/1119:35JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5£797
Sat 12/1018:05EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Fri 1/1119:35JNB - EDI
2 stops18h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5£813
Tue 9/718:05EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Tue 23/719:00JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5£845
Sat 12/1010:45EDI - JNB
2 stops20h 45mLufthansa
Fri 1/1119:35JNB - EDI
2 stops18h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5£873
Sun 6/1005:55EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 05mLufthansa
Thu 10/1015:20CPT - EDI
2 stops27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5£884
Mon 1/718:05EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Mon 15/719:00JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5£886
Sun 6/1018:05EDI - CPT
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
Thu 10/1015:20CPT - EDI
2 stops27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5£891

Cheap Edinburgh to South Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Edinburgh to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 835,321 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 19/606:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Thu 4/723:15JNB - EDI
1 stop33h 20mKLM
Deal found 18/5£581
Sun 19/506:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Sun 26/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 50mKLM
Deal found 18/5£606
Tue 21/511:20EDI - JNB
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£607
Thu 23/517:05EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£622
Mon 20/517:05EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£623
Mon 20/517:05EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£624
Sun 19/506:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Mon 27/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 50mKLM
Deal found 18/5£626
Tue 21/511:20EDI - JNB
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£627
Sun 19/506:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Sun 26/518:50JNB - EDI
2 stops29h 15mKLM
Deal found 18/5£627

Edinburgh to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Edinburgh and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 835,321 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 19/606:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Thu 4/723:15JNB - EDI
1 stop33h 20mKLM
Deal found 18/5£581
Thu 12/912:50EDI - JNB
2 stops16h 40mLufthansa
Fri 27/908:20JNB - EDI
2 stops15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5£601
Sun 19/506:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Sun 26/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 50mKLM
Deal found 18/5£606
Tue 21/511:20EDI - JNB
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£607
Thu 12/908:50EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/908:20JNB - EDI
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£620
Thu 23/517:05EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£622
Mon 20/517:05EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£623
Mon 20/517:05EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£624
Sun 19/506:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Mon 27/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 50mKLM
Deal found 18/5£626

One-way flights to South Africa from Edinburgh

Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 835,321 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Edinburgh to South Africa can select one of these great deals. Users needing a return flight from Edinburgh to South Africa should utilize the search form above.
Sun 26/508:00EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/5£472
Fri 31/510:05EDI - CPT
3 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£472
Mon 27/508:00EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/5£475
Sat 1/605:55EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5£495
Fri 24/508:00EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/5£502
Sun 26/516:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/5£538
Mon 27/512:50EDI - CPT
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5£540
Fri 24/510:40EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/5£542
Fri 31/511:10EDI - CPT
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£543

Find flights from Edinburgh to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to South Africa 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 835,321 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.

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£581 - £991

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Edinburgh TurnhouseJohannesburg OR Tambo

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/6

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/7

1 stop33h 20m

£581

Edinburgh TurnhouseJohannesburg OR Tambo

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/9

2 stops16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/9

2 stops15h 30m

£601

Edinburgh TurnhouseJohannesburg OR Tambo

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/9

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/9

2 stops15h 30m

£607

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/9

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/9

1 stop18h 05m

£705

Edinburgh TurnhouseJohannesburg OR Tambo

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/6

2 stops19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/7

2 stops17h 30m

£741

Edinburgh TurnhouseJohannesburg OR Tambo

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/8

1 stop32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/9

2 stops40h 25m

£849

Edinburgh TurnhouseJohannesburg OR Tambo

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/6

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/7

1 stop15h 00m

£871

Edinburgh TurnhouseJohannesburg OR Tambo

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/8

2 stops22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/9

2 stops21h 20m

£949

Edinburgh TurnhouseCape Town Intl

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/10

3 stops27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/10

3 stops44h 05m

£991

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Deals found on 18/5

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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 19 May 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about KLM, Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.9
Good
1,561 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.9
Good
1,561 reviews
7.9
Good
1,561 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.9
Good
47 reviews
7.9
Good
1,561 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.8
Good
1,984 reviews
7.9
Good
1,561 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.7
Good
4,384 reviews
7.9
Good
1,561 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.6
Good
1,761 reviews
7.9
Good
1,561 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Edinburgh to South Africa for under £600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Edinburgh to South Africa for under £600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on KLM for just £581, but on average you can expect to pay £719.

  • 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 £472. Lufthansa flights start at £495 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £538 one-way.

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

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to South Africa?

  • What does EDI to JNB mean?

    This is defined as Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), East London Airport (ELS) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Edinburgh to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Edinburgh to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Edinburgh to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Edinburgh to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Edinburgh to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Edinburgh to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Edinburgh to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 18/5.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Edinburgh to South Africa

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SWISSCheapest£313Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest£434Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£459Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£471Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£486Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£492Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£505Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£545Average£789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£556Average£719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£686Average£944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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