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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Africa from £407

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09:50 - 10:00EDI-CPT
22h 10m1 stop
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12:30 - 10:00CPT-EDI
23h 30m1 stop
£503
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Wed, 12 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
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07:00 - 10:00EDI-CPT
25h 00m1 stop
Logo
12:30 - 09:40CPT-EDI
23h 10m2 stops
£552
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Wed, 12 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
KLM Logo
09:20 - 22:05EDI-JNB
34h 45m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 23:10JNB-EDI
25h 11m1 stop
£580KLM
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Thu, 13 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
KLM Logo
06:00 - 21:20EDI-JNB
14h 20m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:30 - 16:25JNB-EDI
17h 55m1 stop
£585KLM
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Sun, 31 Aug - Sun, 21 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:00 - 10:50EDI-JNB
21h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 10:00JNB-EDI
16h 50m1 stop
£590Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:50 - 11:50EDI-CPT
18h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 15:50CPT-EDI
24h 15m1 stop
£646Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 11 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
British Airways Logo
15:10 - 16:10EDI-JNB
24h 00m1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:25 - 13:40JNB-EDI
18h 15m1 stop
£680British Airways
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Thu, 2 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 10:50EDI-CPT
18h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 06:25CPT-EDI
18h 25m1 stop
£741Qatar Airways
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
07:30 - 10:55EDI-DUR
25h 25m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
11:55 - 06:00DUR-EDI
20h 05m2 stops
£778Qatar Airways
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Tue, 20 Jan - Fri, 20 Feb
British Airways Logo
14:05 - 10:35EDI-DUR
18h 30m2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:55 - 12:30DUR-EDI
26h 35m3 stops
£855British Airways
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Tue, 20 Jan - Wed, 18 Feb

British Airways flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

Our best British Airways deals on Edinburgh to South Africa flight tickets
British Airways
2 Oct
EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
13 Oct
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 15m
1 stop
EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
£680
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British Airways
20 Jan
EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 30m
2 stops
DUR10:35Durban King Shaka Intl
18 Feb
DUR11:55Durban King Shaka Intl
26h 35m
3 stops
EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
£855
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British Airways
21 Jan
EDI18:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
37h 40m
3 stops
DUR10:35Durban King Shaka Intl
18 Feb
DUR11:55Durban King Shaka Intl
26h 40m
2 stops
EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse
£880
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KLM flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

Our best KLM deals on Edinburgh to South Africa flight tickets
KLM
13 Nov
EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
34h 45m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Nov
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 11m
1 stop
EDI23:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
£580
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KLM
31 Aug
EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 20m
1 stop
JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
21 Sept
JNB23:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 55m
1 stop
EDI16:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
£585
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KLM
28 Nov
EDI13:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
42h 15m
2 stops
CPT09:45Cape Town Intl
8 Dec
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
20h 15m
2 stops
EDI12:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
£595
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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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 1 August 2025.
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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/11

09:50-10:00

1 stop22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

12:30-10:00

1 stop23h 30m

£502

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/11

07:00-10:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

12:30-09:40

2 stops23h 10m

£552

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 13/11

09:20-22:05

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

£580

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 31/8

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

23:30-16:25

1 stop17h 55m

£585

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/11

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

£590

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/9

16:50-11:50

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

16:35-15:50

1 stop24h 15m

£646

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

15:10-16:10

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

20:25-13:40

1 stop18h 15m

£680

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

15:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

£741

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/1

07:30-10:55

2 stops25h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 20/2

11:55-06:00

2 stops20h 05m

£778

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/1

14:05-10:35

2 stops18h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 18/2

11:55-12:30

3 stops26h 35m

£855

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £609. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £623.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to South Africa. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £658. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Edinburgh to South Africa for around £755.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to South Africa is in the morning. Flights from Edinburgh to South Africa during this time can be as low as £656. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around £814.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Edinburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around £727 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Edinburgh for as low as £650 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 40% on your flight if you consider stops on a Edinburgh to South Africa flight.

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Best price found

£407

Fastest flight time

13h 55m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

3 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £407. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £502.
The fastest flight from Edinburgh to South Africa takes 13h 55m
There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 3 airports near South Africa: Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa?

    Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to South Africa

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Air FrancePriceFrom £457Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,465 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £494Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,933 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £499Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,383 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £519Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,275 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £526Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,686 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £571Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,609 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £597Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,300 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £599Free CancellationRating
6.9
274 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £613Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,222 reviews
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Can I find flights from Edinburgh to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Africa from Edinburgh with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Edinburgh and South Africa by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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