Statistics on Edinburgh-South Africa flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to South Africa from Edinburgh
The average price to go to South Africa from Edinburgh is $ 892 (round trip). It varies from $ 814 (Johannesburg) to $ 971 (Cape Town) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Edinburgh-South Africa flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Cape Town and Johannesburg.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | $ 971 | march (the cheapest), may, june, november | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Edinburgh-Cape Town |
| Johannesburg | $ 814 | february, march (the cheapest), may, june, november | 4 to 5 months | Flight price Edinburgh-Johannesburg |
Round-trip airfare price Edinburgh-South Africa month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 775 to $ 925 | fair price |
| February | $ 753 to $ 917 | fair price |
| March | $ 689 to $ 820 | very good price |
| April | $ 810 to $ 978 | fair price |
| May | $ 691 to $ 821 | good price |
| June | $ 731 to $ 906 | good price |
| July | $ 1009 to $ 1204 | very high price |
| August | $ 973 to $ 1142 | high price |
| September | $ 779 to $ 936 | fair price |
| October | $ 847 to $ 1070 | fair price |
| November | $ 749 to $ 850 | good price |
| December | $ 952 to $ 1077 | high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to South Africa from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to South Africa from Edinburgh
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Cape Town in South Africa
The average price for a round trip flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town is $ 971. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Edinburgh-Cape Town flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Cape Town in South Africa in march to get the best price ($ 820, saving $ 151 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 971). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1204, which is $ 234 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Edinburgh-Cape Town and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Johannesburg in South Africa
The average price for a round trip flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg is $ 814. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Edinburgh-Johannesburg flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Johannesburg in South Africa in march to get the best price ($ 689, saving $ 125 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 814). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1009, which is $ 196 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Edinburgh-Johannesburg and other statistics
Top prices Edinburgh-South Africa
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Johannesburg | 19-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 703 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Johannesburg | 12-06 to 26-06-2024 | $ 702 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Johannesburg | 02-10 to 16-10-2024 | $ 709 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Cape Town | 04-11 to 10-11-2024 | $ 678 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Cape Town | 08-11 to 24-11-2024 | $ 696 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Cape Town | 18-11 to 24-11-2024 | $ 721 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Johannesburg | 11-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 624 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Johannesburg | 19-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 724 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Johannesburg | 23-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 724 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Johannesburg | 03-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 716 | layover flight with Air France |
When to buy plane tickets to go to South Africa (from Edinburgh)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Edinburgh to Cape Town
The price of tickets to Cape Town fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Cape Town page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Cape Town in South Africa 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 913 , which is $ 59 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 86 more than the average price).
When to buy your Edinburgh-Cape Town flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Edinburgh to Johannesburg
The price of tickets to Johannesburg fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Johannesburg page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Johannesburg in South Africa 4 to 5 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 768 , which is $ 47 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 83 more than the average price).
When to buy your Edinburgh-Johannesburg flight ticket and other statistics