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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg from £379

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 January 2026.

Sun 1/205:45EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Sun 8/223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Deal found 2/1£528
Thu 29/111:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/219:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1£537
Sun 1/211:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/219:20JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1£568
Wed 4/311:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/418:00JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1£540
Thu 29/111:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 10mKLM
Thu 5/223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 11mKLM
Deal found 1/1£568
Wed 11/311:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 6/518:00JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1£540
Tue 3/313:30EDI - JNB
2 stops20h 40mKLM
Tue 28/423:15JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 1/1£592
Tue 3/316:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 28/417:50JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1£540
Fri 6/311:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/319:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1£556
Thu 22/111:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/219:05JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1£564
Mon 11/510:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 22/518:00JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1£572

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£537

One-way from

£379

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£660
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 29/1-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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5/2
  • 5/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

05:45-22:05

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

£528

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

£537

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

£540

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

£540

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:50-09:40

1 stop16h 50m

£540

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

£556

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:05-10:00

1 stop16h 55m

£564

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

11:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

19:20-16:05

2 stops22h 45m

£568

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

11:00-12:10

2 stops23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

£568

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/5

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

£572

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 57 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg (average of £459). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of £554). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 2 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways from Edinburgh to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,698 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,139 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,635 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Johannesburg from Edinburgh. Booking flights from Turnhouse (EDI) to Johannesburg should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg from 8 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

    Departing from Edinburgh to Johannesburg will take you 14h 20m. The distance from Edinburgh to Johannesburg is about 5964 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Johannesburg is Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £449 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Turkish Airlines, starting at £481 and £481 round-trip. Air France is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £317. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Edinburgh to Johannesburg for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

    Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights have a stopover in Amsterdam most often. Amsterdam is followed by Istanbul in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Amsterdam?

    Amsterdam travellers tend to visit De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Van Gogh Museum more than anywhere else. Travelers on a layover in Amsterdam can visit De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Van Gogh Museum, by traveling 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively after landing at Amsterdam Schiphol. Travellers can rent a car at Amsterdam Schiphol for an average daily rate of £34 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Istanbul?

    The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii. Taksim Square, Ayasofya and Sultan Ahmet Camii are located about 20.8 mi, 22.2 mi, and 22.3 mi, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Istanbul can hire a car from Istanbul for about £21 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg is London. Doha follows London in terms of the least common stopover location on Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg (average of £459). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of £554). 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 8 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£449Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£481Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£486Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£538Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£555Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£586Average£714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£592Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapest£594Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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