Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg from £453
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 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Johannesburg are usually found in May or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday
Cheap 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 11 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 November 2025.
Tue 11/1120:30EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 35mKLM
Tue 18/1123:59JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 11mKLM
Deal found 10/11£586
Mon 1/1211:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/1219:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11£592
Fri 21/1105:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Deal found 9/11£602
Mon 1/1211:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 30mAir France
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 36mAir France
Deal found 9/11£622
Mon 1/1208:10EDI - JNB
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1219:10JNB - EDI
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11£669
Fri 21/1109:25EDI - JNB
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1206:30JNB - EDI
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11£691
Mon 1/1206:00EDI - JNB
2 stops19h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 15/1201:35JNB - EDI
2 stops21h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/11£700
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 11 November 2025.
Tue 3/316:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 28/417:55JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/11£591
Tue 5/512:50EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/519:00JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£624
Thu 26/313:30EDI - JNB
1 stop30h 35mKLM
Sun 26/423:15JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 9/11£625
Wed 4/311:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/418:00JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/11£592
Thu 2/417:15EDI - JNB
1 stop27h 05mKLM
Sun 26/423:15JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 10/11£643
Tue 3/316:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 27/418:00JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11£592
Tue 3/316:20EDI - JNB
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/418:00JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11£676
Wed 11/311:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 6/518:00JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11£592
Thu 5/311:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/319:05JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/11£639
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Johannesburg. Data last updated 11 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 11/1120:30EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 35mKLM
Tue 18/1123:59JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 11mKLM
Deal found 10/11£586
Fri 21/1105:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Deal found 9/11£602
Fri 21/1109:25EDI - JNB
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1206:30JNB - EDI
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11£691
Mon 1/1211:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/1219:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11£592
Mon 1/1211:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 30mAir France
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 36mAir France
Deal found 9/11£622
Mon 1/1208:10EDI - JNB
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1219:10JNB - EDI
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11£669
Mon 1/1206:00EDI - JNB
2 stops19h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 15/1201:35JNB - EDI
2 stops21h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/11£700
One-way flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
Tue 16/1206:35EDI - JNB
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£453
Tue 16/1216:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11£763
Mon 17/1112:05EDI - JNB
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£1,231
Mon 17/1111:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/11£2,016
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg that are best for you.
Fly from
Edinburgh
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Johannesburg
Route
Depart
Return
Price
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 3/3
16:20-10:50
1 stop16h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 28/4
17:55-09:40
1 stop16h 45m
£591
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 4/3
11:00-10:50
1 stop21h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 29/4
18:00-09:40
1 stop16h 40m
£592
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 3/3
16:20-10:50
1 stop16h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 27/4
18:00-15:50
1 stop22h 50m
£592
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 11/3
11:00-10:50
1 stop21h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 6/5
18:00-15:50
1 stop22h 50m
£592
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 5/5
12:50-08:35
2 stops18h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 19/5
19:00-17:10
1 stop23h 10m
£624
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 26/3
13:30-22:05
1 stop30h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 26/4
23:15-21:45
1 stop23h 30m
£625
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
11:00-10:50
1 stop21h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/3
19:05-15:20
1 stop22h 15m
£639
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 2/4
17:15-21:20
1 stop27h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 26/4
23:15-21:45
1 stop23h 30m
£643
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 3/3
16:20-16:05
2 stops21h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 27/4
18:00-15:50
1 stop22h 50m
£676
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 16/12
06:35-20:10
3 stops35h 35m
£453
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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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 7 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 89 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 £471). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg in October is currently the most expensive (average of £570). 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 JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 11 November 2025.
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.
Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
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 16h 30m. The distance from Edinburgh to Johannesburg is about 5964 mi.
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 £460 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Turkish Airlines, starting at £495 and £496 round-trip. Air France is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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 London 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 Melkweg more than anywhere else. Travelers on a layover in Amsterdam can visit De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg, by traveling 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.3 mi, respectively after landing at Amsterdam Schiphol. Travellers can rent a car at Amsterdam Schiphol for an average daily rate of £33 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in London?
The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and London Bridge. Hyde Park, Tower Bridge and London Bridge are located about 12.5 mi, 16.5 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in London can hire a car from London Heathrow for about £22 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 Doha. Istanbul follows Doha 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 £471). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg in October is currently the most expensive (average of £570). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 11 November 2025.
Top 8 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg
Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg. 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 November 2025.
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