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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg from £328

EDI — JNB
1 Oct — 8 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

Tue 3/1105:40 -
1 stop14h 20m
Thu 19/1123:59 -
1 stop35h 21m
Deal found 29/8£609
Tue 13/1017:50 -
1 stop13h 45m
Tue 20/1019:00 -
2 stops17h 50m
Deal found 28/8£610
Sat 12/922:00 -
2 stops33h 20m
Sat 3/1014:05 -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 30/8£615
Tue 8/905:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 29/923:15 -
2 stops18h 15m
Deal found 29/8£616
Wed 23/905:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 13/1023:15 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 29/8£619
Fri 28/813:10 -
1 stop31h 10m
Thu 17/923:15 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 27/8£639
Thu 26/1110:40 -
1 stop22h 20m
Tue 1/1218:50 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 31/8£639

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

Round-trip from

£607

One-way from

£328

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£692
Air France
  • Air France
  • 11/1-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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9/11
  • 9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/2

06:10-09:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

19:55-23:15

2 stops29h 20m

£654

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/2

08:00-10:00

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/3

19:45-11:55

1 stop18h 10m

£655

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

06:10-08:35

1 stop25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

19:00-17:05

1 stop23h 05m

£667
Fastest return journey

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/2

12:40-09:55

2 stops19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/3

19:55-11:55

2 stops18h 00m

£695

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/1

16:20-11:00

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/2

18:50-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

£715

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/1

16:20-22:25

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/2

18:50-09:40

1 stop16h 50m

£725

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/1

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/2

18:50-09:40

1 stop16h 50m

£725

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/9

22:00-20:35

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

18:50-19:05

1 stop26h 15m

£735

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/9

07:55-04:00

1 stop19h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

£750

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/2

07:40-10:00

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/3

14:30-15:10

3 stops50h 40m

£753

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg (average of £630). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,032). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights typically cost between £633 and £751 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £607 on Multiple Airlines (11 Jan–8 Feb).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 68 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,569 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.8
Good
1,569 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,722 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,478 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,228 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,195 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

  • 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 9 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

    Departing from Edinburgh to Johannesburg will take you 16h 40m. 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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £405 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Lufthansa, starting at £489 and £543 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 44% 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £312. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Turkish Airlines, 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 Doha most often. Doha is followed by Amsterdam in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg.

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

    The majority of Amsterdam visitors spend their time at St. Nicholas Church, Melkweg, and De Dam. St. Nicholas Church, Melkweg and De Dam are located about 7.4 mi, 6.3 mi, and 7.0 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Amsterdam can hire a car from Amsterdam Schiphol for about £36 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 Istanbul. London follows Istanbul 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg (average of £630). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,032). 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 9 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£405Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£489Average£710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£543Average£779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£550Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapest£580Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£628Average£978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapest£651Average£915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£653Average£730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£677Average£777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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