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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £357

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£568

One-way from

£357

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£901
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/9-6/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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12/11
  • 12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£48 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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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 July 2025.

Mon 15/916:50EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/1017:55JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/7£568
Sat 23/806:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Fri 5/923:30JNB - EDI
1 stop33h 55mKLM
Deal found 14/7£587
Fri 24/1009:10EDI - JNB
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1119:40JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£593
Thu 30/1011:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 10mAir France
Sun 23/1119:40JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 00mAir France
Deal found 14/7£608
Tue 30/915:10EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 28/1008:50JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/7£622
Wed 1/1012:40EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 55mBrussels Airlines
Tue 14/1019:00JNB - EDI
2 stops17h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 14/7£652
Tue 30/914:45EDI - JNB
2 stops22h 35mRwandAir
Mon 27/1003:10JNB - EDI
2 stops35h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 14/7£664
Thu 2/1013:20EDI - JNB
2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 13/1017:00JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/7£688
Thu 30/1006:00EDI - JNB
1 stop25h 30mLufthansa
Sun 23/1110:10JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 14/7£710

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo 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 15 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/9

16:50-10:35

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

17:55-09:35

1 stop16h 40m

£568

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/8

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

23:30-08:25

1 stop33h 55m

£587

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/10

09:10-21:20

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

£593

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/10

11:40-11:50

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

£608

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

15:10-16:10

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

08:50-06:00

1 stop23h 10m

£622

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

12:40-08:35

2 stops18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:00-11:50

2 stops17h 50m

£652

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

14:45-14:20

2 stops22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

03:10-12:35

2 stops35h 25m

£664

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

13:20-00:25

2 stops34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

17:00-19:40

2 stops27h 40m

£688

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/10

06:00-09:30

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

10:10-16:55

2 stops32h 45m

£710

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/11

07:00-14:05

2 stops29h 05m

£357

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 15 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andSWISS from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,466 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,657 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,603 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,901 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Edinburgh, you will be flying from Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh. There are 0 flights from Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 9 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (£568), KLM (£587), and Air France (£608) offers the cheapest pricing from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £378. Users have also found prices from £467 and £469 on RwandAir and SWISS, respectively.

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

    Most of the time, Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Amsterdam. London sees the next most stopovers on Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

  • 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. De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg are located about 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.3 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travellers in need of a car in Amsterdam can hire one for about £33 per day.

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

    Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, or Royal Albert Hall can do so by travelling 12.5 mi, 16.5 mi, and 12.2 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their stopover in London can hire a car from London Heathrow for about £35 per day.

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

    Of the flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Doha. Istanbul sees the next fewest stopovers on Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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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Fly from Edinburgh to OR Tambo on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 15 July 2025.
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Top 9 airlines flying from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. 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 15 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£468Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£486Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£490Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£510Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£561Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£586Average£764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£588Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapest£604Average£773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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RwandAirCheapest£660Average£978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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