EDI - JNB

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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg departing on 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£611
Typical prices: £661-£947
Turkish Airlines
Thu 31/12Sat 16/1
EDI - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£276
Typical prices: £425-£604
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/9
EDI - JNB • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Johannesburg. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg £755 (return)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 14h 24m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 13% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg (EDI-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

Thu, 31 Dec - Sat, 16 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 09:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 00m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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13:30 - 09:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
46h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul
£611Turkish Airlines
Thu, 31 Dec - Sat, 16 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 09:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 00m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 09:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
46h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul
£612Turkish Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 08:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 20m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:50 - 19:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
35h 35m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Rome Fiumicino Tirana Rinas
£612Multiple Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:25 - 08:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 55m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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19:10 - 22:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl London Stansted
£612Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
KLM Logo
13:25 - 22:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
23:59 - 23:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£620KLM
Fri, 28 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep
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05:45 - 21:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:15 - 12:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£620KLM
Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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06:10 - 08:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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08:45 - 16:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
32h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£645Lufthansa
Mon, 9 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
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06:10 - 09:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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19:55 - 11:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main
£652Lufthansa
Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 25 Oct
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05:45 - 10:55EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 - 23:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
37h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
£692Kenya Airways
Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
Kenya Airways Logo
05:45 - 00:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 23:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
£694Kenya Airways
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in December.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Edinburgh usually cost between £685 and £870 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £611 on Turkish Airlines (31 Dec–16 Jan).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is April, where tickets cost £628 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,027 and £845 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£276
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (42% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £276 for a one-way ticket and £611 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

    Edinburgh airport is called Edinburgh Turnhouse and the only airport in Johannesburg is Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Johannesburg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg, Emirates or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of £713 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £710 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Edinburgh (EDI)
OR Tambo (JNB)