EDI - JNB

£338 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
£589
Typical prices: £687-£573
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Wed 6/5Thu 14/5
EDI - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£338
Typical prices: £483-£676
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Tue 5/5
EDI - JNB • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from £621 (return)
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There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Johannesburg. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £775 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 32m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

Wed, 6 May - Thu, 14 May
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21:20 - 08:15
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JNB
33h 55m
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10:05 - 20:05
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EDI
35h 00m
1 stop
£589Multiple Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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09:45 - 07:30
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JNB
44h 45m
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18:35 - 20:30
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EDI
26h 55m
2 stops
£592Multiple Airlines
Wed, 24 Jun - Tue, 14 Jul
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09:50 - 08:20
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JNB
45h 30m
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19:10 - 21:45
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EDI
27h 35m
2 stops
£601Multiple Airlines
Thu, 25 Jun - Thu, 16 Jul
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07:25 - 08:20
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JNB
47h 55m
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14:45 - 15:20
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EDI
25h 35m
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£604Multiple Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Fri, 22 May
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15:45 - 08:15
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JNB
39h 30m
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20:40 - 02:15
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EDI
30h 35m
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£618Multiple Airlines
Tue, 23 Jun - Tue, 14 Jul
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10:30 - 08:20
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JNB
20h 50m
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12:40 - 13:05
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EDI
25h 25m
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£620Multiple Airlines
Wed, 24 Jun - Tue, 14 Jul
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13:10 - 21:20
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31h 10m
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36h 00m
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£621KLM
Mon, 1 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
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JNB
35h 35m
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35h 00m
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£622Multiple Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Sat, 16 May
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16:45 - 08:15
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JNB
38h 30m
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36h 00m
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£624Multiple Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Wed, 27 May
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42h 00m
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25h 30m
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£625Multiple Airlines
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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 May.

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 May, where tickets cost £609 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £921 and £920 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 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£338
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 29% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £338 for a one-way ticket and £589 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg are Emirates and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of £744 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £993 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1485 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.6Comfort
7.3Food
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It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

10.0 Excellentsmit, Mar 2026
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It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

You are the best, keep up the good work. Thank you for allowing me and my family to fly with comfort.i am waiting for upgrade some day. Thanks again

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

The service was good but the food was a NO

no qatar did noting wrong Kayak messed up my whole vacation . Went early to check in at The Cairo, Egypt airport to find our I had not tickets to board , Kayak and/or Affirm never sent the money for my flight that I paid for and booked. So I had no flight at 12am in a foreign country and I had to scramble and find anther very costly other option just so that could fly home. Fucken horrible experience.

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

Middle seats SUCK!!!! I paid more money than I should have because of your terrible site Kayak.com. I'll try to use your competitors going forward. I am so disappointed you would play off business class.com as business class seats

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

They lost my bag and I still have not received it

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

Staff could have been friendlier and offered drinks more often

They have adopted a crazy "no paper boarding passes at all cost policy". We spent half an our at the checkin stall – my elderly mother and her grandchildren were flying. She had no phone reception for some reason (besides being an inexperienced smartphone user), the kids had dumbphones, And they still won't issue a paper boarding pass. We had to do a lengthy dance with getting the boarding pass SMS on my phone and transferring them to her phone via WiFi. This was horrible, honestly. I can't imagine how they could manage it without me being there. Trees (and airline profits) should be less important than people.

two of our bags didn't arrive - this is nonsense given we weren't connecting from anywhere and the flight wasn't full so there shouldn't have been a weight problem. Also, business class and star alliance gold, my bags should have been prioritized.

Crew were unfriendly, touch screen for movies didn't work very well, seats were tight and uncomfortable

I was asked window seat on check in in Dar-es-Salaam. The person on the deck told me "yes, no problem", but gave me 10e and 25b seats! Better just to say "no"

Space between seats is challenging but otherwise excellent service in every way.

The airline could improve its business class seats and privacy in line with its competitors.

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

food options were terrible. for a 10-hour flight, there should be 2 decent meals. Also, flight attendants should come around with drinks more than just at the meals.

Smooth flight. The seats were comfortable but the reclining mechanism didn't work very well. My wife's seat required the flight attendant to push the seat forward while she pushed the button. The leg support didn't want to return to its home under the seat. I ordered the diabetic meal which was full of carbs. It was low in sugar but carbs turn into sugar so was it really diabetic? Overall the flight was pleasant, long but pleasant.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Food options limited and quality wasn’t very good. I was I was in premium economy and the people in front of me pushed their seats back to fully reclined position which made it difficult for me. My seat wouldn’t recline at all. I suggest that BA restrict the recliner more. Also, the audio in my headset didn’t work unless I held it in all the time. Entertainment choices were good. Customer services is excellent. Thank you to BA team.

Horrible, the plane is just old and junky...Filthy restroom, seat was as hard as rock. The food, mystery side dish, inedible..geez..just Horrible. Never flying BA again

Club Europe is always lovely. I really enjoy everything about it. One thing that has changed in recent years though, is the swap to Prosecco from Champagne in the lounges. This is really disappointing. I really don’t like Prosecco, and always looked forward to a lovely glass of champagne in the lounge. Is it possible to change back? It does make the whole experience a little more of a luxury experience.

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

The crew on the flight were not particularly pleasant and fluid restriction was an issue. I was not allowed to fill my water bottle. Crew didn't check on passengers other than meal service.

You will pay for everything and feels like the airplane is old

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