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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R6 617

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Aug 10 — Aug 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

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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 11 July 2026.

Thu 13/87:25
EDI
-
JNB
3 stops47h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/810:05
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R14 470
Fri 28/85:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
KLM
Thu 17/923:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 7/7R14 567
Tue 27/1016:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/1118:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R14 600
Thu 13/88:55
EDI
-
JNB
3 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/819:10
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R14 616
Sat 24/1010:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 6/110:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R14 746
Tue 1/1216:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/1218:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R14 763
Thu 3/913:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 35m
Lufthansa
Mon 14/919:00
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops22h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 9/7R14 844
Wed 2/910:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops45h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R14 860

Find 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 11 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 470

One-way from

R6 617

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R19 656
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 13/8-22/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 82h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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25/8
  • 25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R17 013 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 894 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/1

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

13:30-15:20

2 stops27h 50m

R14 486

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/1

16:20-11:00

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/1

18:50-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

R14 811

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/1

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/1

13:30-15:20

2 stops27h 50m

R14 909
Fastest return journey

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/8

5:45-21:20

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

R14 990

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

10:40-9:40

2 stops21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

0:20-9:40

1 stop35h 20m

R15 332

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 31/12

9:30-10:55

2 stops23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/1

17:00-23:10

2 stops32h 10m

R16 275

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/1

16:20-9:40

2 stops39h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

18:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

R16 437

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/1

10:40-9:40

2 stops21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/1

0:20-9:40

1 stop35h 20m

R16 437
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

7:40-8:20

2 stops46h 40m

R7 170

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/10

15:25-3:55

3 stops35h 30m

R8 779

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

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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?

Booking 68 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R13 803). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 632). 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 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 11 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as KLM,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 443 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 107 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Turnhouse; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Edinburgh airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 11,0 km journey to Turnhouse (EDI) from Edinburgh’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A quick flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 14h 35m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 990. Edinburgh and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 9598 km. 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 OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at R6 305, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R10 092 and R11 078, respectively. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 60% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    R5 732 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and British Airways, with prices starting from R5 976 and R11 289, respectively.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R13 803). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 632). 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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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 11 July 2026.
British Airways flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo
KLM flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo
Qatar Airways flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Top 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

Discover the top 4 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 305AverageR13 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 092AverageR15 290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 078AverageR17 669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 289AverageR15 774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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