Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R11 777
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 28/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or March, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday
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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 25 November 2025.
Tue 25/1111:40EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 25mAir France
Tue 2/1219:20JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 20mAir France
Deal found 24/11R14 426
Tue 25/1112:45EDI - JNB
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1216:50JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R16 037
Mon 8/126:05EDI - JNB
1 stop25h 25mLufthansa
Mon 15/1210:40JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 24/11R16 591
Mon 8/1218:40EDI - JNB
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/129:40JNB - EDI
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R17 076
Mon 8/127:30EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1219:35JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/11R17 215
Thu 4/129:20EDI - JNB
1 stop34h 45mKLM
Mon 29/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop34h 41mKLM
Deal found 23/11R18 219
Fri 26/1214:00EDI - JNB
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/114:30JNB - EDI
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R18 237
Fri 12/1217:10EDI - JNB
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/113:25JNB - EDI
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R19 743
Best flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Thu 15/114:05EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 31/119:35JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/11R14 946
Fri 13/217:00EDI - JNB
1 stop27h 05mKLM
Tue 24/223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 06mKLM
Deal found 24/11R15 119
Sun 8/37:30EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 21/313:45JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11R15 327
Mon 12/15:50EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 9/212:05JNB - EDI
2 stops34h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/11R15 535
Sun 8/322:35EDI - JNB
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/313:45JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R15 829
Mon 12/15:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Mon 9/223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Deal found 24/11R15 500
Wed 11/39:25EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 5/51:15JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/11R15 743
Thu 15/111:00EDI - JNB
1 stop33h 05mKLM
Sat 31/119:20JNB - EDI
2 stops16h 50mKLM
Deal found 23/11R16 089
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Data last updated 25 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 25/1111:40EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 25mAir France
Tue 2/1219:20JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 20mAir France
Deal found 24/11R14 426
Tue 25/1112:45EDI - JNB
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1216:50JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R16 037
Thu 4/129:20EDI - JNB
1 stop34h 45mKLM
Mon 29/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop34h 41mKLM
Deal found 23/11R18 219
Mon 8/126:05EDI - JNB
1 stop25h 25mLufthansa
Mon 15/1210:40JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 24/11R16 591
Mon 8/1218:40EDI - JNB
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/129:40JNB - EDI
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R17 076
Mon 8/127:30EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1219:35JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/11R17 215
Fri 12/1217:10EDI - JNB
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/113:25JNB - EDI
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R19 743
Fri 26/1214:00EDI - JNB
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/114:30JNB - EDI
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R18 237
One-way flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Sun 28/1219:30EDI - JNB
3 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R11 777
Tue 16/126:35EDI - JNB
3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R11 863
Sun 28/125:45EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Deal found 23/11R16 366
Tue 16/1220:55EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 40mEmirates
Deal found 24/11R22 168
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 25 November 2025.
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 25 November 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
Thu 15/1
14:05-8:40
1 stop16h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 31/1
19:35-8:25
1 stop14h 50m
R14 946
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 13/2
17:00-22:05
1 stop27h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 24/2
23:59-20:05
1 stop22h 06m
R15 119
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 8/3
7:30-8:40
1 stop23h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 21/3
13:45-6:00
1 stop18h 15m
R15 327
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 12/1
5:50-22:05
1 stop14h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/2
23:59-16:05
1 stop18h 06m
R15 500
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 12/1
5:50-10:55
2 stops27h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/2
12:05-20:55
2 stops34h 50m
R15 535
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 11/3
9:25-10:55
2 stops23h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 5/5
1:15-8:35
2 stops32h 20m
R15 743
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 8/3
22:35-10:30
2 stops33h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 21/3
13:45-6:00
1 stop18h 15m
R15 829
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 15/1
11:00-22:05
1 stop33h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 31/1
19:20-10:10
2 stops16h 50m
R16 089
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 16/12
6:35-3:55
3 stops43h 20m
R11 863
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 28/12
19:05-3:55
2 stops30h 50m
R13 561
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo
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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 21 November 2025.
Booking 57 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R10 738). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of R12 989). 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 25 November 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 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 700.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 00m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.
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 25 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
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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 16h 35m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 946. 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 R12 207, 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 Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R13 080 and R13 090, respectively. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R10 738). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of R12 989). 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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