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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 545

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 22/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Nov 19 — Nov 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 89 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 20 October 2025.

Mon 1/1217:35EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Thu 5/210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 18/10R13 391
Mon 20/1013:20EDI - JNB
1 stop31h 00mKLM
Mon 27/1023:59JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 11mKLM
Deal found 19/10R14 067
Fri 7/1113:30EDI - JNB
1 stop30h 35mKLM
Sat 29/1123:59JNB - EDI
1 stop34h 41mKLM
Deal found 19/10R14 570
Fri 31/1017:00EDI - JNB
1 stop27h 05mKLM
Sun 23/1123:59JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 11mKLM
Deal found 19/10R14 761
Sun 19/1011:15EDI - JNB
1 stop33h 05mKLM
Sun 26/1023:59JNB - EDI
1 stop34h 41mKLM
Deal found 18/10R14 917
Fri 21/115:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 11mKLM
Deal found 20/10R15 333
Fri 21/1120:45EDI - JNB
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/125:55JNB - EDI
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10R15 732
Tue 28/1013:30EDI - JNB
2 stops20h 40mKLM
Wed 10/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Deal found 20/10R15 941

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 20 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 391

One-way from

R7 545

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 895
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 1/12-5/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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22/11
  • 22/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 713 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 566 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 October 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

Wed 4/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-9:40

1 stop16h 40m

R14 310

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/11

13:30-22:05

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

23:59-8:40

1 stop34h 41m

R14 570

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:05-15:20

1 stop22h 15m

R14 761

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 31/10

17:00-22:05

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

R14 761

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/1

5:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

23:59-10:10

1 stop36h 11m

R15 490

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

20:50-15:05

3 stops40h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

1:35-19:50

2 stops20h 15m

R15 906

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

9:20-10:55

2 stops23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

1:35-19:50

2 stops20h 15m

R15 958

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/1

5:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

R16 010

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/2

17:00-22:05

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

R16 045

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/11

15:20-7:10

2 stops37h 50m

R7 545

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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 17 October 2025.

Booking 89 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 754). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of R13 131). 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 20 October 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.

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 20 October 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 651 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 022 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

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.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 503 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

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.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 461 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

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.

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 5 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 30m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 761. 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 R11 470, Lufthansa will fly you from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R12 226 and R13 100, respectively. Lufthansa is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R10 754). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of R13 131). 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?

Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Fly from Edinburgh to OR Tambo on these airlines

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Top 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

Discover the top 5 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 20 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 470AverageR18 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 226AverageR14 601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 100AverageR16 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 111AverageR15 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 969AverageR18 171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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