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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 464

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Mar 11 — Mar 181
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 9 February 2026.

Thu 5/39:25
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop34h 40m
KLM
Sun 15/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop25h 11m
KLM
Deal found 9/2R10 464
Sat 28/211:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Air France
Wed 18/319:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
Air France
Deal found 6/2R10 544
Sun 1/311:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Air France
Wed 18/319:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
Air France
Deal found 6/2R10 576
Sat 28/217:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/319:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R10 721
Sun 1/317:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/319:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R10 753
Sat 28/218:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop26h 05m
KLM
Tue 17/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Deal found 6/2R10 881
Sun 1/320:30
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop23h 35m
KLM
Tue 17/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Deal found 6/2R10 913
Sat 28/213:30
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/319:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R11 057
Sun 1/313:30
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/319:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R11 089
Thu 19/310:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/316:50
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2R11 153

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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 544

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 990
Air France
  • Air France
  • 28/2-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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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 9 February 2026.
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

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Price

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

18:00-22:05

1 stop26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

R10 881

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

10:40-14:20

2 stops25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

16:50-14:50

2 stops23h 00m

R11 153

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

6:00-7:50

2 stops48h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

18:35-17:35

2 stops24h 00m

R11 570

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R11 987

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R11 987

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

17:00-22:05

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

19:20-12:45

2 stops19h 25m

R12 019

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

R12 099

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R12 275

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

13:30-12:10

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

23:59-8:45

1 stop34h 46m

R12 339

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/6

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R11 121

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

Booking 69 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R8 173). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 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.

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 9 February 2026.
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
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 210 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 775 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 721 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 21h 50m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 987. 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 214, 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 Lufthansa and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R10 351 and R10 954, respectively. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 58% 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 650 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 Emirates, with prices starting from R6 579 and R9 026, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R8 173). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 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?

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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 9 February 2026.
British Airways flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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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 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 214AverageR12 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 351AverageR15 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 954AverageR15 863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 996AverageR16 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 112AverageR15 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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