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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R12 380

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Jan 26 — Feb 21
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or May, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 380

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 922
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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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 21 January 2025.

Fri 2/510:35EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/517:55JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R12 380
Sat 8/318:20EDI - JNB
1 stop25h 40mKLM
Mon 24/319:40JNB - EDI
2 stops19h 00mKLM
Deal found 21/1R12 510
Sat 1/36:30EDI - JNB
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/319:05JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R13 200
Tue 21/111:30EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 30mAir France
Tue 28/123:55JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 55mAir France
Deal found 20/1R13 816
Thu 13/313:25EDI - JNB
2 stops24h 25mKenya Airways
Sun 23/31:15JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/1R14 338
Thu 6/320:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 10mEmirates
Thu 13/318:50JNB - EDI
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 20/1R15 867
Mon 15/916:25EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 16/1019:25JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1R15 904
Sat 25/114:05EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 8/213:20JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/1R16 444
Thu 6/314:05EDI - JNB
2 stops22h 15mRwandAir
Wed 12/33:10JNB - EDI
2 stops28h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 20/1R18 533

Find flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo within your budget

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 21 January 2025.

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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/5

10:35-10:35

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

17:55-15:50

1 stop22h 55m

R12 380

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/3

18:20-22:00

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

19:40-12:40

2 stops19h 00m

R12 510

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 1/3

6:30-10:50

2 stops26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

19:05-20:25

2 stops27h 20m

R13 200

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 13/3

13:25-15:50

2 stops24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

1:15-23:10

2 stops23h 55m

R14 338

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/3

20:40-20:50

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

18:50-19:05

1 stop26h 15m

R15 867

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/3

6:00-22:00

2 stops38h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

19:40-13:50

1 stop20h 10m

R16 650

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/3

14:05-14:20

2 stops22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

3:10-6:00

2 stops28h 50m

R18 533

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/2

17:50-15:35

2 stops19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

9:35-6:00

3 stops22h 25m

R19 409

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 2025.

Booking 58 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 R89). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 21 January 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 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 21 January 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 754 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 931 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

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 6 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at R12 380, 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 Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R12 510 and R14 338, respectively. Turkish Airlines 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 R89). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

Discover the top 6 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 21 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR13 500AverageR18 485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 731AverageR15 680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 771AverageR17 760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 267AverageR16 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR14 269AverageR17 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 596AverageR23 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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