Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg
Cheap return flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Johannesburg flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- British Airways
- KLM
- Lufthansa
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Emirates
- Qatar Airways
- Turkish Airlines
These airlines fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
15 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Edinburgh to Johannesburg.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Edinburgh/Johannesburg route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Johannesburg and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. British Airways is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Look out for their deals! The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route from Edinburgh to Johannesburg on 06/05/2026 at 15:45 for £52.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 8 airlines that operate the 8,000 km flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or look for last-minute deals. Check out British Airways for budget options. The average flight duration is about 15 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information, complete the payment, and consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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