Are direct flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more connections can often be cheaper, so it's worth comparing both options based on your budget and time constraints.

Can flexible travel dates help on Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by even a few days may yield better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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79% AI deal score
$967
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Johannesburg to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Fares for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh typically range from $1214–$1609, with a median of $1415. Right now, fares are near the typical level, and about 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence for price changes on this route.

If you're looking for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh, the cheapest time to fly is often during July, with a median fare of $852. Other cost-effective months include October, where the median fare is $860, and December, with a median of $866.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Edinburgh takes about 24h 45m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

The distance between Johannesburg and Edinburgh is approximately 9606 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means travelers should anticipate a substantial journey duration.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Regular price: $819 - $1,368

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 819 USD and 1368 USD. The current lowest deal is 861 USD with KLM for travel from Nov 6 to Nov 19.

now $861

Low $819

High $1,368

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to EDI is July, with a median price of $853. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1604. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $853

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,604

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Turkish Airlines

KLM

easyJet UK

Norwegian Air Shuttle

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Edinburgh

Johannesburg (JNB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Qatar Airways

$1,032

$1,177

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Edinburgh

Johannesburg (JNB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Qatar Airways

$1,028

$1,185

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Edinburgh

Johannesburg (JNB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Qatar Airways

$1,082

$1,179

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Edinburgh

Johannesburg (JNB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Qatar Airways

$1,032

$1,187

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Edinburgh

Johannesburg (JNB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Qatar Airways

$1,070

$1,180

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Edinburgh

Johannesburg (JNB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Qatar Airways

$1,069

$1,187

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$1,257 → $923

27%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$1,212 → $923

24%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$1,325 → $1,067

19%

13 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 21

$1,282 → $1,034

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Johannesburg - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Edinburgh are near the typical level at $861.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July, October, and December offer the lowest median prices, starting at $852.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 24h 45m

Flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 24h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights available for this route; all flights include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers a deal at $861

KLM has a recent deal for $861 from Johannesburg to Edinburgh, according to Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, offering opportunities for savings.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$790

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for reaching Edinburgh, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$827

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow Airport (GLA) is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh.

📍 ~70 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car, train, or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$811

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

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Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From JNB

Elite

Mar 08

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

94% AI deal score

$5,684

$3,020

Save $2,664

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Apr 05

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$5,113

$2,974

Save $2,139

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Apr 12

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$5,013

$2,974

Save $2,039

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Apr 02

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$5,088

$2,989

Save $2,099

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Apr 04

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$5,115

$2,989

Save $2,126

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Apr 14

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$5,069

$2,989

Save $2,080

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Mar 08

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$5,564

$3,019

Save $2,545

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Mar 12

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$5,558

$3,022

Save $2,536

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Mar 14

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$5,573

$3,063

Save $2,510

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Apr 04

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$5,164

$3,077

Save $2,087

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Mar 26

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$5,372

$3,106

Save $2,266

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Mar 12

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$5,555

$3,119

Save $2,436

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices from various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends for a few weeks before booking may help you identify a good time to purchase your tickets.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options or alternative routes. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Johannesburg to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Regular price: $819 - $1,368

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 819 USD and 1368 USD. The current lowest deal is 861 USD with KLM for travel from Nov 6 to Nov 19.

now $861

Low $819

High $1,368

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to EDI is July, with a median price of $853. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1604. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $853

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,604

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Turkish Airlines

KLM

easyJet UK

Norwegian Air Shuttle

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Edinburgh

Johannesburg (JNB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Qatar Airways

$1,032

$1,177

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Edinburgh

Johannesburg (JNB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Qatar Airways

$1,028

$1,185

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Edinburgh

Johannesburg (JNB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Qatar Airways

$1,082

$1,179

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Edinburgh

Johannesburg (JNB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Qatar Airways

$1,032

$1,187

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Edinburgh

Johannesburg (JNB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Qatar Airways

$1,070

$1,180

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Edinburgh

Johannesburg (JNB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Qatar Airways

$1,069

$1,187

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$1,257 → $923

27%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$1,212 → $923

24%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$1,325 → $1,067

19%

13 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 21

$1,282 → $1,034

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Johannesburg - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Edinburgh are near the typical level at $861.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July, October, and December offer the lowest median prices, starting at $852.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 24h 45m

Flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 24h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights available for this route; all flights include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers a deal at $861

KLM has a recent deal for $861 from Johannesburg to Edinburgh, according to Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, offering opportunities for savings.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$790

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for reaching Edinburgh, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$827

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow Airport (GLA) is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$5,555

$3,119

Save $2,436

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Johannesburg to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Johannesburg - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Connecting flights average 24h 45m

No direct flights available

KLM offers a deal at $861

Deals appear regularly

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

Mar 08

Apr 05

Apr 12

Apr 02

Apr 04

Apr 14

Mar 08

Mar 12

Mar 14

Apr 04

Mar 26

Mar 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

When should I book flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

Are direct flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights?

Related routes

More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to Edinburgh from other cities

Johannesburg to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Johannesburg - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Connecting flights average 24h 45m

No direct flights available

KLM offers a deal at $861

Deals appear regularly

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

Mar 08

Apr 05

Apr 12

Apr 02

Apr 04

Apr 14

Mar 08

Mar 12

Mar 14

Apr 04

Mar 26

Mar 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

When should I book flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?