Statistics on Edinburgh-Johannesburg flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Johannesburg (from: Edinburgh)

The average price to go to Johannesburg from Edinburgh airport is $ 929 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 782 (in may) and $ 1117 (in august), which is a saving of $ 147 or a surplus of $ 188 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $774 to $829 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Johannesburg before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Johannesburg plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Johannesburg from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 782, saving $ 147 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 929). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1117).

Flight Edinburgh-Johannesburg: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 723 $ 878 fair price
February$ 715 $ 866 fair price
March$ 675 $ 809 good price
April$ 785 $ 917 fair price
May$ 672 $ 782 very good price
June$ 714 $ 886 fair price
July$ 961 $ 1110 high price
August$ 961 $ 1117 very high price
September$ 741 $ 896 fair price
October$ 777 $ 949 fair price
November$ 732 $ 864 fair price
December$ 893 $ 1072 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg range from $497 to $1327. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $498 to $553), 1% at the maximum price (from $1271 to $1327). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $774 to $829 (17% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Johannesburg flight

There are 13 companies that serve Edinburgh from Johannesburg airport: EasyJet, KLM, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, Air France, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Aer Lingus, Swiss and Etihad Airways.

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Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Johannesburg route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Edinburgh-Johannesburg flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $34. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $48.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $45. Conversely, departing from Johannesburg on a friday may cost you an additional $41.

Top prices Edinburgh-Johannesburg

Round tripDatesPrice
Edinburgh → Johannesburg05-05 to 19-05-2025$ 711 
Edinburgh → Johannesburg08-05 to 28-05-2025$ 640 
Edinburgh → Johannesburg09-05 to 19-05-2025$ 713 
Edinburgh → Johannesburg10-05 to 23-05-2025$ 712 
Edinburgh → Johannesburg12-05 to 19-05-2025$ 712 
Edinburgh → Johannesburg02-06 to 16-06-2025$ 717 
Edinburgh → Johannesburg04-06 to 16-06-2025$ 708 
Edinburgh → Johannesburg07-06 to 21-06-2025$ 697 
Edinburgh → Johannesburg08-09 to 15-09-2025$ 713 
Edinburgh → Johannesburg19-01 to 26-01-2026$ 706 

When to book your flight Edinburgh - Johannesburg to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Johannesburg flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Johannesburg, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 865 $, which is a saving of 64 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (109 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Johannesburg flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 759 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 853), 5 to 6 months ($ 837), 6 to 7 months ($ 801), 7 to 8 months ($ 790), 8 to 9 months ($ 838), 11 to 12 months ($ 801)
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 794 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 864), 3 to 4 months ($ 862), 4 to 5 months ($ 854), 7 to 8 months ($ 832), 8 to 9 months ($ 803), 9 to 10 months ($ 809)
March

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 731 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 774), 3 to 4 months ($ 791), 8 to 9 months ($ 751), 9 to 10 months ($ 793)
April

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 791 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 854), 5 to 6 months ($ 819), 6 to 7 months ($ 908), 7 to 8 months ($ 910), 8 to 9 months ($ 865), 9 to 10 months ($ 820)
May

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 732 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 772), 2 to 3 months ($ 782), 5 to 6 months ($ 738), 7 to 8 months ($ 763), 10 to 11 months ($ 778)
June

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 755 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 881), 2 to 3 months ($ 806), 3 to 4 months ($ 860), 4 to 5 months ($ 792), 5 to 6 months ($ 801), 6 to 7 months ($ 775)
July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 983 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1039), 3 to 4 months ($ 1083), 4 to 5 months ($ 1090), 5 to 6 months ($ 1080), 6 to 7 months ($ 1012), 8 to 9 months ($ 986), 9 to 10 months ($ 1004), 10 to 11 months ($ 1001)
August

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 943 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1078), 2 to 3 months ($ 1106), 3 to 4 months ($ 1054), 4 to 5 months ($ 1096), 5 to 6 months ($ 1102), 7 to 8 months ($ 1091), 9 to 10 months ($ 1002), 10 to 11 months ($ 1095)
September

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 792 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 832), 3 to 4 months ($ 873), 5 to 6 months ($ 808), 6 to 7 months ($ 815), 7 to 8 months ($ 836), 9 to 10 months ($ 836), 10 to 11 months ($ 851)
October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 797 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 915), 2 to 3 months ($ 866), 3 to 4 months ($ 838), 4 to 5 months ($ 801), 6 to 7 months ($ 866)
November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 769 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 859), 3 to 4 months ($ 862), 4 to 5 months ($ 782), 6 to 7 months ($ 774), 10 to 11 months ($ 850)
December

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 959 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1062), 4 to 5 months ($ 1044), 5 to 6 months ($ 983), 6 to 7 months ($ 1036), 8 to 9 months ($ 1004), 10 to 11 months ($ 1039)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Johannesburg are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $13. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $25 more.

Edinburgh to Johannesburg: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 1131
$878 to $2944		Find a flight
May 2025$ 742
$640 to $880		Find a flight
June 2025$ 764
$697 to $860		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1209
$826 to $3633		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1128
$953 to $1318		Find a flight
September 2025$ 819
$713 to $898		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1237
$819 to $5164		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1076
$736 to $3631		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1458
$802 to $4202		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1780
$706 to $6066		Find a flight
February 2026$ 802
$714 to $860		Find a flight
March 2026$ 902
$838 to $1043		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, september and february are cheaper to travel to Johannesburg. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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