How long is the flight from Edmonton to South Africa?

Departing from Edmonton to South Africa will take you 28h 45m. There are 15644 km between Edmonton and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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).

What are the most popular routes from Edmonton to South Africa?

When deciding which route to take from Edmonton to South Africa consider Edmonton - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Edmonton - Cape Town Intl or Edmonton - Durban King Shaka Intl as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edmonton to South Africa?

KLM, United Airlines and Air Canada are the most popular airlines when flying from Edmonton to South Africa.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YEG to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edmonton to South Africa as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edmonton to South Africa?

For a flight from Edmonton to South Africa, you will be flying from Edmonton. Edmonton (YEG) is just 26.9 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from Edmonton to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Edmonton to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Edmonton to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edmonton to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edmonton to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edmonton to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Thu 12/117:10 p.m. -

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Deal found 16/10C$ 1,918

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2 stops36h 48m

Deal found 17/10C$ 1,928

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Thu 12/119:15 a.m. -

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Deal found 14/10C$ 8,053

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Round-trip from	C$ 1,611
One-way from	C$ 953
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	C$ 2,434

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77h 38m total
Edmonton to South Africa

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51h 50m total
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EdmontonJohannesburg

YEG Edmonton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YEGJNB

Edmonton

Sun 28/2

9:25 p.m.-9:15 a.m.

2 stops51h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 953

EdmontonJohannesburg

YEG Edmonton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YEGJNB

Edmonton

Sun 29/11

3:30 p.m.-9:55 a.m.

3 stops58h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,045

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EdmontonJohannesburg

YEG Edmonton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YEGJNB

Edmonton

Mon 2/11

4:50 p.m.-8:25 a.m.

3 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,199

EdmontonCape Town

YEG Edmonton - CPT Cape Town Intl

YEGCPT

Edmonton

Mon 30/11

7:45 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

3 stops48h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,265

EdmontonCape Town

YEG Edmonton - CPT Cape Town Intl

YEGCPT

Edmonton

Sat 28/11

7:45 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

3 stops54h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,281

EdmontonJohannesburg

YEG Edmonton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YEGJNB

Edmonton

Mon 2/11

10:25 p.m.-9:55 a.m.

2 stops51h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,519

EdmontonJohannesburg

YEG Edmonton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YEGJNB

Edmonton

Thu 12/11

9:15 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

11:59 p.m.-8:20 p.m.

2 stops28h 21m

C$ 1,699

EdmontonJohannesburg

YEG Edmonton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YEGJNB

Edmonton

Sun 31/1

9:15 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

11:55 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops48h 05m

C$ 1,760

EdmontonCape Town

YEG Edmonton - CPT Cape Town Intl

YEGCPT

Edmonton

Sun 14/2

8:15 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/3

8:30 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops40h 40m

C$ 1,812

EdmontonCape Town

YEG Edmonton - CPT Cape Town Intl

YEGCPT

Edmonton

Mon 1/3

4:00 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/3

8:35 p.m.-10:04 p.m.

2 stops33h 29m

C$ 1,849

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edmonton to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edmonton to South Africa (average of C$ 1,633). Flying from Edmonton to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 3,149). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edmonton to South Africa?

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edmonton to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Edmonton to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,591 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7.8

Good

1,591 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,591 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

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Delta

7.8

Good

8,649 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,591 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,390 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,591 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,783 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,591 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Edmonton to South Africa?
For a flight from Edmonton to South Africa, you will be flying from Edmonton. Edmonton (YEG) is just 26.9 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from Edmonton to South Africa?
Departing from Edmonton to South Africa will take you 28h 45m. There are 15644 km between Edmonton and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Edmonton to South Africa?
When deciding which route to take from Edmonton to South Africa consider Edmonton - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Edmonton - Cape Town Intl or Edmonton - Durban King Shaka Intl as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Edmonton to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edmonton to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edmonton to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edmonton to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edmonton to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edmonton to South Africa 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 Edmonton to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edmonton to South Africa (average of C$ 1,633). Flying from Edmonton to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 3,149). 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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Air Canada	CheapestC$ 1,467	AverageC$ 1,792	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 1,471	AverageC$ 1,538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 1,546	AverageC$ 1,712	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
KLM	CheapestC$ 1,689	AverageC$ 2,381	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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