How long is the flight from Edmonton to South Africa?

Departing from Edmonton to South Africa will take you 26h 40m. There are 15706 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.

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Deal found 3/9C$ 2,016

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Sun 29/114:17 p.m. -

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Round-trip from	C$ 1,677
One-way from	C$ 908
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	C$ 2,154

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76h 52m total
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YEG Edmonton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YEGJNB

Edmonton

Mon 12/10

9:10 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

3 stops63h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 908

EdmontonCape Town

YEG Edmonton - CPT Cape Town Intl

YEGCPT

Edmonton

Mon 19/10

4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

3 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,015

EdmontonJohannesburg

YEG Edmonton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YEGJNB

Edmonton

Sun 28/2

7:00 a.m.-7:20 a.m.

2 stops40h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,057

EdmontonCape Town

YEG Edmonton - CPT Cape Town Intl

YEGCPT

Edmonton

Thu 22/10

4:30 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

3 stops45h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,141

EdmontonCape Town

YEG Edmonton - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Edmonton

Sat 17/10

4:30 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

3 stops45h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,165

EdmontonJohannesburg

YEG Edmonton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Edmonton

Mon 5/10

9:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

3 stops58h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,179

EdmontonJohannesburg

YEG Edmonton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YEGJNB

Edmonton

Tue 20/10

3:00 p.m.-9:50 a.m.

3 stops34h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,205

EdmontonJohannesburg

YEG Edmonton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YEGJNB

Edmonton

Wed 23/9

1:40 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

3 stops58h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,259

EdmontonJohannesburg

YEG Edmonton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YEGJNB

Edmonton

Thu 17/9

1:40 p.m.-9:10 a.m.

3 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,303

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EdmontonJohannesburg

YEG Edmonton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YEGJNB

Edmonton

Wed 23/9

6:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,515

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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$ 1,602). Flying from Edmonton to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,956). 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

1,570 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

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KLM

7.8

Good

1,570 reviews

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1,570 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

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Delta

7.8

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8,554 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,570 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

7.4

Good

10,173 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,570 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

11,595 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,570 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

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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 26h 40m. There are 15706 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$ 1,602). Flying from Edmonton to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,956). 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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United Airlines	CheapestC$ 1,380	AverageC$ 1,586	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 1,439	AverageC$ 1,765	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 1,517	AverageC$ 1,680	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
KLM	CheapestC$ 1,656	AverageC$ 2,336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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