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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from R5 829

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Dec 26 — Jan 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 26 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 175

One-way from

R5 829

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 797
KLM
  • KLM
  • 2/3-1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 15m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R19 071 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 211 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 November 2025.

Mon 1/128:35GLA - CPT
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R12 434
Mon 1/128:35GLA - CPT
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R13 020
Sun 30/118:25GLA - CPT
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R14 021
Tue 2/1220:50GLA - CPT
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R14 107
Sun 30/118:25GLA - CPT
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - GLA
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R14 469
Tue 2/1220:50GLA - CPT
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R14 693
Tue 25/1120:30EDI - CPT
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Tue 2/1223:45CPT - EDI
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Deal found 24/11R15 366
Tue 25/1111:40EDI - CPT
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Tue 2/1223:45CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 50mAir France
Deal found 24/11R15 883
Sun 30/116:05GLA - CPT
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Mon 8/1218:25CPT - GLA
2 stops20h 20mKLM
Deal found 26/11R15 987
Mon 1/129:05GLA - CPT
1 stop34h 50mKLM
Mon 8/1223:45CPT - GLA
1 stop18h 50mKLM
Deal found 26/11R16 038
Tue 25/1111:55EDI - CPT
3 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1212:30CPT - EDI
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R17 142
Mon 1/129:25INV - CPT
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1212:30CPT - INV
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R17 694

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Scotland

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Mon 2/3

13:15-21:55

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

7:40-22:30

1 stop15h 50m

R12 175

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Sun 1/3

13:15-12:40

2 stops45h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

7:40-22:30

1 stop15h 50m

R12 279

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/2

5:50-21:55

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

7:55-21:35

1 stop15h 40m

R13 382

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/1

6:05-6:45

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

8:45-18:25

1 stop35h 40m

R13 555

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Sat 28/2

16:10-9:45

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

7:40-22:30

1 stop15h 50m

R13 607

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

6:05-12:40

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

R13 658

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 19/1

6:05-9:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

R13 658

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

6:05-9:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

18:25-22:10

2 stops29h 45m

R13 710

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/2

9:20-21:55

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

7:55-10:40

1 stop28h 45m

R13 848

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

12:50-9:30

1 stop19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:05-17:10

1 stop24h 05m

R13 917

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Scotland to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of R11 503). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 452). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCT to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Scotland to Cape Town at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Scotland?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town. It is only a 15,6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Scotland to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from Scotland to Cape Town can take about 19h 40m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 917. The distance from Scotland to Cape Town is about 10206 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Scotland to Cape Town?

    The most popular route from Scotland to Cape Town is Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Glasgow Intl - Cape Town Intl or Inverness - Cape Town Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town 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 Scotland to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of R11 503). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 452). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Scotland to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Scotland to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 573AverageR15 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 955AverageR17 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 348AverageR26 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 564AverageR22 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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