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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from R6 499

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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 10 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 784

One-way from

R6 499

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 802
2/12-9/12
  • 2/12-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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17/11
  • 17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 00m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R18 440 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 024 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 10 November 2025.

Tue 2/126:05EDI - CPT
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R9 784
Wed 26/116:05EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:45CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R10 337
Sat 29/116:15EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:45CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11R10 596
Sat 29/119:45GLA - CPT
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:45CPT - GLA
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11R10 942
Thu 27/1120:45GLA - CPT
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/112:30CPT - GLA
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R12 359
Sun 16/116:05GLA - CPT
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Tue 25/118:00CPT - GLA
1 stop34h 35mKLM
Deal found 8/11R13 396
Thu 4/126:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Thu 11/127:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Deal found 8/11R13 465
Thu 27/1113:25GLA - CPT
1 stop30h 30mKLM
Thu 22/114:00CPT - GLA
2 stops28h 35mKLM
Deal found 9/11R13 586
Tue 18/115:50EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Tue 9/128:00CPT - EDI
1 stop30h 45mKLM
Deal found 8/11R13 707
Thu 4/127:45EDI - CPT
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1212:30CPT - EDI
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11R13 846
Thu 4/125:50EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Thu 11/127:55CPT - EDI
2 stops26h 45mKLM
Deal found 8/11R14 053
Thu 13/1112:55ABZ - CPT
1 stop31h 00mKLM
Sun 23/118:00CPT - ABZ
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Deal found 8/11R16 629

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Scotland

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

6:05-12:40

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

18:25-22:10

2 stops29h 45m

R13 725

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

6:05-9:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

15:20-16:35

2 stops27h 15m

R13 759

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

6:05-10:00

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

R14 070

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/12

6:15-5:50

2 stops21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

7:55-12:30

3 stops30h 35m

R14 209

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/3

18:35-10:00

2 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

13:05-19:35

2 stops31h 30m

R14 433

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/3

7:00-10:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

13:05-12:45

1 stop24h 40m

R14 883

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

11:40-5:50

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

23:45-21:15

1 stop22h 30m

R15 004

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

5:50-21:55

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

8:00-23:10

1 stop17h 10m

R15 678

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/3

18:35-10:00

2 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

18:25-12:45

1 stop19h 20m

R15 834

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 3/3

6:00-9:45

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

15:20-23:05

2 stops33h 45m

R15 851

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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 529). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 488). 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 10 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.

Related info for your journey

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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 16h 10m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 004. 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 Aberdeen Dyce - 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 529). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 488). 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 10 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR13 987AverageR18 217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 400AverageR15 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 386AverageR26 958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 602AverageR20 466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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