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Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland from R4 402

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Feb 1 — Feb 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Scotland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Scotland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 January 2026.

Thu 12/322:00JNB - INV
1 stop23h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 16/312:20INV - JNB
1 stop20h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/1R11 815
Tue 3/210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Sat 28/213:00EDI - JNB
2 stops16h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 2/1R11 997
Fri 30/123:59JNB - EDI
1 stop36h 11mKLM
Fri 6/25:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 2/1R12 014
Thu 30/417:50JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 7/510:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1R12 328
Thu 29/119:20JNB - EDI
2 stops16h 50mKLM
Thu 5/25:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 1/1R12 394
Fri 23/112:35CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 30/114:05EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1R12 477
Fri 30/123:59JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/25:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R12 560
Mon 16/214:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 45mLufthansa
Mon 23/217:35EDI - CPT
2 stops17h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 2/1R12 692
Fri 13/213:40CPT - EDI
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Fri 20/220:55EDI - CPT
1 stop36h 45mEmirates
Deal found 1/1R12 841
Mon 16/213:40CPT - EDI
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Mon 23/220:55EDI - CPT
1 stop36h 45mEmirates
Deal found 2/1R13 007
Thu 30/419:00JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 05mLufthansa
Thu 7/56:10EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 1/1R13 023
Mon 16/214:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/27:40EDI - CPT
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R13 040

Find flight deals from South Africa to Scotland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Scotland flight deals. Data was last updated 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 815

One-way from

R4 402

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 428
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 45m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 40m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R18 425 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 293 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Scotland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Scotland that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

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Scotland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

22:00-19:40

1 stop23h 40m

Inverness

Mon 16/3

19:45-7:35

1 stop33h 50m

R11 815

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:59-10:10

1 stop36h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

5:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

R12 014

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

17:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R12 328

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

19:20-10:10

2 stops16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/2

5:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

R12 394

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

14:15-12:00

2 stops23h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/2

17:35-13:25

2 stops17h 50m

R12 692

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

13:40-19:05

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/2

20:55-11:40

1 stop36h 45m

R12 841

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

13:40-19:05

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/2

20:55-11:40

1 stop36h 45m

R13 007

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

14:15-12:00

2 stops23h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/2

7:40-14:35

2 stops28h 55m

R13 040

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/2

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

R13 123

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

13:25-11:35

1 stop24h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 25/1

13:35-5:35

1 stop38h 00m

R13 288

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Scotland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Scotland

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Scotland (average of R7 083). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 666). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Scotland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Scotland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Scotland. Reviews last updated 2 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Scotland, such as Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 698 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 674 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 635 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Scotland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Scotland?

    Airlines like British Airways, KLM, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Scotland in about 16h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 21m. There are 9598 km between South Africa and Scotland. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Scotland one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Scotland are Qatar Airways (R4 936), British Airways (R6 130), and Kenya Airways (R6 313).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Scotland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Scotland 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 South Africa to Scotland?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Scotland (average of R7 083). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 666). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Scotland

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Scotland. 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 2 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 363AverageR10 681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 409AverageR12 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR8 928AverageR14 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 760AverageR14 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 959AverageR15 255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 873AverageR16 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 917AverageR13 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 325AverageR15 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 495AverageR15 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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