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Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland from R4 994

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Jan 14 — Jan 211
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 15 December 2025.

Thu 18/1222:00JNB - EDI
1 stop20h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 31/126:25EDI - JNB
1 stop26h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12R14 205
Wed 17/1222:00JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 14/19:30EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12R14 238
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop21h 56mKLM
Wed 14/15:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 14/12R14 559
Wed 17/1217:00JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 14/16:00EDI - JNB
2 stops26h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/12R15 453
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - GLA
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1213:55GLA - JNB
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12R15 605
Thu 18/1212:05JNB - EDI
2 stops37h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 31/1213:30EDI - JNB
2 stops24h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/12R15 672
Thu 18/1210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Wed 31/1212:45EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 14/12R16 752
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/111:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12R16 971
Sun 21/1212:05JNB - GLA
3 stops36h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 31/1219:05GLA - JNB
2 stops42h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/12R17 950
Sun 21/1219:20JNB - GLA
2 stops23h 15mKLM
Wed 31/126:05GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Deal found 15/12R18 085
Sat 27/1210:25JNB - GLA
1 stop27h 10mEmirates
Tue 30/1213:35GLA - JNB
1 stop25h 00mEmirates
Deal found 13/12R41 601

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 15 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 860

One-way from

R4 994

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 846
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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27/1
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 35m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R19 311 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 417 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 15 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Scotland that are best for you.

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Scotland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

22:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

Inverness

Tue 27/1

12:45-7:35

1 stop16h 50m

R11 860

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/1

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

R12 703

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/2

6:05-22:05

1 stop14h 00m

R13 159

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

R13 361

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

12:30-11:10

1 stop24h 40m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/2

7:00-6:45

1 stop21h 45m

R13 580

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:15-12:20

2 stops24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

12:45-14:35

2 stops23h 50m

R13 732

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

17:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

16:20-11:50

1 stop17h 30m

R13 783

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:35-9:25

1 stop15h 50m

Aberdeen Dyce

Sun 15/3

13:30-10:25

1 stop18h 55m

R13 817

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

9:25-19:55

1 stop36h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

12:45-13:25

2 stops22h 40m

R13 918

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

10:25-19:05

1 stop34h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

20:55-10:25

1 stop35h 30m

R14 171

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Scotland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Scotland from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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 187). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 893). 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 ZA to SCT?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Scotland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Scotland in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Scotland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Scotland. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Scotland flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 15 December 2025.
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
3 441 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
3 441 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 441 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
1 432 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 441 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
3 683 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 441 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
7 631 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 441 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
7 578 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 441 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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, Qatar Airways, and KLM fly from South Africa to Scotland in about 15h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 10m. There are 9774 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 857), British Airways (R6 249), and Emirates (R6 576).

  • 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 187). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 893). 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 15 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 486AverageR11 076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 637AverageR12 601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 102AverageR14 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 950AverageR15 092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 172AverageR15 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 055AverageR16 582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 149AverageR13 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 565AverageR15 650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 037AverageR15 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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