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Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland from R5 248

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Apr 6 — Apr 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Scotland

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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 7 March 2026.

Tue 19/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop14h 05m
KLM
Tue 2/617:05
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
KLM
Deal found 4/3R12 340
Tue 17/318:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop26h 15m
Emirates
Tue 24/320:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop17h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 6/3R12 357
Sun 26/421:15
JNB
-
INV
1 stop18h 35m
British Airways
Sun 18/1014:50
INV
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3R12 440
Mon 20/414:45
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/410:30
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3R12 440
Tue 19/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/611:35
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R12 473
Tue 12/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Mon 1/613:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Deal found 3/3R12 490
Sun 17/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop34h 15m
KLM
Sat 23/59:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop35h 00m
KLM
Deal found 3/3R12 523
Mon 18/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop34h 15m
KLM
Mon 1/617:05
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
KLM
Deal found 4/3R12 556
Thu 12/319:35
JNB
-
INV
1 stop26h 05m
British Airways
Mon 16/312:20
INV
-
JNB
1 stop17h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 1/3R12 589
Tue 19/514:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/614:50
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3R12 623
Sun 8/320:30
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/37:30
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/3R12 639
Fri 5/613:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/67:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/3R12 656

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 340

One-way from

R5 248

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 104
KLM
  • KLM
  • 19/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 30m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 511 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 161 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 7 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Scotland that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

18:25-21:25

2 stops28h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

9:20-21:30

2 stops35h 10m

R12 772

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

13:30-19:05

3 stops30h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

7:50-10:30

2 stops25h 40m

R12 772

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

14:45-10:15

2 stops20h 30m

Inverness

Sun 18/10

14:50-9:25

1 stop17h 35m

R13 304

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

16:35-9:40

1 stop18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/6

16:55-11:50

1 stop17h 55m

R14 018

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

21:15-12:30

1 stop16h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 10/5

6:00-7:00

1 stop24h 00m

R14 018

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:55-6:25

1 stop16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/4

15:00-8:50

1 stop16h 50m

R14 034

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:25-9:20

1 stop14h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

18:05-9:25

1 stop14h 20m

R14 068

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

16:35-9:40

1 stop18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/6

16:55-11:50

1 stop17h 55m

R14 117
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

19:25-8:40

1 stop14h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 18/5

17:40-9:25

1 stop14h 45m

R14 134

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

19:25-9:35

1 stop15h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Fri 26/6

17:05-9:25

1 stop15h 20m

R14 184

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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 690). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 991). 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 7 March 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
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 746 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7 833 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7 777 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Scotland in about 16h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h. 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 (R5 012), British Airways (R6 152), and Kenya Airways (R6 336).

  • 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 690). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 991). 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 7 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR8 362AverageR14 362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR9 086AverageR12 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR9 618AverageR15 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 380AverageR14 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 999AverageR15 439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 979AverageR16 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 016AverageR13 340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 370AverageR15 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 540AverageR15 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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