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Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland from R5 675

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Apr 19 — Apr 261
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 20 March 2026.

Thu 19/1122:00
JNB
-
INV
1 stop23h 40m
British Airways
Mon 23/1112:20
INV
-
JNB
1 stop17h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 14/3R12 532
Thu 7/520:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/57:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3R12 684
Tue 19/520:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/614:50
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3R12 768
Wed 1/420:55
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 13/415:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3R12 853
Tue 19/514:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/614:50
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3R12 937
Mon 14/913:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 23/915:10
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3R12 971
Tue 19/517:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/610:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3R12 988
Sun 3/518:25
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 40m
Emirates
Sun 10/522:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop36h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 19/3R13 005
Fri 3/413:30
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop31h 35m
Emirates
Tue 14/422:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 15/3R13 039
Fri 1/513:15
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Fri 8/514:40
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 17/3R13 056
Wed 20/519:10
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop25h 55m
Emirates
Wed 3/622:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop17h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 16/3R13 056
Tue 8/914:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 22/97:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3R13 106

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 20 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 684

One-way from

R5 675

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 427
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 30m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 371 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 096 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

10:05-12:40

1 stop27h 35m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 10/5

14:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

R13 478

DurbanGlasgow

DUR - GLA

DURGLA

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/5

18:40-12:40

1 stop19h 00m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 10/5

14:40-16:35

1 stop24h 55m

R13 664

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/6

13:10-11:05

2 stops20h 55m

R14 170

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

22:20-12:40

1 stop39h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 18/5

14:40-5:30

1 stop37h 50m

R14 288

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

13:30-20:05

1 stop31h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/6

22:00-20:35

1 stop21h 35m

R14 390

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:25-12:40

1 stop19h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 25/5

14:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R14 407

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

13:30-20:05

1 stop31h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/4

22:00-16:15

1 stop17h 15m

R14 457

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

14:55-13:40

1 stop23h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/4

15:10-9:10

1 stop17h 00m

R14 474

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

13:15-12:40

1 stop24h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 10/5

14:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R14 559

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

19:10-23:25

2 stops29h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 9/5

9:25-16:15

2 stops29h 50m

R14 576

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Scotland

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Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 820). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 566). 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 20 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
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
KLM
7,8
Good
1 472 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 736 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 856 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 801 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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 Emirates, KLM, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Scotland in about 17h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 40m. 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 115), British Airways (R6 256), and Kenya Airways (R6 443).

  • 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 820). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 566). 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 20 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR9 163AverageR11 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR9 781AverageR15 965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 079AverageR15 877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 479AverageR14 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 556AverageR15 027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 185AverageR15 745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 164AverageR16 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 219AverageR13 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 752AverageR15 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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