Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 55 days in advance to save up to 8% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 55 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Scotland 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R10 605, or R10 620 for flights within the next 24 hours.
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Scotland. Flights to Scotland from South Africa in November are about R9 671 on average during November, but can be found for as low as R8 458.
Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Scotland for under R10 441. The cheapest flight booked recently is on KLM for just R9 263, but on average you can expect to pay R9 815.
Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. Etihad Airways is one of them. Airline carriers are regularly disinfecting and sanitising their aircraft. Masks are provided and are mandatory while on board. Pre-flight testing for symptoms and antibodies, alongside socially-distanced seating (for a limited time) will work towards keeping travellers safer while flying from South Africa to Scotland. Policies will vary by airline.
Emirates, British Airways, and KLM are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Scotland, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
There are currently 3+ open flights from South Africa to Scotland within the next 7 days for less than R11 933.
This flight path from South Africa to Scotland was viewed by 298 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
When booking a flight from South Africa to Scotland, you may want to consider flying on Air France, British Airways or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.
While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Cape Town Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Aberdeen Dyce is the most popular route from South Africa to Scotland.
The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Scotland is R4 638. On average you can expect to pay R7 169. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Aberdeen Dyce), can usually be booked for R10 158.
There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Scotland in 14h 10m. Fly via British Airways, Air France, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Cheapflights users have booked flights from South Africa to Scotland from R9 263 return. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from R9 771, and Etihad Airways, from R9 845.
The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 415. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and KLM, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Scotland for a low price.
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from South Africa to Scotland choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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R531 | R610 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R560 | R745 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R550 | R755 | No cancel fee | 82% |
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R575 | R760 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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R561 | R781 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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R548 | R794 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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R570 | R826 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R613 | R865 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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R455 | R918 | No cancel fee | 70% |
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R740 | R1 060 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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