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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from R6 528

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Mar 2 — Mar 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 January 2026.

Wed 20/514:55
INV
-
JNB
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/618:35
JNB
-
INV
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R11 316
Tue 3/316:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1R11 843
Thu 19/316:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/318:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1R11 939
Fri 22/510:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 29/518:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1R12 146
Wed 20/510:35
INV
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
British Airways
Wed 3/621:15
JNB
-
INV
1 stop18h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 30/1R12 290
Sun 15/320:05
INV
-
JNB
1 stop36h 20m
British Airways
Wed 18/322:00
JNB
-
INV
1 stop14h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 30/1R12 338
Fri 20/311:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/318:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1R12 353
Mon 11/516:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 22/518:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1R12 513
Thu 26/26:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Lufthansa
Sun 8/310:10
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 29/1R12 864
Sun 26/416:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/518:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1R12 880
Wed 24/610:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/717:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1R12 944
Sun 8/36:05
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
KLM
Sun 15/323:59
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop18h 36m
KLM
Deal found 30/1R13 008

Find flight deals from Scotland to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 31 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 316

One-way from

R6 528

Popular in

December

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May

Average price

R13 854
20/5-3/6
  • 20/5-3/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 10m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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1/5
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 570 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 498 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Scotland to South Africa 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 31 January 2026.
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InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Wed 20/5

14:55-8:45

2 stops40h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

18:35-18:55

2 stops25h 20m

R11 316

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R11 843

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R11 843

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R11 843

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

R11 843

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Wed 20/5

10:35-7:00

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

21:15-14:55

1 stop18h 40m

R12 290

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Sun 15/3

20:05-10:25

1 stop36h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

22:00-10:55

1 stop14h 55m

R12 338

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Wed 20/5

6:25-11:05

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

23:15-22:30

1 stop24h 15m

R13 040

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 11/3

12:50-9:30

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

10:10-12:05

2 stops27h 55m

R13 120

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

7:30-3:55

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

22:00-13:20

1 stop17h 20m

R13 120

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of R8 268). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R11 939). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Scotland to South Africa. 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 Scotland to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Scotland to South Africa in 18h 40m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, British Airways, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 9622 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 627. Qatar Airways flights start at R6 552 while deals on Lufthansa start at R8 838 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of R8 268). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R11 939). 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 6 airlines flying from Scotland to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Scotland to South Africa. 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 31 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR10 309AverageR15 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 711AverageR13 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 910AverageR15 344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 017AverageR18 282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 064AverageR15 485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 536AverageR21 142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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