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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from R7 812

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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 21 January 2026.

Wed 28/113:15
INV
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
KLM
Wed 11/223:59
JNB
-
INV
1 stop14h 46m
KLM
Deal found 19/1R8 862
Tue 27/113:15
INV
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
KLM
Wed 11/223:59
JNB
-
INV
1 stop14h 46m
KLM
Deal found 19/1R8 977
Tue 27/113:15
INV
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
KLM
Sun 8/219:20
JNB
-
INV
2 stops19h 25m
KLM
Deal found 19/1R9 502
Tue 27/113:15
INV
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
KLM
Thu 12/223:59
JNB
-
INV
1 stop14h 46m
KLM
Deal found 19/1R9 814
Tue 27/113:15
INV
-
JNB
2 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/219:20
JNB
-
INV
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R10 011
Sun 25/113:15
INV
-
JNB
2 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/219:20
JNB
-
INV
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R10 027
Mon 26/117:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
KLM
Mon 9/223:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Deal found 19/1R10 043
Fri 27/25:50
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
KLM
Fri 20/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Deal found 20/1R10 158
Thu 5/320:30
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop23h 35m
KLM
Fri 20/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Deal found 20/1R10 175
Sun 25/111:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/223:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop25h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R10 224
Fri 23/117:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
KLM
Fri 20/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop14h 41m
KLM
Deal found 20/1R10 240
Tue 14/46:20
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/422:25
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R10 503

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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 158

One-way from

R7 812

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 245
KLM
  • KLM
  • 27/2-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 21m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 571 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 108 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 21 January 2026.
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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/2

17:00-12:10

2 stops17h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

R10 765

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

13:30-12:10

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

R10 798

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 849

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 865

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 914

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/3

9:05-22:05

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

R12 177

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

R12 193

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Tue 5/5

6:25-5:50

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

23:15-22:30

1 stop24h 15m

R12 587

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 1/5

21:20-21:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

23:30-14:50

1 stop16h 20m

R12 636

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

13:30-12:10

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

R12 800

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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 501). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R12 275). 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 17h 10m. Fly via KLM, Turkish Airlines, or Air France to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 9598 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 786. Qatar Airways flights start at R6 737 while deals on Lufthansa start at R9 087 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 501). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R12 275). 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 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR10 600AverageR16 059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 013AverageR14 786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 218AverageR15 831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 328AverageR18 724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 404AverageR15 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 227AverageR21 518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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