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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from R5 099

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Apr 3 — Apr 101
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 4 March 2026.

Mon 11/521:15
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/518:35
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3R11 489
Thu 16/46:25
INV
-
CPT
2 stops29h 15m
KLM
Thu 23/423:15
CPT
-
INV
1 stop24h 15m
KLM
Deal found 2/3R11 685
Wed 4/311:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/418:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2R12 257
Thu 16/45:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
KLM
Sun 26/423:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 55m
KLM
Deal found 27/2R12 306
Sun 17/521:15
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/513:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R12 322
Tue 3/316:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2R12 371
Mon 11/516:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop17h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 24/516:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3R12 371
Thu 4/610:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 13/617:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3R12 404
Thu 4/617:25
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/623:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R12 437
Tue 10/314:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/313:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/3R12 469
Thu 4/617:05
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
KLM
Sat 13/623:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop14h 05m
KLM
Deal found 2/3R12 502
Tue 14/45:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop15h 05m
Air France
Tue 21/423:45
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop22h 10m
Air France
Deal found 3/3R12 502

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 4 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 489

One-way from

R5 099

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 365
11/5-19/5
  • 11/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 536 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 046 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 4 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 3/6

16:55-21:20

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

18:00-12:55

2 stops19h 55m

R12 829

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

13:10-11:05

2 stops20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

R13 025

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 15/4

6:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

23:15-8:25

1 stop34h 10m

R13 058

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

9:15-21:25

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:25-12:20

2 stops18h 55m

R13 074

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

13:10-21:25

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

18:25-12:20

2 stops18h 55m

R13 188

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Thu 16/4

6:25-5:50

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

23:15-22:30

1 stop24h 15m

R13 221

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 15/4

16:05-9:00

1 stop15h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

11:00-8:40

1 stop22h 40m

R13 319

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/4

5:45-9:45

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

23:45-20:55

1 stop22h 10m

R13 662

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/8

15:10-15:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

14:45-13:40

1 stop23h 55m

R14 152

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Fri 17/4

6:15-21:25

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

7:40-8:40

1 stop26h 00m

R14 185

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of R8 335). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 437). 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 23h 10m. Fly via KLM, British Airways, or Turkish Airlines 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 762. Qatar Airways flights start at R6 709 while deals on Lufthansa start at R9 049 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of R8 335). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 437). 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 4 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 337AverageR14 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 556AverageR15 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 909AverageR16 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 136AverageR21 664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 281AverageR18 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 353AverageR16 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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