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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from R5 943

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Mar 28 — Apr 41
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 26 February 2026.

Thu 7/513:15
INV
-
JNB
1 stop31h 05m
KLM
Thu 21/523:15
JNB
-
INV
1 stop24h 15m
KLM
Deal found 25/2R11 234
Tue 14/422:00
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/417:50
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2R11 409
Sat 14/35:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 20m
KLM
Thu 19/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop25h 11m
KLM
Deal found 25/2R11 632
Fri 6/35:50
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
KLM
Tue 24/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Deal found 23/2R11 743
Sat 14/35:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/319:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2R11 822
Wed 4/311:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/418:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/2R11 918
Tue 3/316:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/2R12 029
Tue 3/316:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/417:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/2R12 108
Fri 6/36:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Air France
Fri 20/37:55
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Air France
Deal found 25/2R12 283
Wed 3/616:55
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
KLM
Wed 17/618:00
JNB
-
GLA
2 stops19h 55m
KLM
Deal found 22/2R12 474
Sat 25/410:50
GLA
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/48:45
JNB
-
GLA
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2R12 506
Sat 11/417:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/423:45
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2R12 601

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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 234

One-way from

R5 943

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 920
KLM
  • KLM
  • 7/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 20m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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3/3
  • 3/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 20m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 741 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 643 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 26 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to South Africa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

5:45-22:05

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:20-21:35

1 stop28h 15m

R11 822

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

13:10-21:20

1 stop31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

R12 172

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 3/6

9:10-21:20

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

18:00-12:55

2 stops19h 55m

R12 490

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Fri 13/3

13:15-21:55

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

8:00-15:40

1 stop33h 40m

R12 617

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

5:45-12:40

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

18:25-12:20

2 stops18h 55m

R12 982

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

5:45-21:20

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

23:15-8:30

1 stop34h 15m

R13 237

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/4

13:10-11:05

2 stops20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

R13 507

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-9:40

1 stop18h 05m

R13 523

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/4

10:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

13:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

R13 618

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

19:05-15:20

1 stop22h 15m

R13 761

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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 104). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 092). 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 25h 40m. Fly via KLM, Qatar Airways, or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10078 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 602. Qatar Airways flights start at R6 524 while deals on Lufthansa start at R8 799 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 104). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 092). 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 26 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 162AverageR13 727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 264AverageR15 550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 607AverageR15 898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 969AverageR18 131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 895AverageR21 089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 011AverageR16 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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