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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from R6 895

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Dec 15 — Dec 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 15 November 2025.

Mon 1/126:05EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R10 103
Fri 5/1217:00EDI - JNB
1 stop27h 05mKLM
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 11mKLM
Deal found 15/11R13 448
Fri 21/115:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 11mKLM
Deal found 13/11R13 499
Mon 24/1114:20EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R14 199
Mon 24/1112:45EDI - JNB
2 stops16h 20mLufthansa
Sun 7/1210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 13/11R14 267
Fri 21/119:25EDI - JNB
3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/125:55JNB - EDI
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R14 438
Mon 29/1217:20GLA - JNB
1 stop26h 45mKLM
Sat 31/123:59JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 11mKLM
Deal found 15/11R15 035
Sat 22/116:00EDI - JNB
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R15 120
Fri 5/126:45EDI - JNB
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/126:30JNB - EDI
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11R15 274
Tue 30/126:05GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Mon 2/223:59JNB - GLA
1 stop35h 56mKLM
Deal found 14/11R15 478
Sun 16/116:05GLA - CPT
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Tue 25/1123:45CPT - GLA
1 stop18h 50mKLM
Deal found 13/11R15 632
Tue 18/115:50EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Tue 9/1223:45CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 25mKLM
Deal found 13/11R15 700

Cheap 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 15 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 103

One-way from

R6 895

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 762
1/12-16/12
  • 1/12-16/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 40m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 05m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 607 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 793 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

6:05-10:00

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/12

12:30-18:15

1 stop31h 45m

R10 103

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-15:50

1 stop22h 50m

R13 243

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/1

6:05-6:45

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

12:30-16:20

1 stop29h 50m

R13 345

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-9:40

1 stop16h 40m

R13 482

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

18:00-15:50

1 stop22h 50m

R13 482

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

6:05-12:40

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

14:00-16:35

2 stops28h 35m

R13 567

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

6:05-12:40

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

R13 567

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/2

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

9:40-15:20

2 stops31h 40m

R13 840

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/3

13:25-12:10

2 stops20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

R14 028

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 3/3

6:00-21:55

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

8:00-10:15

1 stop28h 15m

R14 182

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to South Africa

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of R8 840). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R12 799). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCT to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Scotland to South Africa in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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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 16h 15m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, KLM, 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R10 939. KLM flights start at R12 475 while deals on British Airways start at R17 851 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of R8 840). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R12 799). 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 15 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestR11 780AverageR18 847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 029AverageR14 885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 192AverageR17 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 899AverageR14 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 743AverageR22 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 391AverageR20 206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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