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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from R6 145

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Sep 5 — Sep 121
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 6 August 2026.

Tue 22/914:50 -
1 stop30h 20m
Thu 8/100:10 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 3/8R11 097
Mon 7/96:40 -
2 stops47h 50m
Fri 11/918:35 -
2 stops26h 50m
Deal found 4/8R11 735
Thu 17/921:20 -
1 stop23h 50m
Wed 23/90:10 -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 2/8R11 768
Fri 4/97:35 -
2 stops36h 20m
Wed 16/90:10 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 4/8R12 143
Tue 22/920:40 -
2 stops34h 40m
Tue 13/1014:05 -
3 stops33h 15m
Deal found 6/8R12 160
Thu 17/98:30 -
1 stop36h 40m
Wed 23/90:10 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 2/8R12 176
Tue 15/96:15 -
3 stops35h 20m
Sun 20/90:10 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 6/8R12 192
Thu 17/97:45 -
2 stops32h 45m
Sun 27/90:10 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 3/8R12 291
Tue 15/916:05 -
2 stops24h 25m
Fri 25/90:10 -
2 stops31h 55m
Deal found 3/8R12 372
Mon 14/919:40 -
3 stops44h 50m
Sun 20/90:10 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 4/8R12 585
Tue 1/96:15 -
3 stops29h 25m
Sun 20/90:10 -
2 stops17h 50m
Deal found 4/8R12 715
Thu 17/915:35 -
1 stop29h 35m
Sun 20/90:10 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 2/8R12 732

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 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 097

One-way from

R6 145

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R17 390
22/9-8/10
  • 22/9-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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27/8
  • 27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R18 771 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R10 255 potential savings vs. average return price).
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InvernessCape Town

INV Inverness - CPT Cape Town Intl

INVCPT

Inverness

Tue 22/9

14:50-22:10

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

0:10-20:15

1 stop21h 05m

R11 097

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

8:30-22:10

1 stop36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

0:10-9:55

1 stop34h 45m

R12 176

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - CPT Cape Town Intl

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Thu 17/9

15:35-22:10

1 stop29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

0:10-20:45

1 stop21h 35m

R12 732

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 15/9

10:40-22:10

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

0:10-9:35

1 stop34h 25m

R12 748

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

14:25-22:10

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

0:10-20:30

1 stop21h 20m

R12 748

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - CPT Cape Town Intl

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 1/9

19:45-10:15

3 stops37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

0:10-8:50

2 stops33h 40m

R13 484

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/1

16:20-9:40

2 stops39h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/1

13:30-15:20

2 stops27h 50m

R14 039

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

17:00-9:40

2 stops39h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

18:00-16:00

1 stop23h 00m

R14 056

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/8

5:45-21:20

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

R14 448

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

16:20-11:00

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

18:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

R14 562

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of R15 281). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 930). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Scotland to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Scotland to South Africa is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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  • How long is the flight from Scotland to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Scotland to South Africa in 14h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, KLM, or Lufthansa 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 007 while deals on Lufthansa start at R9 050 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of R15 281). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 930). 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 5 airlines flying from Scotland to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 338AverageR13 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 145AverageR16 239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 136AverageR21 528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 282AverageR17 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 354AverageR15 871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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