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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from R5 383

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Oct 18 — Oct 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 836

One-way from

R5 383

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 351
3/11-2/12
  • 3/11-2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 45m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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16/11
  • 16/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 00m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 983 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 151 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 18 September 2025.

Mon 3/1120:35GLA - CPT
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9R10 836
Tue 4/117:00GLA - CPT
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9R11 009
Sat 1/116:40INV - CPT
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1112:30CPT - INV
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9R11 096
Mon 3/1120:35GLA - CPT
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/128:45CPT - GLA
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9R11 617
Fri 3/1021:20GLA - CPT
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1023:55CPT - GLA
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9R11 652
Mon 3/1120:35GLA - CPT
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9R11 687
Tue 4/117:00GLA - CPT
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9R11 791
Tue 18/1113:15INV - JNB
1 stop30h 50mKLM
Sun 23/1123:59JNB - INV
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Deal found 17/9R11 999
Sun 2/118:25GLA - CPT
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9R12 225
Mon 3/1120:35GLA - CPT
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9R12 364
Sat 1/116:10ABZ - CPT
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1112:30CPT - ABZ
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9R12 468
Tue 18/1119:05INV - JNB
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1122:00JNB - INV
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9R12 538

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Sat 1/11

6:40-10:00

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

12:30-9:45

1 stop23h 15m

R11 096

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 3/10

21:20-21:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/10

23:55-19:50

1 stop20h 55m

R11 652

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 4/11

7:00-6:45

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

12:30-20:05

1 stop33h 35m

R11 791

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Sat 1/11

6:10-10:00

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

12:30-15:00

1 stop28h 30m

R12 468

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Tue 18/11

19:05-20:30

2 stops23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

22:00-11:10

1 stop15h 10m

R12 538

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 1/11

9:45-10:00

1 stop22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

12:30-20:05

1 stop33h 35m

R12 920

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Tue 18/11

13:15-12:10

2 stops20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

19:40-12:45

2 stops19h 05m

R13 076

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Mon 17/11

19:45-8:40

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

22:00-11:05

1 stop15h 05m

R13 180

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/11

18:00-22:05

1 stop26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

R13 388

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 1/11

13:30-22:05

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

R13 388

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to South Africa

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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 R89). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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  • 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 35m. Fly via KLM, Qatar Airways, or SWISS to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 9598 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 R89). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 18 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 249AverageR17 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 483AverageR19 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR11 623AverageR18 172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 240AverageR15 846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 743AverageR19 228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 079AverageR23 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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