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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from R5 564

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Feb 2 — Feb 91
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 3 January 2026.

Sun 1/25:45EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Sun 8/223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Deal found 2/1R11 756
Thu 29/111:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/219:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1R11 938
Tue 3/316:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 28/417:50JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1R11 988
Mon 27/415:00EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/523:30CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R12 021
Tue 5/520:15EDI - CPT
2 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/523:30CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12R12 054
Wed 28/1012:40GLA - CPT
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1123:15CPT - GLA
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R12 202
Fri 6/311:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/319:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/12R12 235
Thu 29/111:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 26/319:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1R12 301
Wed 24/610:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/717:50JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/12R12 400
Thu 22/111:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/219:05JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1R12 549
Thu 22/111:40EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 25mAir France
Wed 4/219:20JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 20mAir France
Deal found 1/1R12 648
Mon 12/117:20GLA - JNB
1 stop26h 45mKLM
Wed 4/223:59JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 11mKLM
Deal found 3/1R12 714

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 3 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 756

One-way from

R5 564

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 679
KLM
  • KLM
  • 1/2-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 26m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 15m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 375 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 442 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 3 January 2026.
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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

5:45-22:05

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

R11 756

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

R11 938

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

R11 988

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R12 004

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R12 004

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

15:00-9:00

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

23:30-17:30

1 stop19h 00m

R12 021

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

R12 367

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:05-10:00

1 stop16h 55m

R12 549

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

11:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

19:20-16:05

2 stops22h 45m

R12 648

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

11:00-12:10

2 stops23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

R12 648

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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 R9 692). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 318). 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 14h 20m. Fly via KLM, Turkish Airlines, or Emirates 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 822. Qatar Airways flights start at R6 779 while deals on KLM start at R7 275 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 R9 692). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 318). 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 3 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR10 665AverageR18 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 081AverageR14 877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 287AverageR15 893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 398AverageR18 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 481AverageR14 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 297AverageR20 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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