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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from R7 313

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
Jun 6 — Jun 131
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 7 May 2026.

Thu 10/915:10
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop18h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 30/919:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop19h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5R12 703
Thu 4/610:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 13/613:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R13 278
Wed 2/910:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5R13 804
Tue 1/1216:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/1213:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops46h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5R13 870
Thu 26/1111:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 22/1213:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops46h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R13 969
Fri 5/610:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 26/613:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops45h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R14 116
Mon 15/66:40
GLA
-
JNB
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/618:35
JNB
-
GLA
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R14 511
Mon 15/613:20
GLA
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/718:00
JNB
-
GLA
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R14 757
Wed 2/1213:35
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop18h 50m
Emirates
Wed 23/1218:50
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop18h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5R14 823
Sun 23/820:30
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops58h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/812:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5R14 889
Tue 9/611:50
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/620:25
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R14 922
Mon 18/514:40
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop28h 55m
Emirates
Thu 11/619:10
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop18h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 6/5R15 119

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 7 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 703

One-way from

R7 313

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 199
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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13/5
  • 13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 949 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 7 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 1/6

14:40-20:35

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

19:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

R14 823

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 22/6

6:40-7:30

2 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

18:35-20:50

2 stops27h 15m

R15 415

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

7:55-17:30

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

19:30-6:25

1 stop35h 55m

R15 464
Fastest return journey

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Wed 17/6

15:40-7:00

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

21:15-14:55

1 stop18h 40m

R16 154

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 19/5

14:40-16:15

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

19:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

R16 286

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/8

15:10-10:15

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

R16 466

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/6

19:40-9:20

1 stop36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

15:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

R16 680

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/6

8:15-9:20

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

15:25-15:10

3 stops24h 45m

R16 861

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/6

15:10-9:00

1 stop16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

12:40-6:25

1 stop18h 45m

R17 058

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 24/6

6:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

23:15-8:25

1 stop34h 10m

R17 190

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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

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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to South Africa?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of R8 102). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R32 801). 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 14h 20m. Fly via Emirates, Qatar Airways, or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 9774 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 794. Qatar Airways flights start at R8 441 while deals on Lufthansa start at R9 100 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of R8 102). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R32 801). 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

Discover the top 5 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 7 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 373AverageR13 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 969AverageR16 329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 198AverageR21 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 344AverageR18 867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 421AverageR19 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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