Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from £367

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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 June 2026.

Wed 23/907:20
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/900:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£579
Tue 6/1015:40
ABZ
-
CPT
1 stop29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1000:10
CPT
-
ABZ
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£666
Sat 10/1020:30
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1000:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£676
Tue 30/606:45
INV
-
CPT
1 stop13h 40m
KLM
Sat 11/723:15
CPT
-
INV
1 stop24h 15m
KLM
Deal found 8/6£689
Wed 23/906:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1000:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£690
Wed 1/706:25
INV
-
CPT
1 stop14h 00m
KLM
Wed 15/723:15
CPT
-
INV
1 stop14h 30m
KLM
Deal found 6/6£726
Wed 1/706:25
INV
-
CPT
1 stop14h 00m
KLM
Tue 14/723:15
CPT
-
INV
1 stop24h 15m
KLM
Deal found 6/6£729
Wed 1/713:15
INV
-
CPT
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Sat 11/723:15
CPT
-
INV
1 stop24h 15m
KLM
Deal found 8/6£736
Wed 1/713:15
INV
-
CPT
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Sun 12/723:15
CPT
-
INV
1 stop24h 15m
KLM
Deal found 8/6£738
Tue 30/606:45
INV
-
CPT
2 stops26h 00m
KLM
Sun 12/723:15
CPT
-
INV
1 stop24h 15m
KLM
Deal found 8/6£741
Tue 30/613:15
INV
-
CPT
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Tue 14/718:25
CPT
-
INV
2 stops29h 05m
KLM
Deal found 6/6£744
Wed 1/705:45
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop14h 40m
KLM
Wed 22/723:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop34h 15m
KLM
Deal found 7/6£748

Find flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£579

One-way from

£367

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£760
23/9-27/9
  • 23/9-27/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 15m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
16/6
  • 16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 35m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£38 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Cheapest return flight

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 6/10

15:40-22:10

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

00:10-15:00

1 stop15h 50m

£666
Fastest return journey

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Tue 30/6

06:45-21:25

1 stop13h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

23:15-12:45

1 stop14h 30m

£689

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Tue 30/6

13:15-21:25

1 stop31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/7

23:15-12:45

1 stop14h 30m

£689

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

06:00-22:10

1 stop15h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

00:10-08:35

1 stop33h 25m

£690

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

09:10-22:10

1 stop36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

00:10-09:15

1 stop34h 05m

£712

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Wed 1/7

06:25-21:25

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

23:15-22:30

1 stop24h 15m

£729

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Tue 30/6

06:45-12:40

2 stops28h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

23:15-22:30

1 stop24h 15m

£741

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

06:00-05:50

1 stop22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-08:25

1 stop34h 10m

£759

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Wed 1/7

06:25-21:25

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

15:20-22:30

2 stops32h 10m

£781

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/6

05:45-21:25

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

23:15-08:30

1 stop34h 15m

£782

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Scotland to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of £348). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £647). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Scotland to Cape Town?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town?

The price you pay for your flight from Scotland to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 34 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Scotland?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Scotland, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town.

  • How long is the flight from Scotland to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from Scotland to Cape Town can take about 13h 40m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £689. The distance between Scotland and Cape Town is about 6455 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Scotland to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Scotland to Cape Town are Lufthansa (£432), Turkish Airlines (£508), and KLM (£583).

  • What are the most popular routes from Scotland to Cape Town?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of £348). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £647). 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 8 airlines flying from Scotland to Cape Town

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SWISSCheapest£576Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£597Average£800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£598Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£615Average£843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£644Average£828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£666Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£718Average£933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£757Average£845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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