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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from £321

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
11 Jul — 18 Jul1
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 11 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£578
Fri 12/606:50
GLA
-
JNB
2 stops48h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/618:35
JNB
-
GLA
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£607
Thu 11/613:30
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
KLM
Wed 8/723:15
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop18h 00m
KLM
Deal found 7/6£612
Sat 20/617:00
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop27h 20m
KLM
Mon 6/723:15
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop18h 00m
KLM
Deal found 10/6£646
Wed 30/1217:15
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop26h 45m
KLM
Fri 29/123:55
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop18h 35m
KLM
Deal found 10/6£654
Wed 16/906:00
GLA
-
JNB
2 stops32h 50m
Kenya Airways
Wed 30/917:00
JNB
-
GLA
2 stops27h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/6£655
Fri 12/610:20
GLA
-
JNB
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/618:35
JNB
-
GLA
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£656
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£663
Thu 11/609:10
GLA
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/718:50
JNB
-
GLA
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£663
Sun 6/910:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 20/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6£669
Wed 26/810:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/917:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6£670
Tue 1/1205:40
GLA
-
JNB
2 stops32h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/1201:35
JNB
-
GLA
2 stops20h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/6£674

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 11 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£578

One-way from

£321

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£714
23/9-27/9
  • 23/9-27/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 15m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 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

£663

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

£687
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

£687

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 16/9

07:30-08:45

1 stop24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

20:15-10:30

1 stop15h 15m

£691

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/8

07:55-04:00

1 stop19h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:45-13:40

1 stop23h 55m

£696

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 2/7

06:30-08:45

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

18:35-13:25

2 stops19h 50m

£699

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Thu 19/11

11:45-10:25

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

19:35-11:50

1 stop18h 15m

£708

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

£710

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 1/12

05:40-22:00

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

23:55-08:30

1 stop34h 35m

£713

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 1/12

17:45-10:25

1 stop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

19:35-07:50

1 stop14h 15m

£719

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of £368). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,660). 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.

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 19h 05m. Fly via KLM, Qatar Airways, or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5964 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Scotland to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £316. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Scotland to South Africa for a low price.

  • 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 £368). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,660). 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 9 airlines flying from Scotland to South Africa

Discover the top 9 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£368Average£873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapest£387Average£748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£406Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£473Average£909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£493Average£733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapest£526Average£789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£559Average£794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£574Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£637Average£834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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