Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from £398

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 23 December 2025.

Wed 31/1206:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Wed 4/307:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Deal found 22/12£672
Wed 31/1217:00EDI - CPT
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/307:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£691
Wed 31/1206:40INV - CPT
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/108:45CPT - INV
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£782
Wed 31/1217:20GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 35mKLM
Wed 3/623:15CPT - GLA
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Deal found 21/12£788
Wed 31/1217:20GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 35mKLM
Thu 4/623:15CPT - GLA
1 stop14h 40mKLM
Deal found 21/12£803
Tue 30/1213:25GLA - CPT
1 stop30h 30mKLM
Thu 4/623:15CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 21/12£816
Wed 31/1213:30EDI - CPT
3 stops22h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 4/314:25CPT - EDI
3 stops31h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/12£827
Wed 31/1217:20GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 35mKLM
Fri 5/623:15CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 21/12£840
Thu 25/1206:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Fri 16/107:55CPT - EDI
1 stop28h 45mAir France
Deal found 22/12£850
Wed 24/1212:50GLA - CPT
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Wed 14/115:20CPT - GLA
3 stops46h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 22/12£853
Tue 30/1217:20GLA - CPT
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/623:15CPT - GLA
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£875
Tue 30/1217:20GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 35mKLM
Wed 3/623:15CPT - GLA
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Deal found 21/12£890

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 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£581

One-way from

£398

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£998
10/3-24/3
  • 10/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
7/2
  • 7/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Scotland

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

11:40-05:50

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

07:55-10:40

1 stop28h 45m

£610

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

05:50-09:45

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

07:55-21:35

1 stop15h 40m

£628

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

17:20-05:50

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

14:00-16:35

2 stops28h 35m

£650

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

17:20-05:50

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

14:00-16:35

2 stops28h 35m

£651

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

05:50-09:45

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

£665

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 10/2

06:05-05:50

2 stops21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

15:20-22:10

2 stops32h 50m

£666

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Thu 5/2

06:00-21:55

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

18:25-12:15

2 stops19h 50m

£680

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

09:15-21:25

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

07:40-23:10

1 stop16h 30m

£681

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/2

07:00-10:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

08:45-07:50

1 stop25h 05m

£683

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/2

06:05-05:50

2 stops21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

07:55-08:30

2 stops26h 35m

£692

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/12

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of £497). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £665). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCT to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 December 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Scotland to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Scotland to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Scotland to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Scotland to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 14h 05m. Air France provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £648. The distance between Scotland and Cape Town is about 6342 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 (£352), Qatar Airways (£485), and Turkish Airlines (£492).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of £497). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £665). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£545Average£779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£564Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£600Average£758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£606Average£713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£609Average£811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£621Average£1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£635Average£729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£710Average£906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£752Average£841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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