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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from £272

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 4 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£539

One-way from

£272

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£754
30/11-7/12
  • 30/11-7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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14/4
  • 14/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 35m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 4 November 2025.

Sun 30/1107:00EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11£539
Sat 15/1106:15EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1112:30CPT - EDI
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£541
Tue 4/1110:15EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1112:30CPT - EDI
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11£556
Wed 3/1207:25EDI - CPT
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1208:45CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£560
Wed 3/1208:20GLA - CPT
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1208:45CPT - GLA
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£568
Sun 30/1110:10GLA - CPT
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - GLA
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11£569
Tue 4/1107:15GLA - CPT
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1112:30CPT - GLA
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11£581
Tue 4/1106:10ABZ - CPT
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1112:30CPT - ABZ
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£583
Sun 16/1106:05GLA - CPT
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Tue 25/1108:00CPT - GLA
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/11£598
Tue 18/1105:50EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Tue 9/1208:00CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 40mKLM
Deal found 1/11£600
Mon 1/1213:30EDI - CPT
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1207:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£601
Wed 5/1106:05EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1112:30CPT - EDI
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10£605

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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

Sun 16/11

05:45-21:55

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

08:00-08:40

1 stop26h 40m

£601

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

13:30-21:55

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

07:55-21:35

1 stop15h 40m

£601

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

06:05-12:40

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

£611

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

06:05-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

£613

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/2

05:50-12:40

2 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

15:20-10:40

2 stops21h 20m

£664

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 11/1

06:05-21:55

1 stop13h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

£681

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 5/3

09:05-21:55

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

07:50-16:10

1 stop33h 20m

£683

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/1

05:45-21:55

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

£686

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 3/3

10:55-21:55

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

08:00-12:15

1 stop30h 15m

£696

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/2

05:50-09:45

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

08:00-23:10

1 stop17h 10m

£699

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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 £508). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £682). 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 4 November 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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Scotland to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 10m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £601. The distance between Scotland and Cape Town is about 6342 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Scotland to Cape Town are Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl, Glasgow Intl - Cape Town Intl and Aberdeen Dyce - Cape Town Intl.

  • 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 £508). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £682). 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 Cape Town

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Scotland to Cape Town. 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 4 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£541Average£792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£577Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapest£601Average£818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£612Average£761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£622Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£634Average£1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£650Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£726Average£957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£777Average£862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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