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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from £412

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
13 juil. — 20 juil.1
1 adult

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 8 juillet 2025.

Round-trip from

£478

One-way from

£412

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,023
2/10-20/10
  • 2/10-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 15m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 55m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£56 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town

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 8 juillet 2025.

jeu. 2/1008:40EDI - CPT
1 stop36h 20mMultiple Airlines
lun. 20/1023:45CPT - EDI
1 stop34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7£478
dim. 9/1106:10ABZ - CPT
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/1212:30CPT - ABZ
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£487
dim. 9/1106:40INV - CPT
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/1212:30CPT - INV
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£497
jeu. 6/1113:15INV - CPT
1 stop30h 40mKLM
dim. 30/1108:05CPT - INV
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Deal found 6/7£536
sam. 6/917:15EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 10mKLM
mar. 16/923:15CPT - EDI
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/7£585
jeu. 6/1117:25ABZ - CPT
1 stop26h 30mKLM
ven. 28/1123:45CPT - ABZ
1 stop18h 50mKLM
Deal found 6/7£611
sam. 6/916:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
mar. 16/916:35CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7£637
lun. 27/1014:20EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 25mSWISS
mer. 12/1109:00CPT - EDI
1 stop35h 55mSWISS
Deal found 6/7£651
mar. 12/812:00GLA - CPT
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 2/916:35CPT - GLA
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7£654
sam. 27/917:05EDI - CPT
2 stops27h 20mAir France
dim. 5/1023:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Deal found 6/7£654
mar. 12/806:00GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
mar. 2/923:15CPT - GLA
1 stop33h 55mKLM
Deal found 5/7£673
lun. 27/1017:35EDI - CPT
2 stops19h 00mLufthansa
mar. 11/1114:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 6/7£681

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

Fly from

Scotland

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 2/10

08:40-22:00

1 stop36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 20/10

23:45-09:40

1 stop34h 55m

£478

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

dim. 9/11

06:10-10:00

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 1/12

12:30-13:55

1 stop27h 25m

£487

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

dim. 9/11

06:40-10:00

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 1/12

12:30-15:20

1 stop28h 50m

£497

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

jeu. 6/11

13:15-21:55

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 30/11

08:05-12:45

1 stop30h 40m

£536

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sam. 6/9

17:15-21:25

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 16/9

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

£585

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

jeu. 6/11

17:25-21:55

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

ven. 28/11

23:45-16:35

1 stop18h 50m

£611

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sam. 6/9

16:50-11:50

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 16/9

16:35-15:50

1 stop24h 15m

£637

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 27/10

14:20-16:45

2 stops24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 12/11

09:00-18:55

1 stop35h 55m

£651

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sam. 27/9

17:05-21:25

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 5/10

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

£654

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 27/10

17:35-14:35

2 stops19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/11

14:15-12:05

2 stops23h 50m

£681

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £831). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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 8 juillet 2025.

When flying from Scotland to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 8 juillet 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andAir France from Scotland to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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.

  • 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 Qatar Airways (£412), SWISS (£417), and Lufthansa (£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 £831). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£498Average£775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£505Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£517Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapest£580Average£760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£600Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£627Average£929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£628Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£708Average£980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£714Average£832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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