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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from £312

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 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
17 Jul — 24 Jul1
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 12 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£475

One-way from

£312

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,030
10/11-20/11
  • 10/11-20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 05m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
27/11
  • 27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 50m 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 12 July 2025.

Mon 10/1120:55EDI - CPT
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1112:30CPT - EDI
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£475
Fri 28/1105:45EDI - CPT
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Mon 8/1208:50CPT - EDI
2 stops29h 50mKLM
Deal found 11/7£603
Sat 6/910:35EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/916:35CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7£638
Sun 9/1119:45EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 20mSWISS
Sun 23/1109:00CPT - EDI
1 stop30h 30mSWISS
Deal found 11/7£645
Thu 13/1112:55ABZ - CPT
1 stop31h 00mKLM
Sun 23/1108:00CPT - ABZ
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Deal found 12/7£672
Tue 9/915:10EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 20/913:00CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7£688
Sat 13/906:00GLA - CPT
2 stops26h 45mKLM
Sat 27/923:15CPT - GLA
1 stop33h 55mKLM
Deal found 10/7£696
Mon 10/1106:00EDI - CPT
2 stops33h 20mAir France
Thu 20/1115:20CPT - EDI
2 stops21h 20mAir France
Deal found 11/7£699
Mon 25/808:30GLA - CPT
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/913:05CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£726
Thu 13/1118:05ABZ - CPT
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1112:35CPT - ABZ
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£855
Fri 7/1113:35GLA - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEmirates
Fri 21/1113:40CPT - GLA
1 stop23h 55mEmirates
Deal found 11/7£880
Sat 11/1006:10GLA - CPT
2 stops30h 15mLufthansa
Sat 18/1015:20CPT - GLA
2 stops22h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/7£968

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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

Mon 10/11

20:55-06:45

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

12:30-07:45

1 stop21h 15m

£475

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/11

05:45-06:10

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

08:50-12:40

2 stops29h 50m

£603

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

10:35-11:50

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

16:35-15:50

1 stop24h 15m

£638

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/11

19:45-22:05

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

09:00-13:30

1 stop30h 30m

£645

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Thu 13/11

12:55-21:55

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

08:00-08:30

1 stop26h 30m

£672

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/9

15:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/9

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

£688

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 13/9

06:00-09:45

2 stops26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/9

23:15-08:10

1 stop33h 55m

£696

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/11

06:00-17:20

2 stops33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

15:20-10:40

2 stops21h 20m

£699

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 25/8

08:30-14:35

3 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/9

13:05-12:45

1 stop24h 40m

£726

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 6/1

06:00-11:00

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

14:15-12:00

2 stops23h 45m

£756

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/7

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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 12 July 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 12 July 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

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 SWISS (£410), Qatar Airways (£413), and Lufthansa (£493).

  • 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£502Average£780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£508Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£520Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapest£584Average£765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£604Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£631Average£935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£632Average£737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£713Average£986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£719Average£838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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