Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland from £207

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Scotland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Scotland flight deals. Data was last updated 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£508

One-way from

£207

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£615
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 6/2-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
15/11
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 55m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Scotland

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Scotland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Scotland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Fri 31/1009:25JNB - EDI
1 stop29h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1114:05EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9£558
Mon 10/1119:00CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 18/1114:05EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/9£563
Wed 22/1023:15JNB - GLA
1 stop17h 55mKLM
Sat 1/1117:20GLA - JNB
1 stop26h 45mKLM
Deal found 17/9£564
Mon 10/1107:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Tue 18/1106:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Deal found 17/9£567
Sun 19/1023:55CPT - EDI
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1019:05EDI - CPT
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£568
Thu 16/1013:55JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 26/1014:05EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/9£568
Mon 15/1219:05JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 8/111:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/9£574
Thu 16/1019:35JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Sun 26/1019:15EDI - JNB
2 stops43h 00mSWISS
Deal found 17/9£574
Tue 23/1222:00JNB - ABZ
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 13/117:40ABZ - JNB
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/9£576
Wed 15/1021:15JNB - ABZ
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 22/1014:35ABZ - JNB
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/9£588
Mon 10/1118:25CPT - EDI
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1106:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£592
Mon 10/1118:25CPT - EDI
2 stops20h 20mKLM
Tue 18/1109:20EDI - CPT
2 stops18h 30mKLM
Deal found 16/9£615

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Scotland 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 18 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Scotland that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

Scotland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:35-11:50

1 stop18h 15m

Inverness

Tue 10/2

12:45-10:25

1 stop19h 40m

£508

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 10/2

06:05-22:05

1 stop14h 00m

£560

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

05:45-22:05

1 stop14h 20m

£560

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 1/11

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

£564

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

07:55-21:35

1 stop15h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

06:00-05:50

1 stop21h 50m

£567

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

23:55-09:40

1 stop34h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/10

19:05-10:00

1 stop36h 55m

£568

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

11:40-16:55

2 stops31h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

12:45-09:30

1 stop18h 45m

£571

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

19:35-18:00

1 stop23h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/10

19:15-16:15

2 stops43h 00m

£574

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

14:15-19:05

2 stops30h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/2

12:45-11:00

1 stop20h 15m

£575

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

22:00-12:30

1 stop16h 30m

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 13/1

17:40-10:25

1 stop14h 45m

£576

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Scotland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Scotland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Scotland?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Scotland (average of £77). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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 ZA to SCT?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Scotland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Scotland, 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 Scotland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Scotland. 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 Scotland. Reviews last updated 18 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Scotland have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Scotland?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Scotland in 15h 40m. Fly via British Airways, KLM, or Air France to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Scotland is about 6342 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 South Africa to Scotland one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £256. Kenya Airways flights start at £326 while deals on Emirates start at £371 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Scotland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Scotland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Scotland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Scotland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Scotland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Scotland 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 South Africa to Scotland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Scotland (average of £77). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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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LufthansaCheapest£322Average£436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£396Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£431Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£508Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£524Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£594Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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