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Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland from £243

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
18 giu — 25 giu1
1 adult

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 13 giugno 2025.

Round-trip from

£570

One-way from

£243

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£637
KLM
  • KLM
  • 25/7-27/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£46 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 June 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 13 giugno 2025.

lun 16/619:35JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
lun 23/609:30EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/6£556
sab 14/623:15JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
sab 21/611:45EDI - JNB
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£560
ven 25/723:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
mer 27/806:10EDI - CPT
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£570
lun 10/1117:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
mar 18/1116:20EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6£575
ven 12/913:00CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
mer 1/1015:10EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6£582
sab 14/623:15JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 20mKLM
sab 21/609:10EDI - JNB
2 stops22h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/6£584
ven 25/723:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mAir France
mer 27/814:15EDI - CPT
2 stops21h 25mAir France
Deal found 12/6£588
lun 8/917:55JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
dom 14/910:35EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6£592
gio 25/1223:45CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 55mKLM
ven 9/110:55EDI - CPT
2 stops17h 50mKLM
Deal found 10/6£594
ven 12/919:25JNB - GLA
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
sab 20/921:15GLA - JNB
1 stop32h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/6£605
ven 15/820:25JNB - EDI
1 stop35h 00mQatar Airways
dom 24/807:55EDI - JNB
1 stop31h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6£608
ven 15/810:05JNB - EDI
1 stop35h 10mEmirates
dom 24/821:50EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 00mEmirates
Deal found 11/6£625

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

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Scotland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

ven 25/7

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer 27/8

06:10-12:40

2 stops29h 30m

£570

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

lun 10/11

17:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mar 18/11

16:20-11:50

1 stop17h 30m

£575

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

ven 12/9

13:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer 1/10

15:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

£582

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

ven 25/7

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer 27/8

14:15-12:40

2 stops21h 25m

£588

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun 8/9

17:55-15:50

1 stop22h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dom 14/9

10:35-10:35

1 stop23h 00m

£592

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven 12/9

19:25-23:20

1 stop28h 55m

Glasgow Intl

sab 20/9

21:15-07:00

1 stop32h 45m

£605

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven 15/8

20:25-06:25

1 stop35h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dom 24/8

07:55-16:10

1 stop31h 15m

£608

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven 15/8

10:05-20:15

1 stop35h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dom 24/8

21:50-20:50

1 stop22h 00m

£625

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven 12/9

17:00-23:10

2 stops31h 10m

Glasgow Intl

sab 20/9

10:25-00:25

2 stops37h 00m

£633

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

lun 10/11

09:30-12:05

2 stops28h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mar 18/11

12:45-13:25

2 stops22h 40m

£641

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/6

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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 £78). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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 13 giugno 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.

Rainfall in Scotland by month

Plan your trip to Scotland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Scotland ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Scotland when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Scotland by month

Plan your trip to Scotland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Scotland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 13 giugno 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Air France from South Africa to Scotland. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £243. Emirates flights start at £304 while deals on Kenya Airways start at £325 one-way.

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

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    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 £78). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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£323Average£437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£398Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£433Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£510Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£527Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£596Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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