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Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland from £277

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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Scotland

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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 14 February 2026.

Thu 12/319:35
JNB
-
INV
1 stop16h 25m
British Airways
Mon 16/312:20
INV
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 13/2£532
Sat 4/408:45
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops28h 20m
Lufthansa
Sun 19/406:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/2£536
Tue 10/223:59
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop35h 56m
KLM
Thu 19/210:40
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
KLM
Deal found 10/2£536
Thu 26/223:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop35h 21m
KLM
Thu 5/313:30
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop30h 35m
KLM
Deal found 11/2£540
Tue 24/212:45
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/312:45
EDI
-
JNB
3 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£549
Tue 24/210:10
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 3/312:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 12/2£561
Thu 11/617:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 24/610:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2£562
Thu 5/313:40
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop31h 25m
Emirates
Mon 16/320:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop36h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 13/2£565
Sat 4/417:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 19/416:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2£569
Thu 11/623:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Sun 21/613:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Deal found 10/2£571
Fri 15/518:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 1/610:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2£572
Thu 11/618:00
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops23h 10m
KLM
Wed 24/605:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
KLM
Deal found 10/2£582

Find 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 14 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£532

One-way from

£277

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£534
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£30 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 February 2026.
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

Thu 12/3

19:35-10:00

1 stop16h 25m

Inverness

Mon 16/3

12:20-10:25

1 stop20h 05m

£532

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

12:45-14:30

2 stops27h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

12:45-13:05

3 stops22h 20m

£549

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

08:45-12:05

2 stops28h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/4

06:10-06:40

2 stops23h 30m

£551

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

10:10-12:00

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

12:45-09:30

1 stop18h 45m

£561

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

13:40-19:05

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

20:55-11:40

1 stop36h 45m

£565

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

17:50-15:55

1 stop23h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/4

16:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

£569

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/6

13:10-21:20

1 stop31h 10m

£571

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

10:05-20:05

1 stop35h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/4

21:55-16:15

1 stop17h 20m

£583

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

11:10-16:35

2 stops30h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 24/6

12:40-08:35

2 stops18h 55m

£588

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

14:30-16:35

2 stops27h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/6

06:10-08:35

1 stop25h 25m

£591

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Scotland (average of £345). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in December is currently the most expensive (average of £530). 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.

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 14 February 2026.
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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,216 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,784 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,739 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Scotland in 16h 25m. Fly via British Airways, Lufthansa, or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Scotland is about 6073 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 £222. Turkish Airlines flights start at £227 while deals on Emirates start at £283 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Scotland (average of £345). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in December is currently the most expensive (average of £530). 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Scotland

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Scotland. 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 14 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£322Average£494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£397Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£400Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£440Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£512Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£512Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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