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Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland 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 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
4 May — 11 May1
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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£453

One-way from

£312

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£638
KLM
  • KLM
  • 11/5-24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 20m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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13/6
  • 13/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 April 2025.

Sun 11/518:50JNB - INV
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/513:25INV - JNB
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£453
Tue 27/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Tue 3/606:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Deal found 29/4£491
Tue 20/518:50JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/613:20EDI - JNB
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£493
Tue 13/523:15JNB - INV
1 stop24h 00mKLM
Sat 24/517:25INV - JNB
1 stop26h 55mKLM
Deal found 29/4£495
Tue 20/519:00JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 30mLufthansa
Wed 11/617:55EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4£509
Sun 11/518:50JNB - INV
2 stops28h 25mAir France
Sun 25/506:25INV - JNB
2 stops25h 25mAir France
Deal found 29/4£523
Mon 12/519:25JNB - INV
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 25/520:55INV - JNB
1 stop35h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£526
Mon 10/1123:45CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 05mAir France
Tue 18/1106:00EDI - CPT
2 stops37h 55mAir France
Deal found 29/4£539
Tue 20/523:15JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Tue 27/513:30GLA - JNB
1 stop30h 50mKLM
Deal found 29/4£547
Fri 13/620:40JNB - GLA
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/618:20GLA - JNB
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£553
Wed 21/519:00JNB - EDI
2 stops17h 50mBrussels Airlines
Thu 12/612:40EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 29/4£576
Tue 13/513:55JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 16/515:10EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4£585

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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 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Scotland that are best for you.

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Scotland

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

18:50-22:15

2 stops28h 25m

Inverness

Sat 24/5

13:25-21:20

1 stop30h 55m

£453

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

23:15-12:35

1 stop14h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/6

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

£491

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

18:50-16:35

1 stop22h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

13:20-21:20

1 stop31h 00m

£493

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

23:15-22:15

1 stop24h 00m

Inverness

Sat 24/5

17:25-21:20

1 stop26h 55m

£495

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

19:00-16:30

2 stops22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

17:55-08:35

1 stop13h 40m

£509

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

18:50-22:15

2 stops28h 25m

Inverness

Sun 25/5

06:25-08:50

2 stops25h 25m

£523

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

19:25-10:15

1 stop15h 50m

Inverness

Sun 25/5

20:55-09:25

1 stop35h 30m

£526

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 27/5

13:30-21:20

1 stop30h 50m

£547

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

20:40-22:20

1 stop26h 40m

Glasgow Intl

Fri 20/6

18:20-10:20

1 stop15h 00m

£553

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:00-11:50

2 stops17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/6

12:40-08:35

2 stops18h 55m

£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 £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 29 April 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 29 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and SWISS from South Africa to Scotland. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

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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 £324. Kenya Airways flights start at £377 while deals on Emirates start at £390 one-way.

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    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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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Scotland

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£302Average£394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£328Average£445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£438Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£484Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£520Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£559Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£604Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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