How long is the flight from Aberdeen to South Africa?

Airlines like KLM and British Airways fly from Aberdeen to South Africa in about 48h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6300 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Aberdeen to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Aberdeen to South Africa are British Airways, KLM and Qatar Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ABZ to ZA?

When flying from Aberdeen to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Aberdeen to South Africa?

Located just 5.3 mi from the city center, Aberdeen Dyce (ABZ) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Africa from Aberdeen.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Aberdeen to South Africa?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Aberdeen to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	£543
One-way from	£352
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£698

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2 total stops
30h 55m total
Aberdeen to South Africa

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20h 10m total
Aberdeen to South Africa

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AberdeenCape Town

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - CPT Cape Town Intl

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Sun 28/2

06:10-09:30

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£408

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - CPT Cape Town Intl

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Sat 31/10

12:30-17:25

2 stops26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£442

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - CPT Cape Town Intl

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Sun 18/10

06:50-22:10

1 stop38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£463

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - CPT Cape Town Intl

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Sat 3/10

15:40-22:10

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

00:10-20:40

1 stop21h 30m

£563

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - CPT Cape Town Intl

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Thu 8/10

06:05-22:10

1 stop15h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

00:10-15:00

1 stop15h 50m

£585

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - CPT Cape Town Intl

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Fri 2/10

15:45-22:10

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

00:10-20:40

1 stop21h 30m

£622

AberdeenDurban

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

ABZDUR

Aberdeen Dyce

Mon 21/9

09:10-10:40

2 stops48h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 6/10

17:00-16:35

2 stops24h 35m

£742

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AberdeenCape Town

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - CPT Cape Town Intl

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Sat 31/10

17:10-12:10

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£900

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - CPT Cape Town Intl

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Wed 7/10

06:05-09:25

2 stops26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

19:25-20:40

2 stops26h 15m

£904

AberdeenDurban

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

ABZDUR

Aberdeen Dyce

Thu 15/10

06:05-08:05

2 stops25h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 22/10

19:55-20:40

2 stops25h 45m

£948

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Aberdeen to South Africa (average of £640). Flying from Aberdeen to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,152). 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 South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Aberdeen to South Africa, such as KLM,Qatar Airways, andBritish Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

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1,571 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

KLM

7.8

Good

1,571 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,571 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,732 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,571 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,202 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,571 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Aberdeen to South Africa?
Located just 5.3 mi from the city center, Aberdeen Dyce (ABZ) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Africa from Aberdeen.
How long is the flight from Aberdeen to South Africa?
Airlines like KLM and British Airways fly from Aberdeen to South Africa in about 48h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6300 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Aberdeen to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Aberdeen to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Aberdeen to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Aberdeen to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Aberdeen to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Aberdeen to South Africa 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 Aberdeen to South Africa?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Aberdeen to South Africa (average of £640). Flying from Aberdeen to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,152). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£365	Average£1,275	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£479	Average£800	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£586	Average£900	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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