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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from £310

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2025.

Mon 10/1120:35GLA - CPT
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1112:30CPT - GLA
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£443
Thu 27/1120:45GLA - CPT
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£503
Tue 4/1106:10ABZ - CPT
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1112:30CPT - ABZ
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£538
Tue 4/1106:10ABZ - CPT
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1112:30CPT - ABZ
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£570
Sun 30/1106:15EDI - CPT
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10£570
Wed 3/1206:00EDI - JNB
1 stop25h 30mLufthansa
Thu 11/1210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 28/10£583
Thu 20/1113:55EDI - JNB
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1114:30JNB - EDI
3 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£586
Thu 27/1106:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Thu 4/1207:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Deal found 28/10£586
Sun 2/1105:10ABZ - CPT
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1112:30CPT - ABZ
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£588
Thu 20/1111:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 30mAir France
Thu 27/1119:20JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 20mAir France
Deal found 28/10£588
Thu 20/1116:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/1119:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/10£590
Tue 11/1105:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Thu 20/1123:59JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Deal found 28/10£591

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 30 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£443

One-way from

£310

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£737
10/11-15/11
  • 10/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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25/11
  • 25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 50m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Scotland to South Africa 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 30 October 2025.
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GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 10/11

20:35-06:45

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

12:30-07:55

1 stop21h 25m

£443

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 27/11

07:15-07:30

2 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/12

12:30-10:55

1 stop24h 25m

£549

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-15:50

1 stop22h 50m

£588

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:55-09:40

1 stop16h 45m

£588

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

£590

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

05:50-06:10

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

08:00-09:20

1 stop27h 20m

£599

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

06:05-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

18:25-22:10

2 stops29h 45m

£615

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

06:05-12:40

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

£615

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/12

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

19:20-16:35

2 stops23h 15m

£637

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/1

06:00-05:50

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

23:45-23:10

1 stop25h 25m

£639

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to South Africa

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of £392). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of £572). 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 SCT to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Scotland to South Africa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Scotland to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Scotland to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Scotland to South Africa flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Scotland to South Africa. 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 Scotland to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Scotland to South Africa in 21h 50m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, KLM, or Air France to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5964 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 Scotland to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £420. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and RwandAir, as they are both options that can get you from Scotland to South Africa for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of £392). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of £572). 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 9 airlines flying from Scotland to South Africa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Scotland to South Africa. 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 30 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£458Average£720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£469Average£713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£489Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£494Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£560Average£875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest£573Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£590Average£848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£597Average£848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£610Average£889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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