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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from £299

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to South Africa

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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 7 February 2026.

Sat 28/211:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Air France
Wed 18/319:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
Air France
Deal found 6/2£483
Sun 1/311:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Air France
Wed 18/319:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
Air France
Deal found 6/2£485
Sat 28/217:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/319:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£491
Sun 1/317:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/319:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£493
Sat 28/218:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop26h 05m
KLM
Tue 17/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Deal found 6/2£499
Sun 1/320:30
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop23h 35m
KLM
Tue 17/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Deal found 6/2£500
Sat 28/213:30
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/319:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£507
Sun 1/313:30
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/319:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£508
Tue 3/313:25
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
KLM
Tue 24/323:59
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop24h 11m
KLM
Deal found 6/2£574
Tue 10/313:25
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
KLM
Fri 20/323:59
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop18h 36m
KLM
Deal found 6/2£579
Sun 15/211:00
EDI
-
DUR
2 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/311:15
DUR
-
EDI
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£587
Sun 1/311:40
EDI
-
PLZ
2 stops30h 20m
Air France
Mon 16/315:45
PLZ
-
EDI
2 stops20h 55m
Air France
Deal found 6/2£588

Find 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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£483

One-way from

£299

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£627
Air France
  • Air France
  • 28/2-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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3/5
  • 3/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 45m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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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 7 February 2026.
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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

06:00-07:50

2 stops48h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

18:35-17:35

2 stops24h 00m

£530

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

17:00-22:05

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

19:20-12:45

2 stops19h 25m

£551

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

£565

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/5

05:45-21:20

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£572

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/3

13:25-22:05

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:59-22:10

1 stop24h 11m

£574

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

17:00-22:05

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

£576

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

13:30-12:10

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£578

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 10/3

13:25-22:05

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

£579

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

11:40-20:00

2 stops30h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 16/3

15:45-10:40

2 stops20h 55m

£588

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

05:45-11:55

2 stops28h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 16/3

15:45-10:40

2 stops20h 55m

£589

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of £380). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of £549). 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.

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 KLM, Turkish Airlines, 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 KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £314. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of £380). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of £549). 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 7 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£362Average£850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£399Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£401Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£444Average£743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£464Average£858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£510Average£731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£557Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£573Average£836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£586Average£833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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