How long is the flight from Scotland to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Scotland to South Africa in 16h 35m. Fly via KLM, Qatar Airways, or Emirates 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.

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).

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.

£254+ Flights from Scotland to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to South Africa

Round-trip from	£523
One-way from	£254
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£648

16/10-18/10
2 total stops
56h 45m total
Scotland to South Africa

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15/11
2 total stops
33h 30m total
Scotland to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£48 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Wed 29/1007:00GLA - CPT

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1108:45CPT - GLA

1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£513

Thu 16/1021:20GLA - CPT

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1000:30CPT - GLA

1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£523

Wed 19/1114:05EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways

Fri 5/1213:45JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£557

Wed 29/1014:05EDI - JNB

1 stop16h 35mQatar Airways

Wed 5/1120:20JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9£557

Thu 30/1011:40EDI - JNB

1 stop22h 30mAir France

Sun 23/1119:40JNB - EDI

1 stop17h 00mAir France

Deal found 15/9£564

Sat 1/1106:00EDI - JNB

1 stop28h 10mAir France

Sun 23/1119:40JNB - EDI

1 stop17h 00mAir France

Deal found 15/9£571

Wed 15/1019:30INV - CPT

1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1008:45CPT - INV

1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£579

Tue 23/913:30GLA - JNB

2 stops18h 20mKLM

Tue 4/1123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Deal found 15/9£583

Wed 29/1014:05EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways

Fri 14/1113:45JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9£584

Thu 6/1113:25GLA - JNB

1 stop30h 40mKLM

Thu 13/1119:40JNB - GLA

2 stops19h 05mKLM

Deal found 16/9£584

Wed 15/1019:30INV - CPT

1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1012:30CPT - INV

1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£586

Fri 31/1007:30EDI - JNB

1 stop30h 05mQatar Airways

Sun 23/1120:20JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£587

Best flights from Scotland to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Scotland to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Wed 29/1007:00GLA - CPT

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1108:45CPT - GLA

1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£513

Mon 2/213:15INV - CPT

2 stops38h 35mKLM

Tue 10/218:25CPT - INV

2 stops20h 20mKLM

Deal found 16/9£569

Thu 5/314:05EDI - JNB

1 stop16h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 9/320:20JNB - EDI

1 stop35h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9£577

Sun 1/205:45EDI - JNB

2 stops27h 10mKenya Airways

Fri 13/201:35JNB - EDI

2 stops32h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9£686

Sun 26/1019:15EDI - CPT

1 stop24h 50mSWISS

Fri 31/1009:30CPT - EDI

2 stops58h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/9£705

Thu 5/313:35GLA - DUR

1 stop25h 35mEmirates

Mon 9/319:10DUR - GLA

1 stop18h 25mEmirates

Deal found 13/9£791

Thu 1/106:50EDI - CPT

1 stop27h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 20/112:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£821

Thu 16/1021:20GLA - CPT

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1023:55CPT - GLA

1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£524

Mon 29/1217:20GLA - JNB

1 stop26h 45mKLM

Sat 31/123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Deal found 15/9£583

Wed 15/1019:30INV - CPT

1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1008:45CPT - INV

1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£579

Tue 30/1217:20GLA - JNB

1 stop26h 45mKLM

Fri 30/123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop24h 11mKLM

Deal found 15/9£583

Tue 3/314:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Wed 11/318:55CPT - EDI

1 stop37h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£680

Wed 19/1113:30EDI - JNB

2 stops24h 20mKenya Airways

Thu 4/1201:35JNB - EDI

2 stops31h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9£688

Thu 6/1113:25GLA - JNB

1 stop30h 40mKLM

Thu 13/1119:40JNB - GLA

2 stops19h 05mKLM

Deal found 16/9£584

Sun 19/1007:05INV - CPT

1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1008:45CPT - INV

1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£591

Sat 31/105:45EDI - JNB

2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways

Sat 7/201:35JNB - EDI

2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9£688

Wed 4/314:05EDI - CPT

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Thu 12/312:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£691

Thu 16/1007:00INV - CPT

1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1012:30CPT - INV

1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£604

Wed 21/106:05GLA - CPT

2 stops28h 35mKLM

Wed 4/218:25CPT - GLA

2 stops24h 10mKLM

Deal found 14/9£606

Thu 5/320:20GLA - DUR

3 stops36h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 9/310:55DUR - GLA

2 stops25h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9£851

Tue 3/313:25GLA - JNB

1 stop30h 40mKLM

Tue 24/323:59JNB - GLA

1 stop34h 31mKLM

Deal found 14/9£614

Wed 29/1005:45EDI - JNB

3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1114:30JNB - EDI

3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£624

Thu 12/309:25EDI - DUR

2 stops22h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 16/310:55DUR - EDI

2 stops27h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9£856

Sat 14/307:30EDI - PLZ

2 stops26h 25mQatar Airways

Wed 18/307:00PLZ - EDI

2 stops25h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9£809

Tue 10/306:10ABZ - CPT

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/312:30CPT - ABZ

1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£629

Wed 29/1006:05GLA - CPT

2 stops25h 40mKLM

Wed 5/1123:45CPT - GLA

1 stop18h 50mKLM

Deal found 14/9£639

Sat 14/316:00GLA - PLZ

2 stops17h 55mBritish Airways

Wed 18/312:40PLZ - GLA

2 stops21h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£871

Thu 16/1007:00INV - CPT

1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1012:00CPT - INV

1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£629

Thu 13/1106:00ABZ - CPT

2 stops25h 45mKLM

Sun 23/1118:25CPT - ABZ

2 stops19h 50mKLM

Deal found 16/9£640

Tue 3/220:50GLA - CPT

1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/208:45CPT - GLA

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£633

Last-minute flights from Scotland to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Scotland to South Africa. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 23/913:30GLA - JNB

2 stops18h 20mKLM

Tue 4/1123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Deal found 15/9£583

Wed 15/1019:30INV - CPT

1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1008:45CPT - INV

1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£579

Wed 15/1019:30INV - CPT

1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1012:30CPT - INV

1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£586

Thu 16/1021:20GLA - CPT

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1000:30CPT - GLA

1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£523

Thu 16/1007:00INV - CPT

1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1008:45CPT - INV

1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£595

Sun 19/1007:05INV - CPT

1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1008:45CPT - INV

1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£591

Wed 29/1007:00GLA - CPT

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1108:45CPT - GLA

1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£513

Wed 29/1014:05EDI - JNB

1 stop16h 35mQatar Airways

Wed 5/1120:20JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9£557

Wed 29/1014:05EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways

Fri 14/1113:45JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9£584

Thu 30/1011:40EDI - JNB

1 stop22h 30mAir France

Sun 23/1119:40JNB - EDI

1 stop17h 00mAir France

Deal found 15/9£564

Fri 31/1007:30EDI - JNB

1 stop30h 05mQatar Airways

Sun 23/1120:20JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£587

Fri 31/1017:00EDI - JNB

2 stops41h 10mKLM

Sun 23/1123:59JNB - EDI

1 stop14h 46mKLM

Deal found 15/9£595

One-way flights from Scotland to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Scotland to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Sat 15/1122:30GLA - CPT

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£254

Wed 14/118:50EDI - CPT

2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£312

Thu 15/107:45EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£327

Wed 3/1207:25EDI - CPT

2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£342

Wed 15/1021:15GLA - CPT

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£378

Tue 7/1011:05EDI - JNB

2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£400

Thu 15/112:45EDI - CPT

1 stop20h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 14/9£419

Tue 13/108:40EDI - CPT

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£430

Wed 8/1009:15EDI - JNB

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£438

Mon 27/1016:20EDI - JNB

1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9£482

Mon 27/1015:15EDI - JNB

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£537

Mon 12/110:40GLA - JNB

1 stop33h 25mKLM

Deal found 15/9£570

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GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 29/10

07:00-10:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

08:45-20:05

1 stop37h 20m

£513

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 16/10

21:20-22:00

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

23:55-08:15

1 stop33h 20m

£524

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Mon 2/2

13:15-05:50

2 stops38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

18:25-12:45

2 stops20h 20m

£569

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

14:05-08:40

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

20:20-06:00

1 stop35h 40m

£577

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Wed 15/10

19:30-22:00

1 stop25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

08:45-20:35

1 stop37h 50m

£579

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/12

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

£583

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 30/12

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:59-22:10

1 stop24h 11m

£583

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 6/11

13:25-22:05

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:40-12:45

2 stops19h 05m

£584

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Sun 19/10

07:05-21:45

1 stop37h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

08:45-20:35

1 stop37h 50m

£591

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Thu 16/10

07:00-22:00

1 stop38h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

12:30-20:35

1 stop34h 05m

£604

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to South Africa

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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 £703). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Scotland to South Africa as you normally would.

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How long is the flight from Scotland to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from Scotland to South Africa in 16h 35m. Fly via KLM, Qatar Airways, or Emirates 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.
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 £703). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air France	Cheapest£444	Average£694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	Cheapest£455	Average£694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£474	Average£699	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£476	Average£725	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£553	Average£748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£556	Average£612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£572	Average£805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£579	Average£842	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	Cheapest£593	Average£878	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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