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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from £303

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£486

One-way from

£303

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£897
5/10-14/12
  • 5/10-14/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 00m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
3/11
  • 3/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£46 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Scotland to South Africa

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 4 July 2025.

Sun 5/1009:40EDI - CPT
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£486
Thu 11/910:35EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 24/917:55JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7£552
Wed 19/1107:00GLA - CPT
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1112:00CPT - GLA
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£568
Wed 1/1012:40EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1019:35JNB - EDI
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£570
Sun 26/1019:45EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 20mSWISS
Wed 12/1109:00CPT - EDI
1 stop35h 55mSWISS
Deal found 3/7£572
Tue 9/906:00GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 35mKLM
Tue 23/923:15JNB - GLA
1 stop17h 55mKLM
Deal found 3/7£573
Wed 1/1012:40EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 55mBrussels Airlines
Tue 14/1019:00JNB - EDI
2 stops17h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 3/7£577
Sun 7/906:00GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Tue 16/923:15CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 2/7£578
Wed 1/1012:45EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 50mLufthansa
Tue 14/1019:00JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 3/7£582
Sat 6/917:15EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 10mKLM
Tue 16/923:15CPT - EDI
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 3/7£583
Tue 23/913:10GLA - JNB
1 stop18h 25mLufthansa
Tue 4/1119:45JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 3/7£591
Tue 19/813:20EDI - JNB
1 stop31h 00mKLM
Tue 30/918:50JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 35mKLM
Deal found 2/7£607

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/10

09:40-21:45

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

12:30-20:25

1 stop33h 55m

£486

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/9

10:35-10:35

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

17:55-09:35

1 stop16h 40m

£552

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 19/11

07:00-09:50

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

12:00-07:50

1 stop21h 50m

£568

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

12:40-08:35

2 stops18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

£570

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/10

19:45-22:05

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

09:00-18:55

1 stop35h 55m

£572

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 9/9

06:00-21:35

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

£573

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

12:40-08:35

2 stops18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:00-11:50

2 stops17h 50m

£577

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 7/9

06:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£578

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

12:45-08:35

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:00-17:15

1 stop23h 15m

£582

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

17:15-21:25

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

£583

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £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?

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 4 July 2025.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 4 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Scotland to South Africa, such as Emirates, KLM, andSWISS. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £388. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Turkish Airlines, 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?

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  • 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 10 airlines flying from Scotland to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£441Average£701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£461Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£473Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£479Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£514Average£867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapest£515Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£554Average£713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£565Average£779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£581Average£854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest£687Average£964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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