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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from £302

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
7 Jul — 14 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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£530

One-way from

£302

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£895
4/11-9/12
  • 4/11-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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3/11
  • 3/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£46 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 2 July 2025.

Tue 4/1119:40EDI - CPT
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1211:45CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£530
Sun 26/1016:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/1219:05JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/7£559
Wed 19/1107:00GLA - CPT
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1112:00CPT - GLA
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£567
Wed 1/1012:40EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1019:35JNB - EDI
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£568
Tue 23/913:10GLA - JNB
1 stop18h 25mLufthansa
Tue 4/1119:45JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 30/6£575
Wed 1/1012:40EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 55mBrussels Airlines
Tue 14/1019:00JNB - EDI
2 stops17h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 1/7£575
Sun 7/906:00GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Tue 16/923:15CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 2/7£577
Sat 6/917:15EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 10mKLM
Tue 16/923:15CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Deal found 1/7£583
Sat 30/806:00GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Mon 8/918:50JNB - GLA
2 stops22h 20mKLM
Deal found 30/6£597
Tue 19/813:20EDI - JNB
1 stop31h 00mKLM
Tue 30/918:50JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 35mKLM
Deal found 1/7£604
Fri 31/1017:30EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Tue 2/1210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7£613
Tue 19/815:10EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 30/913:55JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/7£622

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

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/11

19:40-09:50

1 stop36h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/12

11:45-10:05

1 stop24h 20m

£530

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/10

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

19:05-15:20

1 stop22h 15m

£559

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

£567

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

£568

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 23/9

13:10-08:35

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:45-12:00

1 stop18h 15m

£575

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

£575

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

£577

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

17:15-21:25

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

23:15-16:25

1 stop18h 10m

£583

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sat 30/8

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

18:50-16:10

2 stops22h 20m

£597

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/8

13:20-21:20

1 stop31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

18:50-16:25

2 stops22h 35m

£604

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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 £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?

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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 2 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Scotland to South Africa, such as Emirates, KLM, andAir France. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Air France
7.5
Good
1,472 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,593 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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

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.

  • 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 £384. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS 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, 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

Discover the top 10 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 2 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£440Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£460Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£472Average£689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£478Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£512Average£865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapest£514Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£552Average£712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£564Average£777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£580Average£852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest£685Average£962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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