How long is the flight from Scotland to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Scotland to South Africa in 14h 20m. Fly via Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, or KLM 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 £313. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Scotland to South Africa for a low price.

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).

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.

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.

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Find flight deals from Scotland to South Africa

Round-trip from	£545
One-way from	£321
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£749

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67h 55m total
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Scotland to South Africa

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Mon 14/9

20:40-17:30

3 stops43h 50m

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Sun 20/9

00:10-07:55

2 stops32h 45m

£579

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Tue 29/9

21:25-22:10

1 stop23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

00:10-09:15

1 stop34h 05m

£580

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA Glasgow Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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11:10-08:20

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14:05-20:45

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£589

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08:20-22:45

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00:10-07:55

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17:15-06:40

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19:45-11:55

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£620

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13:30-09:40

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£638

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

10:45-09:40

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17:55-15:55

1 stop23h 00m

£642

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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

05:40-22:00

1 stop14h 20m

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Wed 9/12

23:59-12:30

1 stop14h 31m

£646

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA Glasgow Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Glasgow Intl

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05:40-22:00

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19:40-12:45

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£646

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of £688). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,037). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Scotland to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Scotland to South Africa is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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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 14h 20m. Fly via Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, or KLM 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 £313. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates 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?
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of £688). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,037). 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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Qatar Airways	Cheapest£365	Average£868	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£383	Average£749	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£407	Average£742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£468	Average£885	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£489	Average£742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£521	Average£794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	Cheapest£554	Average£742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Emirates	Cheapest£640	Average£828	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
SWISS	Cheapest£649	Average£973	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights

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