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 15m. Fly via KLM, Kenya Airways, or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6073 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 £319. 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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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 24 September 2026.

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Find flight deals from Scotland to South Africa

Round-trip from	£535
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Cheapest in	April
Average price	£708

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Thu 3/12

07:30-07:35

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Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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00:00-23:00

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AberdeenCape Town

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06:10-10:35

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Cape Town Intl

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00:00-23:00

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£437

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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 £714). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,044). 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 21h 15m. Fly via KLM, Kenya Airways, or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6073 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 £319. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of £714). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,044). 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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KLM	Cheapest£390	Average£777	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£425	Average£764	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£476	Average£866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£530	Average£811	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£558	Average£759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£573	Average£763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£600	Average£850	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air France	Cheapest£602	Average£775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	Cheapest£664	Average£933	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights

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