To save up to 2% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 32 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Scotland to South Africa from £494 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £505 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
May is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from Scotland. Prices for May average £498 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £368. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 34% on your journey compared to booking in May
At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Scotland and South Africa for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.
Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. Etihad Airways is one of them. Some of the new policies that have been implemented to accommodate travellers flying from Scotland to South Africa are improved sanitation, HEPA filters, mask requirements, socially-distanced seating (for a limited time), and pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms. Policies will vary by airline.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like British Airways, KLM, and Emirates flying from Scotland to South Africa have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Scotland to South Africa for under £437. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just £416, but on average you can expect to pay £476.
There are no direct flights from Scotland to South Africa, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
There are currently 2+ open flights from Scotland to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than £728.
The Scotland to South Africa flight path was viewed by 925 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
Consider Air France, British Airways or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Scotland to South Africa.
Most travellers choose Edinburgh Turnhouse - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl or Aberdeen Dyce - Cape Town Intl when deciding on the best route from Scotland to South Africa.
On average you can expect to pay £950 for a flight from Scotland to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is £329 while the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at £440.
Lufthansa, KLM, and British Airways can get you from Scotland to South Africa in just under 13h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 35m. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
According to our current data, Lufthansa (£416), KLM (£440), and Air France (£469) offers the cheapest pricing from Scotland to South Africa.
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£492 | £723 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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£608 | £745 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£481 | £779 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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£558 | £800 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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£589 | £814 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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£462 | £819 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£591 | £829 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£512 | £859 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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£578 | £953 | No cancel fee | 70% |
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