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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from £274

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to South Africa

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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 29 March 2026.

Sun 10/507:00
INV
-
JNB
2 stops47h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/518:35
JNB
-
INV
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£514
Tue 12/510:40
GLA
-
JNB
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/518:35
JNB
-
GLA
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£543
Wed 8/415:30
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 16/413:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3£565
Wed 13/511:35
INV
-
JNB
3 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/509:45
JNB
-
INV
3 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£571
Sat 16/515:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 23/513:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3£580
Wed 8/415:30
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 17/419:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3£584
Tue 1/1214:05
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/1213:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/3£589
Wed 24/620:15
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/713:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£594
Tue 5/506:15
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/520:40
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£597
Mon 11/515:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/520:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/3£601
Fri 10/415:30
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 18/419:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3£603
Sun 17/521:10
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/505:45
CPT
-
GLA
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£608

Find 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 29 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£514

One-way from

£274

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£692
10/5-17/5
  • 10/5-17/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 50m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 March 2026.
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InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Sun 10/5

07:00-07:30

2 stops47h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

18:35-18:55

2 stops25h 20m

£514

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Wed 13/5

15:40-09:25

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

19:25-09:35

1 stop15h 10m

£619

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Thu 7/5

10:25-09:25

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:25-10:20

1 stop15h 55m

£663

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 9/4

14:40-05:30

1 stop37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

10:05-12:40

1 stop27h 35m

£669

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 8/5

21:20-21:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

18:25-21:10

2 stops27h 45m

£675

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

05:45-21:20

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£703

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Sat 6/6

07:20-09:25

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

19:25-09:35

1 stop15h 10m

£709
Fastest return journey

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 3/6

15:35-07:00

1 stop14h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

19:25-08:50

1 stop14h 25m

£713

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 4/6

14:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

10:05-12:40

1 stop27h 35m

£715

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

£717

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of £296). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £574). 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.

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.

  • 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 35m. Fly via British Airways, Emirates, 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 £319. However, be on the lookout for offers from KLM 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of £296). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £574). 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 29 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£372Average£882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£410Average£722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£412Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£477Average£882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£523Average£774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£524Average£776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£579Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£626Average£896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£647Average£841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest£670Average£995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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