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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from £399

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Scotland (GBSCT) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£607

One-way from

£399
15/1-30/1
  • 15/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 05m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
20/1
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town

Find flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Scotland to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Sun 29/1205:45EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 45mKLM
Wed 22/108:05CPT - EDI
1 stop17h 05mKLM
Deal found 18/12£1,033
Sun 29/1205:45EDI - CPT
3 stops29h 50mKenya Airways
Sat 25/114:15CPT - EDI
2 stops34h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12£1,208
Sun 29/1205:45EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/108:30CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,245
Thu 19/1212:40GLA - CPT
1 stop21h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 26/1218:45CPT - GLA
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/12£1,334
Thu 19/1206:05GLA - CPT
2 stops22h 25mKLM
Thu 26/1223:59CPT - GLA
1 stop14h 41mKLM
Deal found 18/12£1,389
Fri 20/1219:15GLA - CPT
3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/1217:15CPT - GLA
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,401
Sun 29/1216:30EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/117:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,443
Thu 19/1210:55ABZ - CPT
2 stops17h 35mKLM
Wed 1/108:05CPT - ABZ
1 stop17h 05mKLM
Deal found 18/12£1,552
Fri 20/1209:50ABZ - CPT
2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1211:45CPT - ABZ
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,558
Thu 19/1219:05ABZ - CPT
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 31/1218:45CPT - ABZ
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/12£2,189
Thu 19/1206:05GLA - CPT
3 stops29h 30mKenya Airways
Thu 26/1214:25CPT - GLA
3 stops34h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12£2,426
Thu 19/1209:00ABZ - CPT
3 stops26h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 1/114:30CPT - ABZ
3 stops45h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12£2,567

Find flights from Scotland to Cape Town within your budget

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AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Wed 15/1

06:10-09:50

1 stop25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

11:45-21:10

1 stop35h 25m

£607

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/3

05:45-21:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

23:15-08:25

1 stop34h 10m

£687

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/3

07:25-07:40

3 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

13:00-06:30

1 stop18h 30m

£689

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/3

16:30-12:00

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

17:15-10:15

1 stop19h 00m

£693

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/3

11:25-21:30

2 stops32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

15:20-10:35

2 stops21h 15m

£705

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 20/1

08:50-13:00

3 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

05:50-10:40

3 stops30h 50m

£722

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/1

12:35-11:35

2 stops45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

14:40-17:10

2 stops28h 30m

£724

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/2

18:35-17:25

2 stops44h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/2

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

£740

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 10/6

06:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/6

23:15-08:10

1 stop33h 55m

£742

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/1

11:30-13:35

3 stops48h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

23:00-23:10

2 stops26h 10m

£766

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Travel insights for flights from Scotland to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Scotland to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,151). 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 CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

When flying from Scotland to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Air France and Lufthansa from Scotland to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.4
Good
1,505 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.3
Good
3,901 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Scotland to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Scotland?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Scotland, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Scotland to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Scotland to Cape Town are RwandAir (£665), KLM (£981), and Lufthansa (£1,160).

  • What are the most popular routes from Scotland to Cape Town?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,151). 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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Alternative routes for Scotland to Cape Town

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Top 9 airlines flying from Scotland to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£520Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£521Average£819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£527Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£544Average£720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapest£623Average£821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£643Average£754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£703Average£790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£816Average£909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£831Average£1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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