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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from £499

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£623

One-way from

£499

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£814
Air France
  • Air France
  • 3/5-13/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
28/2
  • 28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 25h 00m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£60 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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 21 February 2025.

Sat 3/506:00EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/523:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£623
Mon 3/305:45EDI - CPT
1 stop13h 45mKLM
Mon 17/302:30CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 40mKLM
Deal found 20/2£624
Mon 3/313:25EDI - CPT
2 stops30h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 18/323:00CPT - EDI
2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2£688
Sat 3/506:00EDI - CPT
2 stops38h 25mAir France
Tue 13/523:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Deal found 20/2£750
Mon 1/1217:15GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 40mKLM
Mon 15/1208:30CPT - GLA
2 stops26h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/2£756
Wed 27/813:25INV - CPT
1 stop31h 00mKLM
Fri 12/923:15CPT - INV
1 stop24h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/2£763
Wed 20/816:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/916:35CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£787
Tue 26/817:55INV - CPT
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/913:00CPT - INV
2 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£791
Mon 1/1205:55GLA - CPT
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Mon 15/1218:30CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£801
Wed 20/807:40EDI - CPT
2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 4/913:00CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£803
Mon 24/220:40EDI - CPT
1 stop37h 00mEmirates
Thu 13/313:40CPT - EDI
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Deal found 20/2£815
Mon 1/1216:40ABZ - CPT
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/114:00CPT - ABZ
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£930

Find flights from Scotland to Cape Town within your budget

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Fly from

Scotland

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/5

06:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

£623

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/3

05:45-21:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

02:30-23:10

2 stops22h 40m

£624

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/3

13:25-21:40

2 stops30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

23:00-23:10

2 stops26h 10m

£688

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/5

06:00-21:25

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

£750

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/8

16:50-11:50

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/9

16:35-15:50

1 stop24h 15m

£787

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/8

07:40-10:50

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/9

13:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

£803

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Sun 6/4

11:00-21:30

2 stops57h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/4

23:15-10:25

1 stop36h 10m

£890

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/7

17:55-16:45

2 stops21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

18:05-22:45

1 stop29h 40m

£1,085

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/7

15:30-12:40

2 stops20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

14:00-09:20

2 stops20h 20m

£1,116

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Sun 6/4

11:00-21:10

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/4

23:15-10:25

1 stop36h 10m

£1,144

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £1,330). 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 21 February 2025.

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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, SWISS and Qatar Airways 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.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

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 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 £1,330). 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 9 airlines flying from Scotland to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£491Average£700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£517Average£868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£533Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£547Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapest£625Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£643Average£761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£685Average£796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£765Average£1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£795Average£909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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