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Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland from £319

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Scotland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Scotland flight deals. Data was last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£497

One-way from

£319

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£639
Air France
  • Air France
  • 21/5-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 10m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
26/7
  • 26/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 50m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£46 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Scotland

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Scotland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Scotland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Wed 21/518:50JNB - EDI
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Wed 11/611:45EDI - JNB
1 stop19h 45mAir France
Deal found 17/4£497
Mon 10/1108:30CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1105:45EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£520
Wed 21/518:50JNB - EDI
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/609:10EDI - JNB
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£520
Tue 20/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Wed 11/606:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Deal found 17/4£531
Mon 19/523:15JNB - GLA
1 stop33h 55mKLM
Wed 28/513:30GLA - JNB
1 stop30h 50mKLM
Deal found 17/4£539
Sun 1/618:25CPT - GLA
2 stops29h 45mKLM
Sun 8/606:00GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Deal found 17/4£551
Sat 17/513:55JNB - GLA
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/507:35GLA - JNB
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£552
Sat 17/511:10JNB - EDI
2 stops46h 35mSWISS
Sat 24/518:45EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 35mSWISS
Deal found 17/4£557
Tue 13/513:55JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 10/615:10EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4£581
Tue 6/516:50JNB - INV
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/507:05INV - JNB
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£604
Sun 1/623:15JNB - ABZ
1 stop24h 00mKLM
Sun 8/609:10ABZ - JNB
1 stop35h 10mKLM
Deal found 17/4£607
Mon 8/919:25JNB - EDI
1 stop13h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 14/917:30EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£612

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Scotland 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 18 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Scotland that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Scotland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

18:50-21:15

1 stop27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/6

09:10-21:20

1 stop35h 10m

£497

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

23:15-16:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

£531

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

23:15-08:10

1 stop33h 55m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 28/5

13:30-21:20

1 stop30h 50m

£539

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

18:25-23:10

2 stops29h 45m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 8/6

06:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

£551

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

13:55-16:10

2 stops27h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 24/5

07:35-16:10

2 stops31h 35m

£552

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

11:10-08:45

2 stops46h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 24/5

18:45-09:20

1 stop13h 35m

£557

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

18:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/6

17:05-21:20

2 stops27h 15m

£567

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

13:55-06:25

1 stop17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/6

15:10-16:10

1 stop24h 00m

£581

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

16:50-20:15

2 stops28h 25m

Inverness

Sun 25/5

07:05-14:20

2 stops30h 15m

£604

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

23:15-22:15

1 stop24h 00m

Aberdeen Dyce

Sun 8/6

09:10-21:20

1 stop35h 10m

£607

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Scotland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Scotland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Scotland?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Scotland (average of £78). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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 ZA to SCT?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Scotland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Scotland, 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 Scotland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Scotland ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Scotland when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Scotland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Scotland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Scotland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Scotland. 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 Scotland. Reviews last updated 18 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Air France from South Africa to Scotland. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Scotland one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £331. Kenya Airways flights start at £367 while deals on British Airways start at £382 one-way.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Scotland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Scotland (average of £78). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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