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Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland from £256

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
26 helmi — 5 maalis1
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 21 helmikuu 2025.

Round-trip from

£474

One-way from

£256

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£507
KLM
  • KLM
  • 6/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£26 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 February 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 21 helmikuu 2025.

ti 25/210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
ti 4/312:35EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£422
pe 6/623:15CPT - GLA
1 stop17h 55mKLM
la 14/616:55GLA - CPT
1 stop27h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/2£474
ma 19/523:15JNB - GLA
1 stop17h 55mKLM
ke 28/508:55GLA - JNB
1 stop35h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/2£486
ke 9/409:50JNB - EDI
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
ke 23/423:25EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£486
ma 19/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop34h 10mKLM
ke 11/617:15EDI - JNB
1 stop27h 05mKLM
Deal found 21/2£494
ma 16/619:25JNB - INV
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
ti 9/915:45INV - JNB
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£506
ke 12/310:40JNB - GLA
2 stops27h 15mLufthansa
ke 19/313:00GLA - JNB
2 stops16h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£527
ma 17/318:30CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
ma 24/307:40EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£529
la 22/320:25JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
la 29/307:40EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 45mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£536
ma 17/313:20JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
pe 21/314:05EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2£552
ti 20/517:50JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
ke 11/616:50EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£553
to 8/521:15JNB - GLA
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
to 29/507:00GLA - JNB
1 stop23h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£579

Find flights from South Africa to Scotland within your budget

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 21 helmikuu 2025.

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South Africa

Fly to

Scotland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

pe 6/6

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

Glasgow Intl

la 14/6

16:55-21:25

1 stop27h 30m

£474

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 9/4

09:50-16:25

2 stops31h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ke 23/4

23:25-08:35

2 stops32h 10m

£486

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 19/5

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

Glasgow Intl

ke 28/5

08:55-21:20

1 stop35h 25m

£486

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 19/5

23:15-12:35

1 stop14h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

to 12/6

17:15-21:20

1 stop27h 05m

£494

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 16/6

19:25-10:15

1 stop15h 50m

Inverness

ti 9/9

15:45-07:00

1 stop14h 15m

£506

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 12/3

10:40-11:55

2 stops27h 15m

Glasgow Intl

ke 19/3

13:00-07:05

2 stops16h 05m

£527

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

ma 17/3

18:30-11:55

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ma 24/3

07:40-10:55

1 stop25h 15m

£529

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

la 22/3

20:25-19:05

1 stop24h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

la 29/3

07:40-10:25

1 stop24h 45m

£536

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 17/3

13:20-06:00

1 stop18h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

pe 21/3

14:05-15:35

1 stop23h 30m

£552

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 20/5

17:50-09:35

1 stop16h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ke 11/6

16:50-10:35

1 stop16h 45m

£553

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Scotland

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

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 21 helmikuu 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 21 helmikuu 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and SWISS from South Africa to Scotland. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Scotland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 £256. Kenya Airways flights start at £331 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £334 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Scotland that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Scotland?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Scotland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Scotland 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 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£321Average£418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£360Average£487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£464Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£514Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£551Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£673Average£786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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