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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from £339

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£547

One-way from

£339

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£646
KLM
  • KLM
  • 1/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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18/6
  • 18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 10m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 1/506:00GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Mon 26/523:15JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 20/2£547
Thu 8/513:20EDI - JNB
1 stop31h 00mKLM
Wed 28/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/2£571
Wed 26/211:15EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/319:05JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£618
Fri 7/306:00EDI - JNB
3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/308:50JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£619
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 17/1109:05GLA - JNB
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1223:55JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£631
Tue 15/406:00GLA - JNB
2 stops41h 15mKenya Airways
Wed 30/412:10JNB - GLA
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2£641
Fri 14/1113:25EDI - JNB
2 stops19h 30mKenya Airways
Sat 29/1117:00JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2£643
Wed 4/606:00EDI - JNB
2 stops38h 20mAir France
Mon 9/623:15JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Deal found 20/2£659
Mon 3/313:25EDI - CPT
2 stops30h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 18/323:00CPT - EDI
2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2£688
Sat 1/320:40EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Sat 8/322:20JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mEmirates
Deal found 20/2£711

Find flights from Scotland to South Africa within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

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Scotland

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/5

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£547

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/5

13:20-21:20

1 stop31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

£571

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/3

06:00-13:10

3 stops29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

08:50-06:00

1 stop23h 10m

£619

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

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 15/4

06:00-15:50

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

01:15-23:10

2 stops22h 55m

£641

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 18/3

06:25-03:55

2 stops19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

14:30-10:15

2 stops20h 45m

£649

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/6

06:00-21:20

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

£659

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/3

07:30-09:25

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

08:50-06:00

1 stop23h 10m

£660

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/3

13:25-16:15

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

01:15-23:10

2 stops23h 55m

£661

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Travel insights for flights from Scotland to South Africa

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland to South Africa. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Scotland to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Scotland to South Africa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £529. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Emirates, 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?

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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Scotland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£340Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£449Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapest£462Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£486Average£776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£510Average£808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£522Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£600Average£755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£625Average£912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£676Average£919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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RwandAirCheapest£1,035Average£1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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