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Cheap flights from Scotland to South Africa from £389

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
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 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£549

One-way from

£389

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£648
Air France
  • Air France
  • 26/6-17/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 45m total
  • Scotland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£50 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 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 31 March 2025.

Thu 26/617:15EDI - JNB
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 17/718:50JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£549
Tue 27/506:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Tue 24/623:15JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Deal found 31/3£552
Thu 8/510:35EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/517:55JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3£555
Wed 7/508:30EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 30mSWISS
Sun 18/508:40CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 05mSWISS
Deal found 30/3£555
Tue 18/1117:15GLA - JNB
1 stop26h 45mKLM
Tue 10/223:55JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 40mKLM
Deal found 31/3£562
Mon 5/506:25INV - CPT
1 stop13h 45mKLM
Tue 20/515:20CPT - INV
2 stops22h 30mKLM
Deal found 31/3£577
Mon 17/1105:55GLA - JNB
1 stop25h 35mLufthansa
Mon 9/219:35JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 31/3£597
Sat 7/613:20EDI - CPT
1 stop31h 05mKLM
Sun 15/623:15CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Deal found 31/3£599
Wed 1/1007:00GLA - JNB
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1021:45JNB - GLA
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£610
Tue 20/506:00ABZ - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Tue 10/623:15CPT - ABZ
1 stop34h 25mKLM
Deal found 30/3£624
Wed 7/506:55EDI - CPT
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/516:35CPT - EDI
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£633
Wed 14/512:00GLA - CPT
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/516:35CPT - GLA
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£644

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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 31 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to South Africa that are best for you.

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Scotland

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/6

17:15-21:20

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

18:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

£549

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/5

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

23:15-16:25

1 stop18h 10m

£552

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/5

10:35-10:35

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

17:55-09:35

1 stop16h 40m

£555

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/5

08:30-10:00

1 stop24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

08:40-08:45

1 stop25h 05m

£555

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sat 10/5

10:25-08:30

2 stops21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£562

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Mon 5/5

06:25-21:10

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

15:20-12:50

2 stops22h 30m

£577

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/6

13:20-21:25

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/6

23:15-12:35

1 stop14h 20m

£599

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 20/5

06:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

23:15-08:40

1 stop34h 25m

£624

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/5

06:55-11:50

2 stops27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

16:35-23:10

2 stops31h 35m

£633

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sat 10/5

07:35-08:20

3 stops47h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

13:55-23:25

3 stops34h 30m

£640

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to South Africa

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

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 31 March 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 31 March 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
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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
1,570 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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
3,541 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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
1,425 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £392. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and KLM, 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?

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

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

    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 31 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£331Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£450Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£465Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£493Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£502Average£790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£558Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£584Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£609Average£891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£669Average£895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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RwandAirCheapest£1,010Average£1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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