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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Scotland to South Africa

Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£313
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

FAQs for booking flights from Scotland to South Africa

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Scotland to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Scotland to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Scotland to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Scotland to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Scotland to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Scotland to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Scotland to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Scotland to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Africa is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £641. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £735 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost £868 on average. Morning departures are around 14% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,077.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Scotland to South Africa?

    The cheapest month for flights from Scotland to South Africa is October, when tickets cost £705 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,290 and £974 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from Scotland to South Africa?

    To get a below-average price on the flight from Scotland to South Africa, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to South Africa?

    An average direct flight from Scotland to South Africa takes 21h 35m, covering a distance of 6273 miles. The shortest route is Inverness (INV) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) with an average flight time of 13h 55m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in South Africa?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Cape Town (92% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destination is Port Elizabeth (8%).

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Cheapest flights to South Africa from Scotland found in 2025

Recent return flight deals

28/10Tue
1 stop
19h 15mEDI-CPT
12/11Wed
1 stop
27h 20mCPT-EDI
£464
27/10Mon
1 stop
23h 00mEDI-CPT
12/11Wed
1 stop
27h 20mCPT-EDI
£492
31/10Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
21h 50mEDI-JNB
22/11Sat
1 stopTurkish Airlines
16h 50mJNB-EDI
£530
26/10Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
21h 50mEDI-JNB
27/11Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
16h 50mJNB-EDI
£531
1/10Wed
2 stopsBrussels Airlines
18h 55mEDI-JNB
14/10Tue
2 stopsBrussels Airlines
17h 50mJNB-EDI
£573
1/10Wed
2 stopsBrussels Airlines
18h 55mEDI-JNB
14/10Tue
2 stopsBrussels Airlines
17h 50mJNB-EDI
£590
23/9Tue
1 stopKLM
14h 20mGLA-JNB
4/11Tue
2 stopsKLM
22h 55mJNB-GLA
£595
23/9Tue
1 stopKLM
14h 20mGLA-JNB
4/11Tue
2 stopsKLM
22h 55mJNB-GLA
£596
30/9Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 25mEDI-JNB
28/10Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 50mJNB-EDI
£620
30/9Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 25mEDI-JNB
28/10Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 45mJNB-EDI
£621

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Recent one-way flight deals

26/10Sun
1 stop
36h 55mEDI-CPT
£313
27/10Mon
1 stop
23h 00mEDI-CPT
£319
23/9Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 55mEDI-CPT
£399
22/9Mon
1 stopSWISS
34h 30mEDI-CPT
£409
22/9Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 55mEDI-CPT
£411
26/10Sun
1 stopSWISS
24h 20mEDI-CPT
£416
27/10Mon
2 stopsBrussels Airlines
15h 40mEDI-JNB
£472
27/10Mon
1 stopLufthansa
13h 55mEDI-JNB
£478
27/10Mon
2 stopsBrussels Airlines
15h 40mEDI-JNB
£485
26/10Sun
2 stopsLufthansa
23h 45mEDI-CPT
£491

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Last minute flights from Scotland to South Africa

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

13/7Sun
multi-stopKLM
14h 20mGLA-JNB
20/7Sun
multi-stopKLM
24h 55mJNB-GLA
£990
13/7Sun
multi-stop
14h 20mGLA-JNB
20/7Sun
multi-stop
22h 20mJNB-GLA
£1,124
13/7Sun
multi-stopAir France
42h 25mGLA-JNB
20/7Sun
multi-stopAir France
46h 20mJNB-GLA
£1,207
13/7Sun
multi-stop
19h 15mGLA-JNB
20/7Sun
multi-stop
36h 35mJNB-GLA
£1,236
13/7Sun
multi-stop
36h 00mGLA-JNB
20/7Sun
multi-stop
36h 35mJNB-GLA
£1,289
13/7Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
27h 55mGLA-JNB
19/7Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
22h 45mJNB-GLA
£2,552

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