Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Scotland-GBSCT/South-Africa-ZA0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Scotland-GBSCT/South-Africa-ZA0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Scotland-GBSCT/South-Africa-ZA0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Scotland-GBSCT/South-Africa-ZA0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Africa is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £652. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £748 on average.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Scotland to South Africa is October, when tickets cost £680 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,286 and £990 respectively.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from Scotland to South Africa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 9

How long is the flight to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from Scotland to South Africa takes 24h 42m, covering a distance of 6273 miles. The shortest route is Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) with an average flight time of 13h 35m.

Question 10

What are the most popular destinations in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Cape Town (95% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destination is Port Elizabeth (5%).

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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 £652. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £748 on average.

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

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 £680 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,286 and £990 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

How long is the flight to South Africa?

An average direct flight from Scotland to South Africa takes 24h 42m, covering a distance of 6273 miles. The shortest route is Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) with an average flight time of 13h 35m.

What are the most popular destinations in South Africa?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Cape Town (95% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destination is Port Elizabeth (5%).

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