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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Scotland to South Africa

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£246
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% 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.

  • How many airports are there in South Africa?

    There are 19 airports in South Africa. The busiest airport is OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), with 55% of all flights arriving there.

  • 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 £645. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £740 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 retur 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 February, when tickets cost £736 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,247 and £987 respectively.

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

    To get a below-average price on a flight from Scotland to South Africa, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to South Africa?

    An average direct flight from Scotland to South Africa takes 23h 13m, covering a distance of 6273 miles. The shortest route is Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Cape Town (CPT) with an average flight time of 13h 50m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in South Africa?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Cape Town (90% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destination is Port Elizabeth (10%).

Everything you need to know for your flight to South Africa

Cabin class types available on flights to Scotland

Cabin classes available on flights to Scotland. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
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