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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Cape Town from £534

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 28/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — CPT
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 March 2026.

Sat 21/1117:20
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
KLM
Sat 28/1107:55
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops30h 50m
KLM
Deal found 3/3£601
Wed 22/410:15
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/411:00
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£614
Fri 17/406:00
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
KLM
Fri 24/407:40
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop16h 30m
KLM
Deal found 3/3£618
Sun 19/406:00
GLA
-
CPT
3 stops30h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sun 26/414:25
CPT
-
GLA
3 stops50h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/3£631
Sun 19/421:10
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/411:00
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3£637
Tue 21/421:45
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/411:00
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£638
Tue 21/406:00
GLA
-
CPT
3 stops30h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 28/407:20
CPT
-
GLA
3 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/3£639
Tue 21/409:10
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop35h 15m
KLM
Tue 28/423:45
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops24h 25m
KLM
Deal found 7/3£640
Tue 17/1106:05
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops21h 45m
Air France
Wed 25/1107:55
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops34h 40m
Air France
Deal found 4/3£655
Mon 16/1117:20
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops34h 30m
KLM
Wed 25/1107:55
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops30h 50m
KLM
Deal found 4/3£656
Sun 19/410:25
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops58h 20m
KLM
Sun 26/423:45
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops33h 40m
KLM
Deal found 6/3£658

Find flight deals from Glasgow to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow (GG1) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£614

One-way from

£534

Popular in

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May

Average price

£854
22/4-23/4
  • 22/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
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28/3
  • 28/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 20m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 22/4

10:15-09:00

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

11:00-09:35

1 stop23h 35m

£614

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 19/4

21:10-09:00

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

11:00-08:40

1 stop22h 40m

£681

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 17/4

06:50-11:30

3 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

14:25-20:15

3 stops30h 50m

£863
Fastest return journey

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 16/5

14:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

18:25-12:40

1 stop19h 15m

£873
Cheapest one-way

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 28/3

20:40-06:00

3 stops55h 20m

£534
Fastest single journey

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 28/3

13:35-11:30

1 stop19h 55m

£925

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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Glasgow with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Glasgow to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Glasgow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Glasgow to Cape Town is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town (average of £509). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £702). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 8 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andLufthansa from Glasgow to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7.8
Good
1,467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,833 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,779 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Glasgow to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Glasgow?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Glasgow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Glasgow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Glasgow. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

    Departing from Glasgow to Cape Town will take you 19h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6350 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at £578. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £638 and £758, respectively. KLM is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £429 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from £580 and Emirates from £642 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow to Cape Town 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 Glasgow to Cape Town?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town (average of £509). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £702). 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 9 airlines flying from Glasgow to Cape Town

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow to Cape Town. 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 8 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£546Average£806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£565Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£610Average£719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£612Average£776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£612Average£849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£636Average£827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£645Average£729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£719Average£955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£758Average£847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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