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GLA — CPT
6 Jan — 13 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Friday
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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 7 December 2025.
Tue 23/1209:05GLA - CPT
1 stop34h 50mKLM
Tue 30/1208:00CPT - GLA
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Deal found 5/12£1,118
Mon 22/1208:50GLA - CPT
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/118:30CPT - GLA
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£1,206
Tue 23/1219:10GLA - CPT
3 stops40h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 30/1214:25CPT - GLA
3 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/12£1,551
Mon 22/1217:20GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 35mKLM
Fri 2/108:00CPT - GLA
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Deal found 7/12£1,680
Best flights from Glasgow to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Glasgow to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
Wed 21/106:05GLA - CPT
2 stops25h 40mKLM
Thu 5/218:25CPT - GLA
2 stops41h 30mKLM
Deal found 7/12£604
Tue 20/108:25GLA - CPT
3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/112:30CPT - GLA
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12£705
Wed 21/106:05GLA - CPT
2 stops25h 40mKLM
Wed 4/218:25CPT - GLA
2 stops29h 45mKLM
Deal found 6/12£604
Mon 11/516:55GLA - CPT
1 stop35h 55mKLM
Mon 18/507:40CPT - GLA
1 stop16h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/12£644
Mon 11/508:35GLA - CPT
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/523:30CPT - GLA
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12£715
Thu 5/217:20GLA - CPT
2 stops38h 25mKLM
Mon 16/218:25CPT - GLA
2 stops41h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/12£653
Sun 1/320:50GLA - CPT
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/313:40CPT - GLA
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12£734
Tue 20/117:20GLA - CPT
2 stops38h 25mKLM
Tue 27/108:00CPT - GLA
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Deal found 6/12£683
Sun 11/106:05GLA - CPT
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Thu 29/114:00CPT - GLA
2 stops34h 10mKLM
Deal found 7/12£714
Last-minute flights from Glasgow to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Glasgow to Cape Town. Data last updated 7 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 11/106:05GLA - CPT
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Thu 29/114:00CPT - GLA
2 stops34h 10mKLM
Deal found 7/12£714
Tue 20/108:25GLA - CPT
3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/112:30CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12£679
Tue 20/117:20GLA - CPT
2 stops38h 25mKLM
Tue 27/108:00CPT - GLA
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Deal found 6/12£683
Wed 21/106:05GLA - CPT
2 stops25h 40mKLM
Thu 5/218:25CPT - GLA
2 stops41h 30mKLM
Deal found 7/12£604
Wed 21/106:05GLA - CPT
2 stops25h 40mKLM
Wed 4/223:45CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Deal found 7/12£719
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 7 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Glasgow to Cape Town 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 7 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Glasgow to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Glasgow
Fly to
Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
GlasgowCape Town
GLA - CPT
GLACPT
Glasgow Intl
Wed 21/1
06:05-09:45
2 stops25h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/2
18:25-09:55
2 stops41h 30m
£604
GlasgowCape Town
GLA - CPT
GLACPT
Glasgow Intl
Wed 21/1
06:05-09:45
2 stops25h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/2
18:25-22:10
2 stops29h 45m
£604
GlasgowCape Town
GLA - CPT
GLACPT
Glasgow Intl
Mon 11/5
16:55-05:50
1 stop35h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 18/5
07:40-23:10
1 stop16h 30m
£644
GlasgowCape Town
GLA - CPT
GLACPT
Glasgow Intl
Thu 5/2
17:20-09:45
2 stops38h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 16/2
18:25-09:55
2 stops41h 30m
£653
GlasgowCape Town
GLA - CPT
GLACPT
Glasgow Intl
Tue 20/1
17:20-09:45
2 stops38h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 27/1
08:00-22:10
1 stop16h 10m
£683
GlasgowCape Town
GLA - CPT
GLACPT
Glasgow Intl
Tue 20/1
08:25-13:45
3 stops27h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 27/1
12:30-20:20
2 stops33h 50m
£705
GlasgowCape Town
GLA - CPT
GLACPT
Glasgow Intl
Sun 11/1
06:05-21:55
1 stop13h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 29/1
14:00-22:10
2 stops34h 10m
£714
GlasgowCape Town
GLA - CPT
GLACPT
Glasgow Intl
Mon 11/5
08:35-09:30
2 stops23h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 18/5
23:30-16:35
1 stop18h 05m
£715
GlasgowCape Town
GLA - CPT
GLACPT
Glasgow Intl
Sun 1/3
20:50-10:00
1 stop35h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 14/3
13:40-10:30
2 stops22h 50m
£734
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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town
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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 5 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Glasgow to Cape Town is 53 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 £512). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £706). 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 GLA to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from Glasgow to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Glasgow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 7 December 2025.
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.
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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 25h 40m. 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 £566. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £622 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 £428 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from £583 and Emirates from £630 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 £512). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £706). 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.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 December 2025.
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 7 December 2025.
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