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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Cape Town from £429

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — CPT
20 Apr — 27 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 21 March 2026.

Sun 10/521:10
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/614:25
CPT
-
GLA
3 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£612
Sun 24/521:10
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/518:25
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£621
Wed 13/521:25
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/616:35
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£630
Sat 9/506:00
GLA
-
CPT
3 stops30h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 10/614:25
CPT
-
GLA
3 stops33h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/3£638
Sun 10/521:10
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/616:35
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£638
Sat 31/1018:50
GLA
-
CPT
3 stops40h 45m
Kenya Airways
Sat 14/1114:20
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops33h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 19/3£646
Mon 4/520:50
GLA
-
CPT
3 stops39h 45m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/514:25
CPT
-
GLA
3 stops33h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/3£653
Sat 9/510:25
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop34h 00m
KLM
Wed 10/614:00
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops27h 10m
KLM
Deal found 18/3£657
Sat 30/506:00
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
KLM
Mon 22/623:15
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 17/3£660
Mon 2/1106:05
GLA
-
CPT
3 stops29h 30m
Kenya Airways
Thu 12/1114:25
CPT
-
GLA
3 stops33h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/3£668
Thu 18/613:30
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops46h 10m
KLM
Sat 18/723:15
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop14h 40m
KLM
Deal found 19/3£672

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 21 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£612

One-way from

£429

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£856
10/5-7/6
  • 10/5-7/6
  • 5 total stops
  • 65h 35m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
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11/4
  • 11/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 50m 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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Cheapest return flight

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 24/5

20:25-21:30

1 stop24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

14:25-19:35

3 stops30h 10m

£708
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

£870

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 9/4

06:20-07:25

3 stops24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

13:15-22:10

3 stops33h 55m

£880

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 13/5

14:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

18:25-12:40

1 stop19h 15m

£884

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 12/5

14:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

18:25-12:40

1 stop19h 15m

£884

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 6/5

14:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

18:25-12:40

1 stop19h 15m

£884
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 11/4

07:40-06:00

2 stops21h 20m

£459

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 1/7

15:40-08:50

3 stops40h 10m

£490

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 1/7

09:50-09:30

1 stop22h 40m

£704

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 11/4

10:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

£1,280

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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 13 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 £511). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £704). 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 21 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
3,544 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
3,544 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
1,475 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
7,858 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
7,805 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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 £580. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £640 and £760, respectively. KLM is priced at 32% 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 £431 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from £582 and Emirates from £644 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 £511). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £704). 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 21 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£567Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£580Average£813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£612Average£713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£614Average£806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£614Average£851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£652Average£867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£664Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£721Average£953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£760Average£846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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