Question 1

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

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Departing from Glasgow to Cape Town will take you 25h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6350 mi.

Question 2

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

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Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at £509. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £555 and £762, respectively. Lufthansa is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town?

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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. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Glasgow to Cape Town?

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The most popular airlines flying from Glasgow to Cape Town are British Airways, Emirates and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Glasgow to Cape Town?

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Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

Question 10

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

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To save up to 53% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 54 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Glasgow to Cape Town from £732 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £994 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, June can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Glasgow in June are about £851 on average during June, but can be found for as low as £543.

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GLA to CPT?

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It’s optimal to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?

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When you search for this flight from Glasgow to Cape Town, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Glasgow to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Cape Town from Glasgow by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Glasgow to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Cape Town from Glasgow shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Glasgow to Cape Town flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£443
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£915

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest£523	Average£736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£545	Average£787	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
SWISS	Cheapest£561	Average£625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air France	Cheapest£584	Average£760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£605	Average£728	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£617	Average£792	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£633	Average£740	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£719	Average£832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	Cheapest£722	Average£969	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Glasgow to Cape Town from £443

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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