Cheap flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town from £243

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — CPT
17 Jän — 24 Jän1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Glasgow Intl 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 Intl to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 Dezember 2025.

Di 23/1213:25GLA - CPT
1 stop30h 30mKLM
Di 30/1208:00CPT - GLA
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Deal found 17/12£979
Di 23/1206:05GLA - CPT
3 stops29h 30mKenya Airways
Di 30/1214:25CPT - GLA
3 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12£1,442
Mo 22/1208:20GLA - CPT
2 stops48h 10mQatar Airways
Mi 7/118:55CPT - GLA
2 stops23h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/12£3,352
Mo 22/1206:05GLA - CPT
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mi 7/123:45CPT - GLA
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£3,641
Mo 22/1217:20GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 35mKLM
Mi 7/123:45CPT - GLA
1 stop36h 10mKLM
Deal found 16/12£3,992

Find flight deals from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow Intl (GLA) 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 18 Dezember 2025.

Round-trip from

£638

One-way from

£243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,135
KLM
  • KLM
  • 21/1-4/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 30m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
15/5
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 00m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Glasgow Intl

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mi 21/1

17:20-05:50

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mi 4/2

07:55-09:55

2 stops28h 00m

£639

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mi 25/3

06:05-21:55

1 stop13h 50m

Cape Town Intl

So 19/4

23:15-08:25

1 stop34h 10m

£641

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mi 21/1

17:20-05:50

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Do 5/2

14:00-22:10

2 stops34h 10m

£653

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Di 3/2

06:05-05:50

2 stops21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mi 25/3

07:55-08:30

2 stops26h 35m

£696

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fr 30/1

06:05-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fr 6/2

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

£714

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

So 11/1

06:05-05:50

2 stops21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

So 25/1

07:55-09:55

2 stops28h 00m

£777

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fr 15/5

15:30-21:30

1 stop29h 00m

£243

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mo 19/1

20:30-13:45

3 stops39h 15m

£399

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Do 15/1

21:25-13:00

3 stops37h 35m

£402

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Do 15/1

17:20-21:55

1 stop26h 35m

£617

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Deals found on 17/12

Best time to book a flight from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Glasgow Intl Airport 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 Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of £511). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of £734). 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 Intl 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 18 Dezember 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow Intl Airport 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.

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 18 Dezember 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andLufthansa from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Glasgow Intl 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 Intl?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Glasgow Intl. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 inbound flights from Glasgow Intl per day from 4 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

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

    KLM can get you from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in just under 34h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Glasgow Intl Airport and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 6350 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £568 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Emirates, starting at £621 and £756 round-trip. Users have found that KLM is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £427. KLM flights start at £582 while deals on Emirates start at £629 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of £511). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of £734). 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 4 airlines flying from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£568Average£810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£621Average£752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest£756Average£844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£770Average£946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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