Cheap flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town from £270

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — CPT
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Glasgow Intl 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

Cheap 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£514

One-way from

£270

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£795
29/10-5/11
  • 29/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 20m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
15/11
  • 15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£66 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town

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 16 September 2025.

Wed 29/1007:00GLA - CPT
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1108:45CPT - GLA
1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£514
Thu 16/1021:20GLA - CPT
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1000:30CPT - GLA
1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£525
Wed 29/1006:05GLA - CPT
2 stops25h 40mKLM
Wed 5/1123:45CPT - GLA
1 stop18h 50mKLM
Deal found 14/9£641
Wed 17/906:00GLA - CPT
2 stops26h 45mKLM
Mon 22/923:00CPT - GLA
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Deal found 14/9£682

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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.

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Glasgow Intl

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 29/10

07:00-10:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

08:45-20:05

1 stop37h 20m

£514

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 16/10

21:20-22:00

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

23:55-08:15

1 stop33h 20m

£525

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

06:05-12:40

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

£609

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/2

20:50-10:00

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

08:45-07:50

1 stop25h 05m

£635

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 29/10

06:05-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

23:45-16:35

1 stop18h 50m

£641

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/3

07:00-06:45

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

08:45-07:50

1 stop25h 05m

£642

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 6/1

06:05-05:50

2 stops21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

15:20-16:35

2 stops27h 15m

£711

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/2

06:05-21:55

1 stop13h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

£713

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 15/11

22:30-10:00

2 stops33h 30m

£270

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 14/12

18:05-10:20

1 stop14h 15m

£1,195

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Deals found on 15/9

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 September 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,313). 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 16 September 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 26% 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 16 September 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.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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 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 28h 35m. 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 Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £520 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Emirates, starting at £547 and £751 round-trip. Users have found that Lufthansa is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,313). 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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LufthansaCheapest£520Average£731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£547Average£797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest£751Average£841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£758Average£969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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