Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town from £308

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 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — CPT
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
1 adult

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 25 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£488

One-way from

£308

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£916
10/11-15/11
  • 10/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
Search Deals
26/10
  • 26/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 10m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Search Deals

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 25 August 2025.

Mon 10/1120:35GLA - CPT
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1112:30CPT - GLA
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£488
Thu 2/1021:20GLA - CPT
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1023:45CPT - GLA
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£527
Mon 22/916:55GLA - CPT
2 stops39h 50mKLM
Mon 29/923:00CPT - GLA
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Deal found 23/8£608
Sun 21/906:00GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Sun 28/923:15CPT - GLA
1 stop33h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/8£611
Wed 8/1021:15GLA - CPT
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1013:05CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8£746

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Glasgow Intl 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 25 August 2025.
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

Mon 10/11

20:35-06:45

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

12:30-07:55

1 stop21h 25m

£488

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 2/10

21:20-22:00

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

23:45-09:45

1 stop35h 00m

£527

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 22/9

16:55-09:45

2 stops39h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

23:00-08:10

1 stop34h 10m

£608

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 21/9

06:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

23:15-08:10

1 stop33h 55m

£611

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

06:05-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

15:20-16:35

2 stops27h 15m

£689

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 26/10

20:50-10:00

1 stop35h 10m

£308

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/8

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Glasgow Intl with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 22 August 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 £1,311). 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 25 August 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 25 August 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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
3,318 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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
1,388 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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
7,359 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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
7,305 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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 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 39h 50m. 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 £509 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at £556 and £763 round-trip. Users have found that Lufthansa is 40% 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 £1,311). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Hermanus
Gordon's Bay
Somerset West
Stellenbosch
Franschhoek
Paarl
Porterville

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Glasgow Intl to Cape Town

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Glasgow Intl to OR Tambo flights
Glasgow Intl to Port Elizabeth flights
Glasgow Intl to Durban flights

Top 4 airlines flying from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow Intl 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 25 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£509Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
KLMCheapest£556Average£805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
British AirwaysCheapest£763Average£975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
EmiratesCheapest£765Average£854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

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

When you search for this flight from Glasgow Intl 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.

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

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

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

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.