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Cheap flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town from £299

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — CPT
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 July 2026.

Tue 1/921:25
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/900:10
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£557
Thu 3/908:35
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/900:10
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7£561
Tue 8/908:20
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/913:15
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£659

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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£551

One-way from

£299

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,082
15/9-20/9
  • 15/9-20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
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16/11
  • 16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£20 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

13:30-21:10

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£759
Fastest return journey

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 12/1

05:40-05:45

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/1

00:30-20:00

1 stop21h 30m

£760

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 1/9

09:10-21:25

1 stop35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£791

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 2/11

17:15-22:40

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

07:55-08:30

2 stops26h 35m

£795

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 20/1

17:15-22:40

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/1

07:55-09:55

2 stops28h 00m

£815

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 20/1

05:40-13:35

3 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/1

23:25-22:10

2 stops24h 45m

£850
Cheapest one-way

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 16/11

07:50-07:35

2 stops45h 45m

£299

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 20/11

07:35-16:45

3 stops31h 10m

£387

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 20/11

06:35-10:30

2 stops25h 55m

£650

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 20/11

20:30-22:40

1 stop24h 10m

£677

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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?

The best time to book flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town is 85 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 £769). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,116). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between £760 and £1,356 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £557 on Multiple Airlines (1 Sept–23 Sept).

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 27 July 2026.
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
3,638 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
KLM
7.8
Good
1,550 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,161 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,130 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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 30h 40m. 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 £584 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Emirates, starting at £642 and £758 round-trip. Users have found that KLM is 35% 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 £432. KLM flights start at £584 while deals on Emirates start at £631 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 £769). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,116). 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

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 27 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£584Average£856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£642Average£831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest£758Average£864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£837Average£1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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