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Cheap flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town from £425

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — CPT
4 Jun — 11 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town

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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 5 May 2026.

Mon 26/1012:50
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
Lufthansa
Mon 9/1118:45
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop19h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/5£816
Sat 21/1118:50
GLA
-
CPT
3 stops40h 45m
Kenya Airways
Sat 28/1114:20
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops33h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/5£819
Tue 22/914:40
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Emirates
Tue 29/918:25
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop19h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 30/4£826
Mon 1/614:40
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
Emirates
Mon 8/613:15
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5£828
Thu 4/614:40
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
Emirates
Mon 8/613:15
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 2/5£830
Tue 22/906:00
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 29/907:20
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops37h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/4£843
Mon 25/517:25
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/622:25
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£845
Fri 13/1113:35
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Emirates
Wed 25/1118:30
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 3/5£848
Mon 26/1006:05
GLA
-
CPT
3 stops29h 30m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/1114:25
CPT
-
GLA
3 stops48h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/5£851
Fri 13/1106:05
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops28h 55m
Kenya Airways
Wed 25/1114:25
CPT
-
GLA
3 stops48h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/5£854

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 5 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£816

One-way from

£425

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£731
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 26/10-9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
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26/5
  • 26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£35 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 1/6

14:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

13:15-12:40

1 stop24h 25m

£828

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 4/6

14:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

13:15-12:40

1 stop24h 25m

£830

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 4/6

12:40-13:00

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

15:10-11:45

2 stops21h 35m

£887
Fastest return journey

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 25/5

17:25-13:25

2 stops19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

22:25-15:00

1 stop17h 35m

£889

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

14:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

13:15-12:40

1 stop24h 25m

£892

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

06:00-06:00

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

14:25-16:10

3 stops50h 45m

£926
Cheapest one-way

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 26/5

21:20-20:55

3 stops46h 35m

£441

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

08:45-11:50

3 stops26h 05m

£508
Fastest single journey

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

06:00-05:50

1 stop22h 50m

£681

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 26/5

09:10-21:25

1 stop35h 15m

£742

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of £731). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,078). 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?

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 5 May 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
3,570 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

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
3,570 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

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
1,511 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

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
7,972 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

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
7,945 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

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?

    Emirates can get you from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in just under 25h. 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 £581 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Emirates, starting at £632 and £750 round-trip. Users have found that KLM is 32% 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 £425. KLM flights start at £574 while deals on Emirates start at £635 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of £731). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,078). 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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KLMCheapest£581Average£822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest£750Average£844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£823Average£983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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