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Cheap flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town from £779

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — CPT
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
1 adult
Wed 31/7
Wed 7/8

The best prices from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 26 July 2024.

Round-trip from

£779

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£956
11/1-12/1
  • 11/1-12/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2024
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

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

To save up to 30% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town from £644 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £788 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Glasgow Intl Airport in January are about £843 on average during January, but can be found for as low as £567.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GLA to CPT?

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 evening.

Cheap KLM flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Glasgow Intl and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest KLM flights we've detected travelling from Glasgow to Cape Town. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Mon 13/110:40GLA - CPT
2 stops17h 50mKLM
Fri 24/108:30CPT - GLA
2 stops34h 05mKLM
Deal found 25/7£875
Thu 16/106:05GLA - CPT
2 stops22h 25mKLM
Thu 30/123:20CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 40mKLM
Deal found 25/7£892
Thu 22/806:10GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Thu 29/823:15CPT - GLA
1 stop17h 50mKLM
Deal found 25/7£1,046
Mon 19/816:50GLA - CPT
1 stop27h 35mKLM
Sat 24/823:15CPT - GLA
1 stop14h 45mKLM
Deal found 25/7£4,792

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between Glasgow Intl and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Kenya Airways flights we've found from Glasgow to Cape Town. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Mon 13/110:40GLA - CPT
2 stops31h 15mKenya Airways
Fri 24/114:30CPT - GLA
3 stops33h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/7£990
Thu 16/110:40GLA - CPT
3 stops25h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 30/114:30CPT - GLA
3 stops33h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/7£1,029
Mon 13/110:40GLA - CPT
3 stops25h 00mKenya Airways
Fri 24/114:30CPT - GLA
3 stops33h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/7£1,160

Cheap Glasgow Intl to Cape Town flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 July 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Glasgow to Cape Town in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 22/806:10GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Thu 29/823:15CPT - GLA
1 stop17h 50mKLM
Deal found 26/7£1,033
Thu 22/806:10GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Thu 29/823:15CPT - GLA
1 stop17h 50mKLM
Deal found 25/7£1,046
Thu 22/814:35GLA - CPT
1 stop25h 15mEmirates
Thu 29/809:20CPT - GLA
2 stops28h 25mEmirates
Deal found 26/7£1,226
Thu 22/814:35GLA - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Thu 29/809:20CPT - GLA
2 stops28h 25mEmirates
Deal found 25/7£1,228
Thu 22/814:35GLA - CPT
2 stops46h 55mEmirates
Thu 29/809:20CPT - GLA
2 stops28h 25mEmirates
Deal found 26/7£1,316
Thu 22/814:35GLA - CPT
2 stops22h 55mEmirates
Thu 29/809:20CPT - GLA
2 stops28h 25mEmirates
Deal found 25/7£1,318
Sat 27/706:10GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Sun 28/723:15CPT - GLA
1 stop17h 50mKLM
Deal found 25/7£1,468
Thu 22/812:00GLA - CPT
2 stops21h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 29/813:00CPT - GLA
2 stops23h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7£1,476
Thu 22/806:10GLA - CPT
2 stops33h 30mLufthansa
Thu 29/817:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 25/7£1,578

Glasgow Intl to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Glasgow Intl and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Glasgow to Cape Town in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 6/916:50GLA - CPT
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/914:30CPT - GLA
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£802
Fri 6/914:35GLA - CPT
1 stop25h 15mEmirates
Wed 25/918:20CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Deal found 25/7£874
Fri 6/906:10GLA - CPT
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/918:40CPT - GLA
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£927
Fri 6/914:35GLA - CPT
1 stop25h 15mEmirates
Wed 25/915:20CPT - GLA
2 stops46h 25mEmirates
Deal found 25/7£928
Thu 22/806:10GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Thu 29/823:15CPT - GLA
1 stop17h 50mKLM
Deal found 26/7£1,033
Thu 22/806:10GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Thu 29/823:15CPT - GLA
1 stop17h 50mKLM
Deal found 25/7£1,046
Thu 22/814:35GLA - CPT
1 stop25h 15mEmirates
Thu 29/809:20CPT - GLA
2 stops28h 25mEmirates
Deal found 26/7£1,226
Thu 22/814:35GLA - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Thu 29/809:20CPT - GLA
2 stops28h 25mEmirates
Deal found 25/7£1,228
Thu 22/814:35GLA - CPT
2 stops46h 55mEmirates
Thu 29/809:20CPT - GLA
2 stops28h 25mEmirates
Deal found 26/7£1,316

Find flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town within your budget

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 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

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£779 - £1,476

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Price

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 11/1

3 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/1

2 stops26h 30m

£779

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 6/9

2 stops18h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/9

3 stops33h 40m

£802

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 16/1

1 stop20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

1 stop19h 10m

£843

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 13/1

1 stop20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/1

1 stop19h 10m

£873

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 13/1

2 stops17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/1

2 stops34h 05m

£875

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 16/1

2 stops22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

1 stop24h 40m

£892

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 16/1

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

3 stops31h 50m

£898

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 13/1

2 stops31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/1

3 stops33h 30m

£990

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 22/8

2 stops21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/8

2 stops23h 30m

£1,476

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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 23 July 2024.
The best time to book flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town is 59 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.
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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 21 July 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.
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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town

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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 26 July 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Kenya Airways and Emirates from Glasgow to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

KLM
7.9
Good
1,417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7.6
Good
4,159 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Kenya Airways
7.0
Good
341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Lufthansa
6.9
Okay
7,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 5 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town for under £800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town for under £800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £779, but on average you can expect to pay £959.

  • 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 Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £843 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Lufthansa, starting at £875 and £898 round-trip.

  • What does GLA to CPT mean?

    This is defined as Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Glasgow Intl to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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  • 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.

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    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?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Glasgow Intl to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/7.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    British Airways, Emirates and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town.

  • 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 £813). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,128). 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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