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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Cape Town from £338

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — CPT
11 Sep — 18 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 August 2026.

Mon 14/920:40 -
3 stops43h 50m
Sun 20/900:10 -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 10/8£579
Tue 8/908:20 -
2 stops32h 10m
Sun 27/900:10 -
2 stops36h 20m
Deal found 7/8£586
Fri 25/921:15 -
3 stops43h 15m
Thu 1/1000:10 -
2 stops32h 05m
Deal found 11/8£617
Sat 29/814:00 -
2 stops26h 30m
Fri 18/900:10 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 9/8£635

Find flight deals from Glasgow to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow (GG1) 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 12 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£579

One-way from

£338

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£903
14/9-20/9
  • 14/9-20/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 76h 35m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 05m total
  • Glasgow to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£22 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 August 2026
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 14/9

20:40-17:30

3 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

00:10-07:55

2 stops32h 45m

£579

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 8/9

08:20-22:45

3 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

00:10-07:55

2 stops32h 45m

£600

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 2/11

19:45-17:25

3 stops43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

13:40-19:00

2 stops31h 20m

£713
Fastest return journey

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

06:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

£760

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/10

10:15-22:10

1 stop34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

13:40-11:35

1 stop23h 55m

£785
Cheapest one-way

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 15/10

21:40-09:45

3 stops59h 05m

£338
Fastest single journey

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

15:25-17:25

2 stops24h 00m

£381

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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Glasgow to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town (average of £751). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,107). 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 to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Glasgow to Cape Town flights typically cost between £750 and £1,302 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £579 on Multiple Airlines (14 Sept–20 Sept).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Glasgow to Cape Town is 69 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.

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 12 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andLufthansa from Glasgow to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,654 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
3,654 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,654 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,557 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
8,179 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
8,159 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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 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?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Glasgow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Glasgow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Glasgow. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at £574. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £634 and £748, respectively. KLM is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £426 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from £576 and Emirates from £623 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Glasgow 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 to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow 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 to Cape Town?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town (average of £751). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,107). 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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Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

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

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Top 7 airlines flying from Glasgow to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow 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 12 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£574Average£845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£608Average£822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£622Average£773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£636Average£824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£640Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£747Average£972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£748Average£856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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