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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Cape Town from £535

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
GLA — CPT
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
Wed 3/4
Wed 10/4

The best prices from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 29 March 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

£631

One-way from

£535
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
From Glasgow to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Glasgow 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 to Cape Town?

To save up to 18% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 21 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 to Cape Town from £666 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £693 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Glasgow in May are about £856 on average during May, but can be found for as low as £586.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town (GLA - CPT)?

It’s optimal to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from Glasgow to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between Glasgow 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 953,168 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Kenya Airways flights we've found from Glasgow to Cape Town. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Mon 23/906:10GLA - CPT
2 stops38h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 4/1014:30CPT - GLA
3 stops32h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/3£890
Mon 23/906:10GLA - CPT
3 stops30h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 4/1014:30CPT - GLA
3 stops50h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/3£928
Thu 11/706:10GLA - CPT
3 stops30h 30mKenya Airways
Thu 1/814:30CPT - GLA
3 stops33h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/3£1,384

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Glasgow to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Glasgow 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 953,168 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Lufthansa flights from Glasgow to Cape Town. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 23/906:10GLA - CPT
2 stops29h 30mLufthansa
Fri 4/1017:45CPT - GLA
1 stop30h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 28/3£795
Mon 23/906:10GLA - CPT
3 stops27h 10mLufthansa
Fri 4/1017:45CPT - GLA
1 stop30h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 28/3£810

Cheap Glasgow to Cape Town flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Glasgow to Cape Town specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 953,168 searches. Prices were last updated on 29 March 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Glasgow to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 29/312:40GLA - CPT
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Thu 4/417:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 29/3£1,227
Fri 29/312:40GLA - CPT
2 stops17h 00mLufthansa
Thu 4/417:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 29/3£1,243
Fri 29/312:40GLA - CPT
2 stops17h 00mLufthansa
Thu 4/415:20CPT - GLA
2 stops21h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 28/3£1,259
Fri 29/312:40GLA - CPT
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Thu 4/417:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 28/3£1,272
Fri 29/312:40GLA - CPT
2 stops17h 00mLufthansa
Thu 4/417:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 28/3£1,288
Fri 29/312:40GLA - CPT
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/415:20CPT - GLA
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£1,339
Fri 29/312:40GLA - CPT
2 stops17h 00mLufthansa
Thu 4/415:20CPT - GLA
2 stops21h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 29/3£1,348
Fri 29/317:25GLA - CPT
2 stops22h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 4/413:00CPT - GLA
2 stops21h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/3£1,954

Glasgow to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Glasgow and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 953,168 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Glasgow to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 23/906:10GLA - CPT
2 stops29h 30mLufthansa
Fri 4/1017:45CPT - GLA
1 stop30h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 28/3£795
Wed 20/1112:40GLA - CPT
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Sun 24/1118:30CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 27/3£806
Mon 23/906:10GLA - CPT
3 stops27h 10mLufthansa
Fri 4/1017:45CPT - GLA
1 stop30h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 28/3£810
Wed 20/1112:40GLA - CPT
2 stops41h 00mLufthansa
Sun 24/1118:30CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 27/3£829
Wed 20/1117:25GLA - CPT
2 stops21h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 24/1118:25CPT - GLA
2 stops22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/3£879
Mon 23/906:10GLA - CPT
2 stops38h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 4/1014:30CPT - GLA
3 stops32h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/3£890
Mon 23/906:10GLA - CPT
3 stops30h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 4/1014:30CPT - GLA
3 stops50h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/3£928
Wed 20/1106:05GLA - CPT
2 stops28h 45mKenya Airways
Sun 24/1114:30CPT - GLA
3 stops28h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/3£1,011
Thu 11/715:30GLA - CPT
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 1/818:40CPT - GLA
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/3£1,053

One-way flights to Cape Town from Glasgow

Search for one-way flight options from Glasgow to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 953,168 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Glasgow to Cape Town. Those seeking round-trip flights from Glasgow to Cape Town should utilise the search form at the top of the page.
Sun 25/806:10GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 28/3£535
Sun 25/814:55GLA - CPT
3 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£550
Sun 25/806:10GLA - CPT
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£562

Find flights from Glasgow to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Glasgow 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 953,168 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.

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£795 - £1,384

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Price

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 23/9

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/10

1 stop30h 20m

£795

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 23/9

3 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/10

1 stop30h 20m

£810

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 23/9

2 stops38h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/10

3 stops32h 50m

£890

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 23/9

3 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/10

3 stops50h 35m

£928

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 11/7

1 stop18h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/8

1 stop16h 05m

£1,053

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 11/7

2 stops20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/8

1 stop16h 05m

£1,062

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 11/7

2 stops23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/8

2 stops24h 45m

£1,209

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 11/7

3 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/8

2 stops34h 20m

£1,300

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 11/7

3 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/8

3 stops33h 40m

£1,384

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 28/3

When is the best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Glasgow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights from Glasgow to Cape Town is 20 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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When is the cheapest time to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Glasgow to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Glasgow to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Glasgow to Cape Town is currently £549 while a return flight costs £1,048. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town (average of £796). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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.

January

£706

February

£733

March

£713

April

£661

May

£630

June

£665

July

£872

August

£726

September

£710

October

£765

November

£678

December

£761

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

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 29 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Glasgow to Cape Town, such as Kenya Airways and Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.2
Good
397 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent flight experience. Staff was warm and helpful during a short layover.

7.2
Good
397 reviews
7.2
Good
397 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent flight experience. Staff was warm and helpful during a short layover.

7.0
Good
7,882 reviews
7.2
Good
397 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent flight experience. Staff was warm and helpful during a short layover.

6.9
Okay
6,960 reviews
7.2
Good
397 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent flight experience. Staff was warm and helpful during a short layover.

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 8 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.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Glasgow to Cape Town for under £800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just £795, but on average you can expect to pay £1,048.

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

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at £795. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Kenya Airways and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £890 and £1,053, respectively. Lufthansa is priced at 7% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

  • What does GLA to CPT mean?

    Glasgow Intl Airport is GLA and Cape Town Intl Airport is CPT. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK), Dundee Airport (DND), Isle of Islay Glenegedale Airport (ILY), Campbeltown Machrihanish Airport (CAL) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring 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.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Glasgow to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 vacation 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 see available direct flights.

  • 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.

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

    Many airlines do 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.

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

    The Glasgow to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 28/3.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Glasgow to Cape Town

Discover the top 8 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 953,168 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£473Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapest£476Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£530Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£620Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£629Average£797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£648Average£744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£795Average£905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£831Average£934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cancellation policies vary by airline and fare type. After entering your flight details, you can view the cancellation policies for each deal in the search results. Some deals may offer flexibility in terms of cancellation and changes.

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