Cheap flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg from £383

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — JNB
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Glasgow to Johannesburg are usually found in June or May, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow (GG1) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£604

One-way from

£383

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£789
KLM
  • KLM
  • 27/1-16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 06m total
  • Glasgow to Johannesburg
6/9
  • 6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 25m total
  • Glasgow to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Glasgow to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 August 2025.

Tue 30/1217:20GLA - JNB
1 stop26h 45mKLM
Fri 30/119:40JNB - GLA
2 stops22h 55mKLM
Deal found 26/8£611
Mon 29/1217:20GLA - JNB
2 stops40h 30mKLM
Sat 31/123:59JNB - GLA
1 stop35h 56mKLM
Deal found 26/8£622
Tue 30/1217:20GLA - JNB
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/119:40JNB - GLA
2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£624
Tue 23/913:30GLA - JNB
2 stops18h 20mKLM
Tue 4/1119:40JNB - GLA
2 stops19h 05mKLM
Deal found 25/8£627
Mon 29/1217:20GLA - JNB
1 stop26h 45mKLM
Fri 30/123:59JNB - GLA
1 stop35h 56mKLM
Deal found 25/8£640
Tue 30/1217:20GLA - JNB
2 stops40h 30mKLM
Sat 31/119:40JNB - GLA
2 stops28h 30mKLM
Deal found 26/8£645

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Glasgow

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GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 27/1

10:40-11:50

2 stops23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

23:59-09:55

1 stop35h 56m

£604

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 27/1

10:40-11:50

2 stops23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

23:59-09:55

1 stop35h 56m

£611

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 30/12

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

19:40-16:35

2 stops22h 55m

£611

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 30/12

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:40-16:35

2 stops22h 55m

£611

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/12

17:20-11:50

2 stops40h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

23:59-09:55

1 stop35h 56m

£622

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 30/12

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

19:40-09:55

2 stops16h 15m

£624

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 23/9

13:30-08:50

2 stops18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:40-12:45

2 stops19h 05m

£627

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 23/9

13:30-08:50

2 stops18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:40-12:45

2 stops19h 05m

£627

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/12

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-22:10

1 stop24h 11m

£633

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sat 6/9

22:45-07:10

2 stops31h 25m

£383

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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg (average of £703). Flying from Glasgow to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Glasgow to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Glasgow to Johannesburg in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Glasgow to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 26 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, KLM, andKenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

    KLM can get you from Glasgow to Johannesburg in just under 23h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 5979 mi between Glasgow and Johannesburg.

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

    According to our current data, Lufthansa (£479), KLM (£494), and Kenya Airways (£578) offers the cheapest pricing from Glasgow to Johannesburg. You may be able to fly from Glasgow to Johannesburg for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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  • How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg (average of £703). Flying from Glasgow to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 8 airlines flying from Glasgow to Johannesburg

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg. 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 26 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£449Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£479Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£486Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£491Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£561Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£578Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£588Average£766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£601Average£769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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