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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg from £426

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — JNB
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Glasgow to Johannesburg are usually found in May or June, booked 29 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£572

One-way from

£426

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£907
KLM
  • KLM
  • 16/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • Glasgow to Johannesburg
31/8
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • Glasgow to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£27 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 11 July 2025.

Tue 16/913:30GLA - JNB
1 stop30h 50mKLM
Wed 24/923:15JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 11/7£572
Wed 1/1006:10GLA - JNB
1 stop25h 25mLufthansa
Tue 14/1019:00JNB - GLA
1 stop29h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 9/7£649
Tue 16/916:55GLA - JNB
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/918:50JNB - GLA
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£676
Tue 23/906:00GLA - JNB
2 stops41h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 3/1101:35JNB - GLA
2 stops20h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/7£693
Wed 10/914:35GLA - JNB
1 stop24h 40mEmirates
Fri 24/1019:10JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 35mEmirates
Deal found 11/7£742

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg that are best for you.

Fly from

Glasgow

Fly to

Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 16/9

13:30-21:20

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£572

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 1/10

06:10-08:35

1 stop25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:00-23:00

1 stop29h 00m

£649

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 16/9

16:55-08:30

2 stops38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

18:50-23:10

2 stops29h 20m

£676

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 23/9

06:00-00:25

2 stops41h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

01:35-20:25

2 stops20h 50m

£693

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/9

14:35-16:15

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

19:10-12:45

1 stop18h 35m

£742

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sun 31/8

08:35-07:10

2 stops21h 35m

£426

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 1/9

06:10-08:35

1 stop25h 25m

£575

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sun 31/8

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

£588

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sun 31/8

14:35-20:25

3 stops28h 50m

£2,131

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/7

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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 29 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 11 July 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.

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 11 July 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.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Glasgow to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Johannesburg round-trip?

    According to our current data, KLM (£572), Lufthansa (£649), and Kenya Airways (£693) offers the cheapest pricing from Glasgow to Johannesburg. You may be able to fly from Glasgow to Johannesburg for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £575 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from £588 and Emirates from £2,131 one-way.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg.

  • 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 9 airlines flying from Glasgow to Johannesburg

Discover the top 9 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 11 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£445Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£471Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£475Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£480Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£556Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£567Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£581Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£598Average£765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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RwandAirCheapest£654Average£968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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