Cheap flights from Glasgow to South Africa from £243

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — JNB
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Tue 30/1206:05GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Mon 2/223:59JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 36mKLM
Deal found 17/12£725
Mon 29/1220:25GLA - JNB
1 stop33h 10mBritish Airways
Sat 31/122:00JNB - GLA
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£735
Tue 30/1206:05GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Fri 30/123:59JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 36mKLM
Deal found 16/12£739
Tue 30/1206:05GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/219:20JNB - GLA
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£748
Tue 30/1206:05GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/119:20JNB - GLA
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£848
Sun 28/1213:25GLA - JNB
2 stops20h 45mKLM
Sat 31/123:59JNB - GLA
1 stop35h 56mKLM
Deal found 17/12£874
Tue 23/1213:25GLA - CPT
1 stop30h 30mKLM
Tue 30/1208:00CPT - GLA
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Deal found 17/12£979
Mon 22/1220:35GLA - DUR
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/106:00DUR - GLA
3 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,008
Tue 23/1206:05GLA - CPT
3 stops29h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 30/1214:25CPT - GLA
3 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12£1,442
Tue 16/1217:20GLA - DUR
2 stops39h 20mKLM
Tue 30/1217:00DUR - GLA
2 stops41h 30mKLM
Deal found 16/12£1,607
Mon 22/1213:35GLA - DUR
1 stop25h 35mEmirates
Sun 11/111:15DUR - GLA
2 stops50h 20mEmirates
Deal found 17/12£1,815
Fri 19/1208:35GLA - DUR
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/117:00DUR - GLA
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£2,204

Find flight deals from Glasgow to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Glasgow to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£523

One-way from

£243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£898
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 26/1-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • Glasgow to South Africa
15/5
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 00m total
  • Glasgow to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (£1 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 15/1

10:40-22:05

1 stop33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

23:59-22:10

1 stop24h 11m

£581

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/3

09:05-22:05

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:59-22:10

1 stop24h 11m

£606

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 3/6

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

23:15-12:55

1 stop14h 40m

£612

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/1

06:05-22:05

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

23:59-09:55

1 stop35h 56m

£628

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/3

10:50-08:40

2 stops19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

22:00-13:05

1 stop17h 05m

£638

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

17:20-05:50

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

07:55-09:55

2 stops28h 00m

£639

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 25/3

06:05-21:55

1 stop13h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

23:15-08:25

1 stop34h 10m

£641

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

17:20-05:50

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

14:00-22:10

2 stops34h 10m

£653

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 21/5

13:30-11:05

2 stops20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

23:15-12:55

1 stop14h 40m

£683

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/2

06:05-05:50

2 stops21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

07:55-08:30

2 stops26h 35m

£696

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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Glasgow to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to South Africa (average of £473). Flying from Glasgow to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £558). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Glasgow to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

When flying from Glasgow to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Glasgow to South Africa?

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andKenya Airways from Glasgow to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Glasgow to South Africa?

    Airlines like KLM, British Airways, and Emirates fly from Glasgow to South Africa in about 25h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 50m. There are 6262 mi between Glasgow and South Africa. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with KLM, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £383. Lufthansa flights start at £427 while deals on Emirates start at £547 one-way.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to South Africa (average of £473). Flying from Glasgow to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £558). 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 South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£452Average£731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£485Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£490Average£712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£494Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£559Average£762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest£567Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£584Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£590Average£849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£600Average£864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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