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Cheap flights from Glasgow to South Africa from £248

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — JNB
10 Jan — 17 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 11 December 2025.

Thu 11/1213:25GLA - JNB
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - GLA
1 stop34h 31mKLM
Deal found 10/12£779
Thu 11/1207:25GLA - JNB
3 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1206:30JNB - GLA
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£791
Tue 30/1206:05GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Mon 2/223:59JNB - GLA
1 stop35h 56mKLM
Deal found 9/12£792
Tue 30/1215:20GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 30/119:35JNB - GLA
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/12£810
Tue 30/1206:05GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/219:20JNB - GLA
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12£815
Mon 29/1217:45GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 31/119:35JNB - GLA
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/12£830
Sun 14/1218:05GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 15/119:35JNB - GLA
1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/12£849
Tue 30/1206:05GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/119:20JNB - GLA
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12£851
Tue 23/1220:40GLA - CPT
1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/112:30CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12£1,068
Mon 22/1208:20GLA - CPT
3 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/115:25CPT - GLA
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12£1,101
Tue 23/1213:25GLA - CPT
1 stop30h 30mKLM
Tue 30/1208:00CPT - GLA
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Deal found 8/12£1,144
Thu 11/1212:50GLA - DUR
2 stops25h 30mLufthansa
Tue 23/1207:00DUR - GLA
2 stops31h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 9/12£1,258

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 11 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£525

One-way from

£248

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£860
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 26/1-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • Glasgow to South Africa
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7/5
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 00m total
  • Glasgow to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Glasgow to South Africa 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 December 2025.
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GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 21/5

14:35-10:15

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:10-12:45

1 stop18h 35m

£536

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 19/5

14:35-10:15

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

19:10-12:45

1 stop18h 35m

£536

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 19/5

14:35-10:15

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:10-12:45

1 stop18h 35m

£536

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 21/5

14:35-10:15

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

19:10-12:45

1 stop18h 35m

£536

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 20/5

14:35-10:15

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

19:10-12:45

1 stop18h 35m

£561

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sun 24/5

14:35-10:15

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

19:10-12:45

1 stop18h 35m

£561

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sat 23/5

17:25-09:25

1 stop15h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

19:25-09:20

1 stop14h 55m

£587

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 19/5

15:35-07:00

1 stop14h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

19:25-11:15

1 stop16h 50m

£587

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 21/5

14:35-10:15

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

19:10-12:45

1 stop18h 35m

£588

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

06:05-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

18:25-22:10

2 stops29h 45m

£604

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Deals found on 8/12

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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 October is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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 11 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 11 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,624 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,573 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Glasgow to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Emirates, KLM, and British Airways fly from Glasgow to South Africa in about 18h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 20m. There are 5979 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 Emirates, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £325. KLM flights start at £385 while deals on Lufthansa start at £428 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Glasgow to South Africa?

    While some choose either Glasgow Intl - Cape Town Intl or Glasgow Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, Glasgow Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Glasgow to South Africa.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to South Africa?

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

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

    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 October is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow to South Africa. 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 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£454Average£738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£486Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£487Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£496Average£720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£560Average£763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest£569Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£585Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£592Average£852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£603Average£869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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