Cheap flights from Glasgow to South Africa from £254

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — JNB
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£492

One-way from

£254

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£703
3/10-10/10
  • 3/10-10/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • Glasgow to South Africa
15/11
  • 15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • Glasgow to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£6 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 September 2025

Find flight deals from Glasgow to South Africa

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 September 2025.

Mon 3/1120:35GLA - CPT
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9£457
Fri 3/1021:20GLA - CPT
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1023:55CPT - GLA
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£492
Mon 3/1120:35GLA - CPT
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1212:30CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9£522
Tue 23/913:30GLA - JNB
2 stops18h 00mKLM
Tue 4/1123:59JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 36mKLM
Deal found 16/9£583
Thu 6/1113:25GLA - JNB
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Thu 13/1119:40JNB - GLA
2 stops19h 05mKLM
Deal found 16/9£584
Fri 7/1116:05GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1122:00JNB - GLA
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£593
Mon 29/1217:20GLA - JNB
1 stop26h 45mKLM
Sat 31/123:59JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 11mKLM
Deal found 16/9£604
Tue 30/1217:20GLA - JNB
1 stop26h 45mKLM
Fri 30/123:59JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 36mKLM
Deal found 16/9£613
Sat 8/1110:40GLA - JNB
1 stop33h 25mKLM
Thu 5/223:59JNB - GLA
1 stop35h 56mKLM
Deal found 16/9£644
Thu 6/1109:05GLA - JNB
1 stop35h 00mKLM
Sat 29/1123:59JNB - GLA
1 stop34h 31mKLM
Deal found 17/9£647
Thu 6/1113:25GLA - JNB
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1123:59JNB - GLA
1 stop36h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£649
Fri 31/1023:00GLA - CPT
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1113:40CPT - GLA
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£721

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Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 3/10

21:20-21:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/10

23:55-19:50

1 stop20h 55m

£492

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 4/11

07:00-06:45

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

12:30-20:05

1 stop33h 35m

£498

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 6/11

13:25-22:05

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:40-12:45

2 stops19h 05m

£584

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/12

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

23:59-22:10

1 stop24h 11m

£604

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 30/12

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

£613

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/3

13:25-22:05

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:59-08:30

1 stop34h 31m

£621

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

06:05-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

07:55-09:55

2 stops28h 00m

£627

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/3

07:00-06:45

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

12:30-11:10

1 stop24h 40m

£638

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/1

06:05-22:05

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

23:59-09:55

1 stop35h 56m

£640

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sat 8/11

10:40-22:05

1 stop33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:59-09:55

1 stop35h 56m

£644

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Glasgow to South Africa 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 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 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Glasgow to South Africa as you normally would.

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 September 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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 South Africa?

    Airlines like KLM and British Airways fly from Glasgow to South Africa in about 17h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 45m. There are 6452 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 £572. Qatar Airways flights start at £713 while deals on Lufthansa start at £728 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Glasgow to South Africa 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 South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£443Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£473Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£476Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£484Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£552Average£747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest£555Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£572Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£578Average£841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£593Average£860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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