To save up to 2% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 32 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Glasgow to South Africa from £493 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £503 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
May is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from Glasgow. Prices for May average £496 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £367. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 34% on your journey compared to booking in May
At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Glasgow and South Africa for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.
New policies can now be found on Etihad Airways to help keep travellers safe while flying. Airline carriers are regularly disinfecting and sanitising their aircraft. Masks are provided and are mandatory while on board. Pre-flight testing for symptoms and antibodies, alongside socially-distanced seating (for a limited time) will work towards keeping travellers safer while flying from Glasgow to South Africa. Policies will vary by airline.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Emirates, British Airways, and KLM flying from Glasgow to South Africa have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Glasgow to South Africa for under £435. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just £414, but on average you can expect to pay £523.
There are no direct flights from Glasgow to South Africa, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
Consider Air France, British Airways or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Glasgow to South Africa.
While some choose either Glasgow Intl - Port Elizabeth or Glasgow Intl - Cape Town Intl, Glasgow Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Glasgow to South Africa.
Looking for the cheapest flight from Glasgow to South Africa? While on average our users pay £903, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £366. The most popular route (Glasgow Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around £428.
Airlines like KLM, Lufthansa, and British Airways fly from Glasgow to South Africa in about 14h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 45m. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Lufthansa, at £415, was found to be the cheapest airline from Glasgow to South Africa. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be KLM.
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£481 | £705 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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£492 | £723 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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£589 | £738 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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£608 | £745 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£558 | £800 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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£490 | £819 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£591 | £829 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£512 | £859 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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£578 | £939 | No cancel fee | 70% |
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