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Cheap flights from Glasgow to South Africa from £436

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — JNB
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult

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 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£573

One-way from

£436

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£905
15/9-6/10
  • 15/9-6/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • Glasgow to South Africa
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21/8
  • 21/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 24h 25m total
  • Glasgow to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 8 July 2025.

Mon 15/907:05GLA - JNB
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1009:50JNB - GLA
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£573
Tue 9/916:55GLA - JNB
1 stop27h 25mKLM
Tue 23/923:15JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 6/7£574
Mon 15/913:10GLA - JNB
1 stop18h 25mLufthansa
Mon 6/1019:00JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 7/7£594
Tue 12/812:00GLA - CPT
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/916:35CPT - GLA
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7£654
Tue 12/806:00GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Tue 2/923:15CPT - GLA
1 stop33h 55mKLM
Deal found 5/7£673
Tue 30/906:00GLA - JNB
2 stops27h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 27/1001:35JNB - GLA
2 stops20h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/7£680
Sat 13/906:00GLA - JNB
2 stops25h 30mAir France
Mon 6/1018:50JNB - GLA
2 stops22h 20mAir France
Deal found 7/7£684
Wed 24/914:35GLA - JNB
1 stop18h 40mEmirates
Sat 4/1019:10JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/7£694
Wed 1/1006:00GLA - DUR
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1017:45DUR - GLA
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£750
Mon 4/814:35GLA - DUR
1 stop25h 00mEmirates
Mon 18/818:40DUR - GLA
1 stop19h 05mEmirates
Deal found 7/7£882
Wed 20/814:35GLA - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Wed 27/818:25CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mEmirates
Deal found 7/7£909
Wed 1/1013:05GLA - DUR
2 stops20h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 29/1011:55DUR - GLA
3 stops25h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/7£980

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GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 15/9

07:05-08:20

2 stops24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

09:50-22:25

2 stops37h 35m

£573

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 9/9

16:55-21:20

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£574

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 15/9

13:10-08:35

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

19:00-12:20

1 stop18h 20m

£594

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 30/9

06:00-10:55

2 stops27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

01:35-20:25

2 stops20h 50m

£680

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sat 13/9

06:00-08:30

2 stops25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

18:50-16:10

2 stops22h 20m

£684

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 20/8

08:25-11:50

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/8

16:35-18:15

2 stops26h 40m

£692

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 24/9

14:35-10:15

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

19:10-12:45

1 stop18h 35m

£694

GlasgowDurban

GLA - DUR

GLADUR

Glasgow Intl

Wed 1/10

06:00-08:05

2 stops25h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 29/10

17:45-16:35

2 stops24h 50m

£750

GlasgowDurban

GLA - DUR

GLADUR

Glasgow Intl

Mon 4/8

14:35-16:35

1 stop25h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 18/8

18:40-12:45

1 stop19h 05m

£882

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 20/8

06:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/8

23:15-08:10

1 stop33h 55m

£894

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 7/7

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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 8 July 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 8 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAir France 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
3,287 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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
KLM
7.8
Good
1,368 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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
Air France
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
268 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,193 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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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  • 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?

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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, 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 10 airlines flying from Glasgow to South Africa

Discover the top 10 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 8 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£444Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£470Average£713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£474Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£479Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£517Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£555Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£566Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£580Average£852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£596Average£857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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RwandAirCheapest£652Average£966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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