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Cheap flights from Glasgow to South Africa from £628

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
GLA — JNB
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult
Tue 30/4
Tue 7/5

How far in advance should I book a flight from Glasgow to South Africa?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 41 days in advance to save up to 26% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 41 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Glasgow to South Africa 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £558, or £608 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Glasgow. Users have commonly found prices around £740 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £469. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Glasgow to South Africa (GLA - ZA)?

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.

Cheap KLM flights from Glasgow to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Glasgow and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,181 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest KLM flights we've come across from Glasgow to South Africa. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 30/406:10GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Thu 23/523:15JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/4£696
Mon 6/520:50GLA - JNB
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Sat 18/523:15JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/4£737
Mon 6/513:35GLA - JNB
2 stops18h 05mKLM
Sat 18/523:15JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/4£763
Tue 30/420:50GLA - JNB
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Thu 23/518:50JNB - GLA
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 24/4£784
Tue 30/409:15GLA - JNB
2 stops22h 25mKLM
Thu 23/518:50JNB - GLA
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 24/4£886
Sat 3/806:10GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Sat 17/823:15JNB - GLA
1 stop34h 15mKLM
Deal found 24/4£978
Sun 21/713:35GLA - CPT
1 stop30h 50mKLM
Wed 7/823:15CPT - GLA
1 stop34h 15mKLM
Deal found 24/4£1,104
Mon 22/706:10GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Tue 6/823:15CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/4£1,107
Sun 21/706:10GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Tue 6/823:15CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/4£1,115

Cheap Emirates flights from Glasgow to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Glasgow and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,181 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Emirates flights travelling from Glasgow to South Africa. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Tue 30/414:35GLA - JNB
2 stops25h 50mEmirates
Thu 23/516:10JNB - GLA
3 stops21h 35mEmirates
Deal found 24/4£3,301
Tue 23/714:35GLA - CPT
1 stop25h 15mEmirates
Tue 6/813:05CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 40mEmirates
Deal found 24/4£3,955

Cheap Glasgow to South Africa flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Glasgow to South Africa specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,181 searches. Prices were last updated on 25 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Glasgow to South Africa in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 20/506:10GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 50mLufthansa
Mon 27/517:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 24/4£679
Mon 29/412:50GLA - CPT
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Mon 6/517:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 24/4£680
Mon 20/506:10GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 50mLufthansa
Mon 27/517:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 25/4£681
Tue 30/406:10GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Thu 23/523:15JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/4£696
Mon 6/520:10GLA - JNB
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/521:40JNB - GLA
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£713
Mon 6/520:00GLA - JNB
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/521:40JNB - GLA
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£716
Mon 20/506:10GLA - CPT
2 stops29h 30mLufthansa
Mon 27/517:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 25/4£718
Mon 6/520:50GLA - JNB
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Sat 18/523:15JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/4£737
Mon 20/506:10GLA - CPT
2 stops29h 30mLufthansa
Mon 27/515:20CPT - GLA
2 stops21h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 25/4£745

Glasgow to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Glasgow and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,181 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Glasgow to South Africa in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 16/1106:05GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Sat 30/1123:59JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 36mKLM
Deal found 24/4£628
Mon 20/506:10GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 50mLufthansa
Mon 27/517:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 24/4£679
Mon 29/412:50GLA - CPT
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Mon 6/517:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 24/4£680
Mon 20/506:10GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 50mLufthansa
Mon 27/517:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 25/4£681
Tue 30/406:10GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Thu 23/523:15JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/4£696
Mon 6/520:10GLA - JNB
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/521:40JNB - GLA
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£713
Mon 6/520:00GLA - JNB
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/521:40JNB - GLA
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£716
Mon 20/506:10GLA - CPT
2 stops29h 30mLufthansa
Mon 27/517:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 25/4£718
Mon 6/520:50GLA - JNB
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Sat 18/523:15JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/4£737

Glasgow to South Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Glasgow to South Africa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,181 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Glasgow to South Africa should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Tue 30/406:10GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Thu 23/523:15JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/4£696
Tue 30/420:50GLA - JNB
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Thu 23/518:50JNB - GLA
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 24/4£784
Tue 30/409:15GLA - JNB
2 stops22h 25mKLM
Thu 23/518:50JNB - GLA
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 24/4£886
Tue 30/413:35GLA - JNB
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/501:15JNB - GLA
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£1,374
Tue 30/414:35GLA - JNB
2 stops25h 50mEmirates
Thu 23/516:10JNB - GLA
3 stops21h 35mEmirates
Deal found 24/4£3,301

Find flights from Glasgow to South Africa within your budget

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 928,181 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.

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Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 20/5

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/5

1 stop19h 20m

£679

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 20/5

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/5

1 stop19h 20m

£681

Glasgow IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 6/5

2 stops35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/5

2 stops26h 05m

£713

Glasgow IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 6/5

3 stops34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/5

2 stops26h 05m

£716

Glasgow IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 6/5

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/5

1 stop24h 55m

£737

Glasgow IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 6/5

2 stops18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/5

1 stop24h 55m

£763

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 24/5

1 stop16h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/5

1 stop28h 40m

£1,008

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 20/5

2 stops38h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/5

3 stops50h 35m

£1,056

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 21/7

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/8

2 stops28h 35m

£1,169

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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 25 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Emirates and Qatar Airways from Glasgow to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

KLM
7.9
Good
1,628 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,479 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Kenya Airways
7.2
Good
378 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,755 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Glasgow to South Africa for under £700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Glasgow to South Africa for under £700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just £679, but on average you can expect to pay £844.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Glasgow to South Africa for under £700?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from Glasgow to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than £700.

  • 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.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Glasgow to South Africa?

    Before booking your flight from Glasgow to South Africa check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, Emirates or Etihad Airways.

  • What does GLA to JNB mean?

    Great question - GLA to JNB just means Glasgow Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Glasgow to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Glasgow to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Glasgow to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Glasgow to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Glasgow to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Glasgow to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Glasgow to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Glasgow to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/4.

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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 928,181 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£323Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest£443Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£462Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£479Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£497Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£501Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£516Average£566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£556Average£805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£567Average£737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£570Average£937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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