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Cheap flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town from £672

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/11. 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 — CPT
22 May — 29 May1
1 adult
Wed 22/5
Wed 29/5

The best prices from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow Intl (GLA) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£810

Round-trip from

£640
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
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From Glasgow Intl to Cape Town Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town?

To save up to 18% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 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 Intl Airport to Cape Town from £655 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £801 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Glasgow Intl Airport in September are about £850 on average during September, but can be found for as low as £641.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town (GLA - CPT)?

It’s optimal to fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between Glasgow Intl and Cape Town. 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 844,321 searches. Data last updated 17 May 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Kenya Airways flights we've detected travelling from Glasgow to Cape Town. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 12/1106:05GLA - CPT
3 stops29h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 26/1114:30CPT - GLA
3 stops33h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/5£986
Sat 2/1106:05GLA - CPT
3 stops29h 35mKenya Airways
Sat 9/1114:10CPT - GLA
2 stops28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/5£989
Sat 8/606:10GLA - CPT
3 stops30h 30mKenya Airways
Thu 4/723:00CPT - GLA
2 stops25h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/5£1,245

Cheap British Airways flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Glasgow Intl and Cape Town. 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 844,321 searches. Data last updated 17 May 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest British Airways flights we've found from Glasgow to Cape Town. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Sat 5/1019:40GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 26/1018:55CPT - GLA
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/5£1,008
Sat 5/1011:30GLA - CPT
2 stops26h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 26/1018:55CPT - GLA
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/5£1,010
Sat 8/613:30GLA - CPT
2 stops24h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 4/718:55CPT - GLA
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£2,917

Cheap Glasgow Intl to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Prices were last updated on 17 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Glasgow to Cape Town in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 4/606:10GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Tue 9/723:15CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 16/5£696
Tue 4/606:10GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Tue 9/723:15CPT - GLA
1 stop14h 45mKLM
Deal found 17/5£698
Tue 4/612:50GLA - CPT
2 stops26h 50mLufthansa
Tue 9/717:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 16/5£719
Tue 4/606:10GLA - CPT
2 stops29h 30mLufthansa
Tue 9/717:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 17/5£722
Tue 4/606:10GLA - CPT
2 stops33h 30mLufthansa
Tue 9/710:55CPT - GLA
2 stops26h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/5£771
Tue 4/606:10GLA - CPT
2 stops33h 30mLufthansa
Tue 9/715:20CPT - GLA
2 stops21h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 17/5£773
Sat 8/606:10GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/716:40CPT - GLA
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£779
Sat 8/606:10GLA - CPT
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/718:05CPT - GLA
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£854
Sat 8/607:00GLA - CPT
3 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/716:35CPT - GLA
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£888

Glasgow Intl to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Glasgow Intl and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 17 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Glasgow to Cape Town in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 9/1114:00GLA - CPT
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/1111:45CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£672
Tue 4/606:10GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Tue 9/723:15CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 16/5£696
Tue 4/606:10GLA - CPT
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Tue 9/723:15CPT - GLA
1 stop14h 45mKLM
Deal found 17/5£698
Tue 12/1120:50GLA - CPT
1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/1111:45CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£701
Tue 4/612:50GLA - CPT
2 stops26h 50mLufthansa
Tue 9/717:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 16/5£719
Sat 9/1107:00GLA - CPT
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/1111:45CPT - GLA
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£720
Tue 4/606:10GLA - CPT
2 stops29h 30mLufthansa
Tue 9/717:45CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 17/5£722
Sat 9/1107:10GLA - CPT
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/1112:35CPT - GLA
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£762
Tue 4/606:10GLA - CPT
2 stops33h 30mLufthansa
Tue 9/710:55CPT - GLA
2 stops26h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/5£771

Find flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town 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 844,321 searches. Data last updated 17 May 2024.

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Budget

£672 - £1,008

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Price

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 9/11

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/11

1 stop24h 50m

£672

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 4/6

1 stop14h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/7

1 stop24h 55m

£696

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 4/6

1 stop14h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/7

1 stop14h 45m

£698

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 12/11

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/11

1 stop24h 50m

£701

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 4/6

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/7

1 stop19h 20m

£719

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 4/6

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/7

1 stop19h 20m

£722

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 2/11

1 stop25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/11

1 stop23h 50m

£880

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 12/11

3 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/11

3 stops33h 30m

£986

Glasgow IntlCape Town Intl

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 5/10

1 stop14h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/10

1 stop15h 35m

£1,008

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Deals found on 16/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The best time to book flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town is currently £0 while a return flight costs £787. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of £811). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,082). 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.

January

£693

February

£726

March

£707

April

£647

May

£640

June

£662

July

£854

August

£739

September

£713

October

£708

November

£673

December

£753

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 17 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Kenya Airways, British Airways and KLM from Glasgow to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

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
3,955 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

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
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

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
4,387 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

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
373 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

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
7,659 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

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

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Glasgow Intl?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Glasgow Intl. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 inbound flights from Glasgow Intl per day from 5 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town for under £700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town for under £700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £672, but on average you can expect to pay £798.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £696 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Emirates, starting at £719 and £880 round-trip. Users have found that KLM is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    British Airways, Emirates and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town.

  • What does GLA to CPT mean?

    This is defined as Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Glasgow Intl to Cape Town 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 Intl to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Glasgow Intl to Cape Town 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 Intl to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow Intl to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town 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 Intl to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Glasgow Intl to Cape Town 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 Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Glasgow Intl to Cape Town 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 Intl Airport to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 17/5.

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