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Cheapest return fare
£573
Typical prices: £836-£1,042
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Thu 1/10Wed 7/10
GLA - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£409
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/9
GLA - CPT • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Glasgow and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg £679 (return)
Amsterdam (AMS)
Shortest trip • 14h 35m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Glasgow to Cape Town (GLA-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Glasgow to Cape Town

Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct
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15:45 - 22:10GLA  Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 25m1 stop London Gatwick
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00:10 - 09:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl
34h 25m1 stop London Gatwick
£573Multiple Airlines
Tue, 29 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
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21:20 - 22:10GLA  Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 50m1 stop London Stansted
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00:10 - 21:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl
22h 45m1 stop London Gatwick
£583Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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21:45 - 22:10GLA  Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 25m1 stop London Gatwick
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00:10 - 09:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl
34h 45m1 stop London Gatwick
£585Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
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17:15 - 12:10GLA  Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
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22:10 - 13:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl
17h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
£728British Airways
Tue, 26 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb
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10:40 - 05:45GLA  Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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07:30 - 22:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl
16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£748KLM
Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
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16:35 - 10:20GLA  Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
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18:55 - 08:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl
15h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
£758British Airways
Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
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10:40 - 22:40GLA  Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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07:30 - 22:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl
16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£762KLM
Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb
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15:25 - 08:05GLA  Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
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18:55 - 08:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl
15h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
£770British Airways
Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
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14:40 - 18:05GLA  Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
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18:30 - 11:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl
19h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
£828Emirates
Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
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14:40 - 16:40GLA  Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
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13:40 - 11:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl
23h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
£867Emirates
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Glasgow to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Glasgow to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Glasgow Intl Airport usually cost between £699 and £882 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £573 on Multiple Airlines (1 Oct–7 Oct).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town is November, where tickets cost £759 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,107 and £1,030 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Glasgow to Cape Town

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£409
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flight from Glasgow to Cape Town

When to book flights from Glasgow to Cape Town

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FAQs for booking Glasgow to Cape Town flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town was £409 for a one-way ticket and £573 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Glasgow to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Glasgow and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town, Emirates or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of £859 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £834 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Glasgow to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Glasgow to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Glasgow is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Glasgow with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Glasgow up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?

    In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Glasgow to Cape Town were found on British Airways (£728) and KLM (£748).

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