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 £876 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 £860 and an overall rating of 7.8.

How long does a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town take?

Flying between Cape Town and Glasgow will take minimum 15h 15m and will require at least one stop.

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 £372 for a one-way ticket and £622 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.

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 May , where tickets cost £775 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,051 and £1,031 respectively.

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.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £798 for a return.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) is the top choice – 36% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Glasgow to Cape Town picked an itinerary connecting there.

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Glasgow to Cape Town?

If you prefer a quick connection, Doha (DOH) often has the shortest stopovers from Glasgow to Cape Town, with an average time of 1h 45m .

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Consider flying via Amsterdam (AMS) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 14h 39m .

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 KLM (£705) and Air France (£756).

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 1 week before departure . For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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 £848 and £1,064 in January. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £622 on Multiple Airlines (21 Jan–28 Jan).

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cape Town?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cape Town is KLM, followed by British Airways and Emirates.

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£622

Typical prices: £823-£1,038

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Thu 21/1Thu 28/1

GLA - CPT • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flight

£372

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Sun 15/11

GLA - CPT • 2 stops

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Doha (DOH)

Cheapest • Avg £798 (return)

Amsterdam (AMS)

Shortest trip • 14h 39m (one-way)

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Thu, 21 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

08:25 - 20:25GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 00m1 stop London Gatwick

11:30 - 08:35CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

23h 05m1 stop London Gatwick

£622Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

09:25 - 17:25GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 00m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

11:30 - 08:35CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

23h 05m1 stop London Gatwick

£631Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

09:25 - 17:25GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 00m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

11:30 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

28h 45m2 stops London Gatwick Malaga

£658Multiple Airlines

Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

05:40 - 12:40GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

07:30 - 22:10CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£715KLM

Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

05:40 - 12:40GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

07:30 - 22:10CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£716KLM

Sun, 25 Oct - Fri, 25 Dec

10:50 - 22:40GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

07:30 - 22:10CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£718KLM

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

14:05 - 08:05GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

18:55 - 08:35CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

15h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

£769British Airways

Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

16:35 - 10:30GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

18:55 - 08:35CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

15h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

£801British Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

13:35 - 11:35GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:00 - 11:30CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

41h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

£828Emirates

Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

13:35 - 11:35GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:40 - 11:30CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

23h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

£832Emirates

Recent last minute flight deals from Glasgow to Cape Town

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

16:55 - 21:25GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

00:30 - 22:10CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

23h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£925KLM

Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

13:30 - 22:10GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

08:30 - 16:30CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

34h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

£947Air France

Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

06:00 - 21:10GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:25 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

20h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,023KLM

Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

06:00 - 21:10GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:25 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

20h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,023KLM

Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

16:55 - 13:35GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 40m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:25 - 22:10CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

33h 45m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,088Kenya Airways

Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

12:25 - 10:30GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 09:50CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

23h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl London Heathrow

£1,663Qatar Airways

Sun, 18 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

14:40 - 11:30GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:25 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

19h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

£1,712Emirates

Sun, 18 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

14:40 - 11:30GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:25 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

19h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

£1,715Emirates

Sun, 18 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

14:40 - 11:30GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:25 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

19h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

£1,715Emirates

Sun, 18 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

10:10 - 10:15GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Doha Hamad Intl

18:50 - 08:45CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

14h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

£1,994British Airways

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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.

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How much is a return flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town departing in January.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: The cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost £775 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,051 and £1,031 respectively.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.: To get a below average price on the flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight	£372

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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 £372 for a one-way ticket and £622 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 £876 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 £860 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.

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

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