Cheap flights from Glasgow to Cape Town

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What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • British Airways
  • KLM
  • Lufthansa

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Cape Town.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • Emirates
  • Qatar Airways
  • Air France

These airlines fly from Glasgow to Cape Town, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

14 hours 30 minutes

This is the shortest flight time from Glasgow to Cape Town.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Glasgow/Cape Town route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Cape Town and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.

How to get cheap flights from Glasgow to Cape Town

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offers. British Airways is, on average, the cheapest for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Cape Town for 30/01/2026 at 10:50 at £83.

We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. We've found 15 airlines that operate the 7,800 km flight from Glasgow to Cape Town.

To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. Flying during the off-peak season can also save you money. A popular and affordable airline for this route is British Airways, with an average flight duration of 14 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to book everything at once, saving you time and money.