How long is the flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

KLM can get you from Glasgow to Johannesburg in just under 18h. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 5979 mi between Glasgow and Johannesburg.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Johannesburg round-trip?

According to our current data, Lufthansa (£477), KLM (£493), and Kenya Airways (£576) offers the cheapest pricing from Glasgow to Johannesburg. You may be able to fly from Glasgow to Johannesburg for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Glasgow to Johannesburg one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £574 on KLM. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from £588 and Emirates from £2,185 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

British Airways, Emirates and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from Glasgow to Johannesburg.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 25% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg at least 28 days early can save you up to 10% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 28 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg for as little as £622 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £793 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

Our data shows that June tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from Glasgow. Users have commonly found prices around £711 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £473. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

£574+ Flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Glasgow to Johannesburg are usually found in June or May, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to Johannesburg

Round-trip from	£583
One-way from	£574
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£709

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23/9-4/11
3 total stops
36h 36m total
Glasgow to Johannesburg

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12/1
1 total stop
33h 25m total
Glasgow to Johannesburg

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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Tue 23/913:30GLA - JNB

2 stops18h 00mKLM

Tue 4/1123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Deal found 11/9£583

Thu 18/913:30GLA - JNB

2 stops18h 20mKLM

Thu 25/923:15JNB - GLA

1 stop24h 55mKLM

Deal found 11/9£585

Wed 12/1112:45GLA - JNB

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1122:00JNB - GLA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£593

Fri 3/1018:20GLA - JNB

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1020:40JNB - GLA

1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£600

Tue 30/1217:20GLA - JNB

1 stop26h 45mKLM

Fri 30/123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop24h 11mKLM

Deal found 10/9£603

Mon 27/1013:25GLA - JNB

2 stops20h 45mKLM

Mon 3/1123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop14h 46mKLM

Deal found 11/9£604

Thu 18/913:30GLA - JNB

2 stops18h 20mAir France

Thu 25/918:50JNB - GLA

2 stops22h 20mAir France

Deal found 11/9£610

Mon 29/1217:20GLA - JNB

1 stop26h 45mKLM

Sat 31/123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop24h 11mKLM

Deal found 10/9£615

Thu 16/1006:35GLA - JNB

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1014:30JNB - GLA

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£623

Fri 7/1106:05GLA - JNB

1 stop14h 00mKLM

Fri 28/1123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop36h 06mKLM

Deal found 10/9£630

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Tue 23/913:30GLA - JNB

2 stops18h 00mKLM

Tue 4/1123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Deal found 11/9£583

Wed 12/1112:45GLA - JNB

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1122:00JNB - GLA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£593

Tue 30/1217:20GLA - JNB

1 stop26h 45mKLM

Fri 30/123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop24h 11mKLM

Deal found 10/9£603

Mon 27/1013:25GLA - JNB

2 stops20h 45mKLM

Mon 3/1123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop14h 46mKLM

Deal found 11/9£604

Sat 8/1117:20GLA - JNB

1 stop26h 45mKLM

Thu 5/223:59JNB - GLA

1 stop35h 56mKLM

Deal found 10/9£610

Tue 27/110:40GLA - JNB

2 stops23h 30mKLM

Mon 16/223:59JNB - GLA

1 stop35h 56mKLM

Deal found 11/9£613

Mon 29/1217:20GLA - JNB

1 stop26h 45mKLM

Sat 31/123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop24h 11mKLM

Deal found 10/9£615

Tue 3/309:05GLA - JNB

1 stop35h 00mKLM

Tue 24/323:59JNB - GLA

1 stop34h 31mKLM

Deal found 10/9£622

Thu 1/113:25GLA - JNB

2 stops20h 45mKLM

Mon 2/223:59JNB - GLA

1 stop35h 56mKLM

Deal found 11/9£636

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Thu 18/913:30GLA - JNB

2 stops18h 20mKLM

Thu 25/923:15JNB - GLA

1 stop24h 55mKLM

Deal found 11/9£585

Thu 18/913:30GLA - JNB

2 stops18h 20mAir France

Thu 25/918:50JNB - GLA

2 stops22h 20mAir France

Deal found 11/9£610

Tue 23/913:30GLA - JNB

2 stops18h 00mKLM

Tue 4/1123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop18h 36mKLM

Deal found 11/9£583

Wed 1/1006:00GLA - JNB

1 stop14h 20mKLM

Tue 14/1023:15JNB - GLA

1 stop14h 45mKLM

Deal found 11/9£659

Wed 1/1016:50GLA - JNB

1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways

Tue 14/1019:25JNB - GLA

1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9£662

Fri 3/1018:20GLA - JNB

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1020:40JNB - GLA

1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£600

Fri 3/1006:00GLA - JNB

1 stop14h 35mKLM

Mon 13/1018:50JNB - GLA

2 stops19h 10mKLM

Deal found 10/9£676

Thu 16/1006:35GLA - JNB

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1014:30JNB - GLA

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£623

Mon 27/1013:25GLA - JNB

2 stops20h 45mKLM

Mon 3/1123:59JNB - GLA

1 stop14h 46mKLM

Deal found 11/9£604

One-way flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg
Search for one-way flight options from Glasgow to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Mon 12/110:40GLA - JNB

1 stop33h 25mKLM

Deal found 11/9£574

Mon 12/113:10GLA - JNB

2 stops25h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 10/9£588

Mon 12/113:35GLA - JNB

3 stops41h 20mEmirates

Deal found 11/9£2,185

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GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 23/9

13:30-08:30

2 stops18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

£583

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 12/11

12:45-08:40

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

22:00-10:45

1 stop14h 45m

£593

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 30/12

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:59-22:10

1 stop24h 11m

£603

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 27/10

13:25-12:10

2 stops20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

£604

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sat 8/11

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:59-09:55

1 stop35h 56m

£610

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 27/1

10:40-12:10

2 stops23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

23:59-09:55

1 stop35h 56m

£613

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/12

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

23:59-22:10

1 stop24h 11m

£615

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/3

09:05-22:05

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:59-08:30

1 stop34h 31m

£622

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/1

13:25-12:10

2 stops20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

23:59-09:55

1 stop35h 56m

£636

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 12/1

10:40-22:05

1 stop33h 25m

£574

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg

How far ahead should I book a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg (average of £703). Flying from Glasgow to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GLA to JNB?

It’s optimal to fly from Glasgow to Johannesburg in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, KLM, andKenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Kenya Airways

6.9

Okay

281 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,409 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,361 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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How long is the flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg?
KLM can get you from Glasgow to Johannesburg in just under 18h. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 5979 mi between Glasgow and Johannesburg.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Johannesburg round-trip?
According to our current data, Lufthansa (£477), KLM (£493), and Kenya Airways (£576) offers the cheapest pricing from Glasgow to Johannesburg. You may be able to fly from Glasgow to Johannesburg for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Glasgow to Johannesburg one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £574 on KLM. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from £588 and Emirates from £2,185 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg (average of £703). Flying from Glasgow to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Glasgow to Johannesburg

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air France	Cheapest£447	Average£619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£477	Average£669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£480	Average£584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£488	Average£646	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£556	Average£649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£576	Average£633	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£586	Average£753	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	Cheapest£599	Average£767	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg from £574

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Glasgow to Johannesburg are usually found in June or May, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GLA to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Glasgow to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Glasgow to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Glasgow to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, KLM, andKenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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