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Cheap flights from Glasgow to South Africa from £547

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — JNB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Glasgow to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£547

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£687
KLM
  • KLM
  • 1/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • Glasgow to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 1/506:00GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Mon 26/523:15JNB - GLA
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 20/2£547
Mon 17/1109:05GLA - JNB
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1223:55JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£631
Tue 15/406:00GLA - JNB
2 stops41h 15mKenya Airways
Wed 30/412:10JNB - GLA
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2£641
Tue 23/914:35GLA - JNB
1 stop18h 40mEmirates
Tue 4/1118:50JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 45mEmirates
Deal found 20/2£745
Sat 15/312:40GLA - JNB
1 stop18h 50mLufthansa
Mon 7/419:00JNB - GLA
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£754
Mon 1/1217:15GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 40mKLM
Mon 15/1208:30CPT - GLA
2 stops26h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/2£756
Sun 4/517:40GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 18/521:15JNB - GLA
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£787
Mon 1/1205:55GLA - CPT
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Mon 15/1218:30CPT - GLA
1 stop19h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£801
Sun 4/506:00GLA - JNB
2 stops49h 30mAir France
Sun 18/518:50JNB - GLA
2 stops46h 20mAir France
Deal found 20/2£917
Mon 1/1206:05GLA - CPT
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1214:30CPT - GLA
3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£953
Sun 2/308:20GLA - JNB
2 stops23h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 7/313:20JNB - GLA
2 stops24h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£984
Sun 6/414:35GLA - DUR
2 stops28h 15mEmirates
Sun 13/410:55DUR - GLA
2 stops26h 50mEmirates
Deal found 20/2£1,449

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Glasgow

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/5

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£547

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 15/4

06:00-15:50

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

01:15-23:10

2 stops22h 55m

£641

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 18/3

06:25-03:55

2 stops19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

14:30-10:15

2 stops20h 45m

£649

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sat 15/3

12:40-09:30

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

19:00-12:20

1 stop18h 20m

£754

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sun 2/3

13:25-10:25

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

18:50-11:35

1 stop18h 45m

£774

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sun 4/5

17:40-09:25

1 stop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

21:15-10:30

1 stop14h 15m

£787

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sun 4/5

06:00-08:30

2 stops49h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

18:50-16:10

2 stops46h 20m

£917

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sun 2/3

08:20-09:25

2 stops23h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

13:20-11:50

2 stops24h 30m

£984

GlasgowDurban

GLA - DUR

GLADUR

Glasgow Intl

Sun 6/4

14:35-19:50

2 stops28h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 13/4

10:55-12:45

2 stops26h 50m

£1,449

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Glasgow to South Africa

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Glasgow to South Africa 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Glasgow to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Glasgow to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways from Glasgow to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
263 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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  • What are the most popular routes from Glasgow to South Africa?

    While some choose either Glasgow Intl - Cape Town Intl or Glasgow Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, Glasgow Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Glasgow to South Africa.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Glasgow to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Glasgow to South Africa 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 10 airlines flying from Glasgow to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£340Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£462Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£510Average£808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£512Average£773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£522Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£582Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£600Average£755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£625Average£912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£690Average£917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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RwandAirCheapest£1,035Average£1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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