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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Cape Town from R16 429

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CPT
Jan 9 — Jan 161
1 adult

The best prices from Birmingham to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHX) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 429

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R19 033
4/5-11/5
  • 4/5-11/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Birmingham to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 January 2025.

Sun 4/510:50BHX - CPT
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/57:00CPT - BHX
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R16 429
Sun 2/210:55BHX - CPT
3 stops48h 40mKenya Airways
Sun 16/314:25CPT - BHX
3 stops21h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/1R16 691
Wed 5/311:05BHX - CPT
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 31/316:35CPT - BHX
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R17 272
Fri 17/116:10BHX - CPT
1 stop36h 20mAir France
Thu 30/115:20CPT - BHX
2 stops20h 35mAir France
Deal found 4/1R17 553
Thu 23/113:15BHX - CPT
2 stops16h 25mLufthansa
Fri 7/29:30CPT - BHX
1 stop26h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 2/1R17 684
Wed 29/117:35BHX - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKLM
Thu 20/223:20CPT - BHX
1 stop35h 15mKLM
Deal found 3/1R18 190
Fri 17/118:55BHX - CPT
1 stop34h 25mSWISS
Thu 30/19:30CPT - BHX
2 stops34h 30mSWISS
Deal found 3/1R18 471
Fri 21/213:40BHX - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Sat 8/318:25CPT - BHX
1 stop19h 15mEmirates
Deal found 4/1R20 607
Fri 24/114:25BHX - CPT
2 stops40h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 7/212:35CPT - BHX
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1R21 319

Find flights from Birmingham to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 January 2025.

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BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 4/5

10:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

7:00-9:50

2 stops27h 50m

R16 429

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 2/2

10:55-21:40

2 stops56h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

14:25-9:55

3 stops21h 30m

R16 691

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 5/3

11:05-12:00

1 stop22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/3

16:35-16:15

1 stop24h 40m

R17 272

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 17/1

16:10-6:30

1 stop36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

15:20-9:55

2 stops20h 35m

R17 553

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Thu 23/1

13:15-7:40

2 stops16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/2

9:30-10:00

1 stop26h 30m

R17 684

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 29/1

17:35-21:30

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/2

23:20-8:35

1 stop35h 15m

R18 190

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 17/1

18:55-7:20

1 stop34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

9:30-18:00

2 stops34h 30m

R18 471

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 21/2

13:40-11:40

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/3

18:25-11:40

1 stop19h 15m

R20 607

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 24/1

14:25-8:30

2 stops40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/2

12:35-6:10

1 stop19h 35m

R21 319

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Deals found on 3/1

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Birmingham to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Birmingham to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 27 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 9 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 Birmingham to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 BHX to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 January 2025.

When flying from Birmingham to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 4 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Cape Town, such as Kenya Airways, Emirates and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,8
Good
1 338 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,5
Good
3 748 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,5
Good
1 592 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,4
Good
1 490 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town round-trip?

    Kenya Airways, at R16 691, was found to be the cheapest airline from Birmingham to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Air France. Kenya Airways is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town 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 Birmingham to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 2 airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Cape Town. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 January 2025.
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KLMCheapestR13 996AverageR23 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 331AverageR19 038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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