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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Cape Town from £402

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CPT
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 June 2026.

Mon 7/918:20
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/919:25
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£612
Thu 18/618:10
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop14h 20m
Lufthansa
Fri 3/718:00
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop16h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/6£632
Tue 1/1208:10
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/1217:20
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£643
Mon 9/1108:15
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/1217:20
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£693
Tue 1/1213:20
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/1209:25
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£695
Mon 23/1108:15
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/1217:20
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£716
Thu 11/617:40
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop26h 45m
KLM
Thu 18/623:15
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop18h 35m
KLM
Deal found 6/6£718
Fri 11/920:15
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
KLM
Fri 25/907:40
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop25h 55m
KLM
Deal found 9/6£724
Mon 23/1117:40
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop27h 00m
KLM
Mon 21/1200:30
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop34h 05m
KLM
Deal found 10/6£733
Wed 1/705:55
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/723:15
CPT
-
BHX
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£745

Find 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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£612

One-way from

£402

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£753
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 7/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 50m total
  • Birmingham to Cape Town
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7/12
  • 7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Birmingham to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Mon 23/11

08:15-17:25

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

17:20-10:00

1 stop18h 40m

£716

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sat 28/11

13:30-22:40

1 stop31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/12

07:55-21:15

1 stop15h 20m

£772
Fastest return journey

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sat 12/9

05:55-21:25

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

23:15-16:50

1 stop18h 35m

£785

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Thu 17/9

08:10-10:15

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

13:15-06:40

1 stop18h 25m

£798

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 1/11

06:00-13:35

3 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

14:25-09:30

3 stops45h 05m

£810

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Mon 9/11

14:10-17:25

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

17:20-10:00

1 stop18h 40m

£816

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 22/7

09:00-11:50

2 stops25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/7

16:35-09:05

1 stop17h 30m

£881

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 3/7

22:00-11:50

3 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

16:35-09:05

1 stop17h 30m

£895

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 13/11

09:25-05:50

2 stops18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

07:55-09:30

1 stop27h 35m

£943

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sat 25/7

10:00-11:50

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/8

16:35-09:05

1 stop17h 30m

£1,003

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Cape Town

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 51 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of £681). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,073). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

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 10 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, andAir France from Birmingham to Cape Town 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
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Air France
7.4
Good
1,598 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,050 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from Birmingham to Cape Town in 14h 30m. Fly via KLM or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Birmingham to Cape Town is about 6092 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £437 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Lufthansa, starting at £534 and £546 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town one-way?

    £346 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SWISS and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from £391 and £436, respectively.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of £681). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,073). 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 7 airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£437Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£534Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£546Average£807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£572Average£833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£587Average£749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£721Average£814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£846Average£973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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