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Cheap flights from Birmingham to South Africa from £332

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — JNB
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to South Africa. 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
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£642
Wed 11/1111:00
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 20/1113:30
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops46h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6£649
Mon 15/617:55
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 22/608:45
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop33h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/6£653
Thu 5/1106:00
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 1/1212:05
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops23h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/6£654
Tue 3/1111:00
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/1118:50
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/6£654
Tue 3/1109:25
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops23h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 1/1217:00
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops18h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/6£655
Mon 2/1106:00
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops31h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 1/1212:05
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops23h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/6£656
Tue 30/618:05
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop13h 30m
Lufthansa
Tue 7/719:00
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop15h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/6£657
Mon 29/617:40
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
KLM
Thu 23/718:50
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops18h 50m
KLM
Deal found 10/6£657
Tue 16/613:25
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/718:50
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£658
Tue 1/1207:40
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 17/1220:20
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/6£662

Find flight deals from Birmingham to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Birmingham to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£612

One-way from

£332

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£678
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 7/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 50m total
  • Birmingham to South Africa
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15/8
  • 15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Birmingham to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Thu 15/10

08:10-15:20

1 stop30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

13:45-12:40

1 stop24h 55m

£710

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Wed 25/11

11:00-11:00

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

18:50-10:00

1 stop17h 10m

£716

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Sun 9/8

14:35-16:15

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

10:05-12:30

1 stop27h 25m

£741

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Fri 3/7

17:35-09:40

2 stops39h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

13:30-09:05

2 stops44h 35m

£777
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

£784

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Wed 5/8

14:35-05:30

1 stop37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

10:05-19:40

1 stop34h 35m

£796

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

£797

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 13/11

09:25-05:50

2 stops18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

07:55-09:45

1 stop27h 50m

£824

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Tue 4/8

16:35-08:20

2 stops38h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

10:05-19:40

1 stop34h 35m

£849

BirminghamDurban

BHX - DUR

BHXDUR

Birmingham

Thu 12/11

07:40-10:55

2 stops25h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 16/11

12:25-06:10

2 stops19h 45m

£852

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to South Africa

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa (average of £287). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,253). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Birmingham to South Africa is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 10 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to South Africa, such as Emirates,KLM, andSWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,968 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
4,408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8,052 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to South Africa?

    For a flight from Birmingham to South Africa, you will be flying from Birmingham. Birmingham (BHX) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham to South Africa?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates fly from Birmingham to South Africa in about 22h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5720 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 to fly from Birmingham to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £264. Users have also found prices from £311 and £324 on Lufthansa and SWISS, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Birmingham to South Africa is Birmingham - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Birmingham - Cape Town Intl or Birmingham - Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa (average of £287). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,253). 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 Birmingham to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 10 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£315Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£437Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£441Average£460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£445Average£749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£470Average£759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest£473Average£992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£475Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapest£532Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£568Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£598Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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