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Cheap flights from South Africa to Birmingham from £225

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 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BHX
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2025.

Wed 19/1119:45JNB - BHX
2 stops16h 15mLufthansa
Sun 23/1113:20BHX - JNB
1 stop18h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 18/11£539
Tue 18/1118:45CPT - BHX
1 stop19h 50mLufthansa
Sun 7/1217:45BHX - CPT
1 stop35h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 18/11£539
Thu 20/1110:10JNB - BHX
2 stops28h 25mLufthansa
Sun 23/1113:20BHX - JNB
1 stop18h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 18/11£543
Tue 18/1118:45CPT - BHX
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1218:50BHX - CPT
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£562
Tue 25/1119:45JNB - BHX
1 stop23h 20mLufthansa
Thu 18/1217:35BHX - JNB
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11£635
Thu 20/1110:25JNB - BHX
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Sun 23/1113:40BHX - JNB
1 stop37h 55mEmirates
Deal found 18/11£637
Thu 20/1115:20JNB - BHX
3 stops28h 35mSWISS
Sun 23/1118:50BHX - JNB
2 stops43h 25mSWISS
Deal found 18/11£681
Wed 19/1111:40JNB - BHX
3 stops32h 20mSWISS
Sun 23/1118:50BHX - JNB
2 stops43h 25mSWISS
Deal found 18/11£690
Thu 20/1113:45JNB - BHX
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1119:25BHX - JNB
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£700
Wed 17/1209:00CPT - BHX
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1213:45BHX - CPT
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£736
Tue 16/1214:25CPT - BHX
3 stops45h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 5/106:00BHX - CPT
3 stops29h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/11£738
Tue 16/1212:30CPT - BHX
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/107:00BHX - CPT
3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£743

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Birmingham

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Birmingham flight deals. Data was last updated 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£539

One-way from

£225

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£561
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 4/2-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 20m total
  • South Africa to Birmingham
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27/11
  • 27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • South Africa to Birmingham
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£47 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Birmingham 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Birmingham that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-12:45

1 stop19h 00m

Birmingham

Sun 8/2

17:45-07:05

1 stop35h 20m

£539

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

10:40-22:45

2 stops38h 05m

Birmingham

Tue 10/2

17:45-07:05

1 stop35h 20m

£557

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

23:59-08:30

1 stop34h 31m

Birmingham

Thu 19/3

18:40-12:10

1 stop15h 30m

£562

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

23:59-08:30

1 stop34h 31m

Birmingham

Thu 19/3

06:15-22:05

1 stop13h 50m

£567

Cape TownBirmingham

CPT - BHX

CPTBHX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

13:40-11:40

1 stop24h 00m

Birmingham

Tue 10/2

13:40-16:45

1 stop25h 05m

£655

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

10:10-08:05

2 stops23h 55m

Birmingham

Thu 19/3

10:45-09:30

2 stops20h 45m

£658

Port ElizabethBirmingham

PLZ - BHX

PLZBHX

Port Elizabeth

Fri 6/2

15:45-09:30

2 stops19h 45m

Birmingham

Tue 10/2

10:25-20:00

2 stops31h 35m

£666

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

01:35-21:20

2 stops21h 45m

Birmingham

Thu 19/3

06:15-10:55

2 stops26h 40m

£673

Cape TownBirmingham

CPT - BHX

CPTBHX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

07:55-21:15

1 stop15h 20m

Birmingham

Tue 10/2

18:40-17:20

2 stops20h 40m

£720

Cape TownBirmingham

CPT - BHX

CPTBHX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:15-12:35

2 stops24h 20m

Birmingham

Tue 10/2

13:25-14:35

2 stops23h 10m

£724

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Birmingham

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Birmingham (average of £297). Flying from South Africa to Birmingham in September is currently the most expensive (average of £491). 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 ZA to BHX?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Birmingham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from South Africa to Birmingham by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Birmingham?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Birmingham flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. Reviews last updated 20 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS from South Africa to Birmingham to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,417 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,417 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,417 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,788 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,417 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,417 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,576 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,417 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Birmingham in 19h. Fly via Lufthansa, Emirates, or Air France to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Birmingham is about 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 South Africa to Birmingham one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £269. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Birmingham for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Birmingham or Port Elizabeth - Birmingham, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Birmingham is the most popular route from South Africa to Birmingham.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Birmingham (average of £297). Flying from South Africa to Birmingham in September is currently the most expensive (average of £491). 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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LufthansaCheapest£331Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£339Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapest£409Average£523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£422Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£532Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£538Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£602Average£754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£630Average£762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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