Cheap flights from South Africa to Birmingham from £314

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BHX
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Birmingham

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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 18 December 2025.

Sun 21/1210:10JNB - BHX
2 stops28h 25mLufthansa
Tue 5/510:25BHX - JNB
1 stop21h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£520
Sun 28/1223:59JNB - BHX
1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/514:30BHX - JNB
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£527
Thu 25/1220:15JNB - BHX
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/510:25BHX - JNB
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£529
Sun 28/1223:59JNB - BHX
1 stop23h 21mKLM
Mon 4/513:25BHX - JNB
2 stops20h 40mKLM
Deal found 17/12£552
Thu 25/1219:20JNB - BHX
2 stops19h 30mKLM
Tue 5/513:25BHX - JNB
2 stops20h 40mKLM
Deal found 16/12£570
Fri 19/1219:45JNB - BHX
1 stop23h 20mLufthansa
Fri 2/106:05BHX - JNB
2 stops48h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£665
Sun 21/1217:00JNB - BHX
3 stops30h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 5/505:55BHX - JNB
2 stops32h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12£699
Sun 28/1217:00JNB - BHX
3 stops30h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 4/505:55BHX - JNB
2 stops28h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12£727
Thu 18/1214:00CPT - BHX
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/116:15BHX - CPT
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£1,660
Thu 18/1206:05CPT - BHX
2 stops36h 55mLufthansa
Fri 9/113:45BHX - CPT
1 stop19h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£3,507

Find 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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£514

One-way from

£314

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£627
KLM
  • KLM
  • 29/1-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 36m total
  • South Africa to Birmingham
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 12/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 20m total
  • South Africa to Birmingham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£43 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 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 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Birmingham that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

23:59-12:50

1 stop14h 51m

Birmingham

Thu 5/2

09:20-22:05

1 stop34h 45m

£514

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

23:59-21:20

1 stop23h 21m

Birmingham

Thu 5/2

10:25-12:10

1 stop23h 45m

£516

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

23:59-21:20

1 stop23h 21m

Birmingham

Mon 4/5

13:25-11:05

2 stops20h 40m

£552

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:59-09:30

2 stops35h 31m

Birmingham

Fri 6/2

16:15-12:10

1 stop17h 55m

£567

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

13:25-18:45

1 stop31h 20m

Birmingham

Sat 7/2

13:40-20:35

1 stop28h 55m

£582

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

19:20-09:30

1 stop16h 10m

Birmingham

Thu 19/3

13:35-22:05

1 stop30h 30m

£585

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

00:45-09:00

2 stops34h 15m

Birmingham

Fri 6/2

14:50-14:40

2 stops21h 50m

£587

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

10:10-08:05

2 stops23h 55m

Birmingham

Mon 4/5

18:50-14:20

2 stops42h 30m

£615

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

18:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Birmingham

Tue 27/1

13:40-16:35

1 stop24h 55m

£628

Cape TownBirmingham

CPT - BHX

CPTBHX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

13:40-11:40

1 stop24h 00m

Birmingham

Mon 26/1

13:40-16:45

1 stop25h 05m

£634

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Birmingham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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 £293). Flying from South Africa to Birmingham in September is currently the most expensive (average of £481). 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 18 December 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 18 December 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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 14h 51m. Fly via KLM, Emirates, or Kenya Airways 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 £239. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Birmingham for a low price.

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  • 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.

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    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 £293). Flying from South Africa to Birmingham in September is currently the most expensive (average of £481). 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£324Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£354Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£413Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£464Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£522Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£527Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£587Average£740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£645Average£751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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