What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Birmingham to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 49m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 36m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £706.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from Birmingham to Cape Town in 18h 20m. Fly via KLM, SWISS, or Lufthansa 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 Kenya Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £315 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and SWISS, starting at £435 and £535 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town for 59% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

£343 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and SWISS, with prices starting from £360 and £387, respectively.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town are KLM, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHX to CPT?

When flying from Birmingham to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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Tue 3/316:40

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CPT

1 stop17h 10m

Turkish Airlines

Wed 25/317:15

CPT

BHX

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Turkish Airlines

Deal found 21/2£584

Sat 2/518:20

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CPT

1 stop14h 10m

Lufthansa

Thu 21/517:55

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BHX

1 stop16h 55m

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Deal found 21/2£584

Sun 22/1110:25

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1 stop17h 25m

Air France

Sun 6/1207:55

CPT

BHX

1 stop27h 35m

Air France

Deal found 19/2£587

Thu 11/618:10

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Lufthansa

Fri 19/618:00

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BHX

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Lufthansa

Deal found 20/2£592

Tue 17/306:15

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Thu 26/314:25

CPT

BHX

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Kenya Airways

Deal found 21/2£595

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CPT

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Lufthansa

Sun 6/1209:30

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KLM

Mon 11/518:25

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BHX

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CPT

BHX

3 stops32h 55m

Kenya Airways

Deal found 20/2£616

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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 63 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of £433). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £652). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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.

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

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

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Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

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

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7.4

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10.0

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Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

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

Turkish Airlines

7.3

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10.0

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Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

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

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

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How long is the flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from Birmingham to Cape Town in 18h 20m. Fly via KLM, SWISS, or Lufthansa 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 Kenya Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £315 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and SWISS, starting at £435 and £535 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town for 59% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town one-way?
£343 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and SWISS, with prices starting from £360 and £387, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of £433). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £652). 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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Kenya Airways	Cheapest£315	Average£696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£435	Average£668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	Cheapest£535	Average£696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	Cheapest£547	Average£778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£552	Average£800	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	Cheapest£583	Average£803	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Emirates	Cheapest£813	Average£899	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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