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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Cape Town from £466

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CPT
24 Jun — 1 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town

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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 25 May 2026.

Tue 9/608:10
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 14/619:30
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/5£732
Thu 2/708:10
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/713:15
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5£736
Tue 2/608:10
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 11/713:15
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5£744
Wed 3/620:15
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
KLM
Thu 2/723:15
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop23h 55m
KLM
Deal found 24/5£748
Tue 2/608:10
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/619:30
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/5£748
Sat 6/608:10
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/619:30
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/5£755
Fri 29/520:15
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
KLM
Wed 1/723:15
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop34h 20m
KLM
Deal found 20/5£762
Mon 1/609:20
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
KLM
Sun 12/723:15
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop14h 25m
KLM
Deal found 24/5£763
Tue 2/605:55
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop14h 30m
KLM
Thu 2/723:15
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop23h 55m
KLM
Deal found 24/5£764
Wed 1/715:10
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop18h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 19/713:15
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/5£766
Sat 30/508:15
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop27h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 11/713:15
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5£777

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 25 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£732

One-way from

£466

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£699
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • Birmingham to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 00m 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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Customise your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Cape Town 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 25 May 2026.
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BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Thu 4/6

20:15-21:25

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

23:15-22:10

1 stop23h 55m

£764

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 17/11

07:40-10:30

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

18:55-12:40

1 stop19h 45m

£801

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Thu 4/6

08:10-13:10

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/7

13:15-06:40

1 stop18h 25m

£801

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 5/6

08:10-13:10

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

£812

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Thu 4/6

08:10-13:10

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

13:15-06:40

1 stop18h 25m

£812

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 5/6

08:10-13:10

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

£824

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 1/7

20:25-17:30

2 stops44h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

£900
Fastest return journey

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 13/11

16:40-12:05

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

14:00-10:05

2 stops22h 05m

£926

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 17/11

08:15-17:25

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

12:35-12:40

1 stop26h 05m

£937

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Thu 4/6

20:25-13:10

2 stops39h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

19:30-15:05

1 stop20h 35m

£937

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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 £679). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,055). 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 25 May 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
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
KLM
7.8
Good
1,521 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Air France
7.4
Good
1,591 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,395 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,029 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

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 24h 10m. 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 £435 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Lufthansa, starting at £531 and £543 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?

    £344 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 £389 and £434, 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 £679). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,055). 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 25 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£435Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£531Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£543Average£803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£566Average£819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£584Average£754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£717Average£811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£842Average£960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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