Cheap flights from Birmingham to Cape Town from £313

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CPT
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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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 7 November 2025.

Sun 30/1106:15BHX - CPT
1 stop13h 40mKLM
Sat 6/1207:55CPT - BHX
2 stops27h 55mKLM
Deal found 6/11£621
Wed 19/1118:40BHX - CPT
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1223:45CPT - BHX
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£623
Tue 25/1106:15BHX - CPT
2 stops25h 30mKLM
Tue 9/1208:00CPT - BHX
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Deal found 6/11£626
Mon 24/1117:45BHX - CPT
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Fri 5/1209:30CPT - BHX
2 stops29h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 5/11£627
Wed 19/1106:15BHX - CPT
2 stops25h 30mKLM
Wed 3/1223:45CPT - BHX
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Deal found 5/11£628
Tue 18/1117:40BHX - CPT
2 stops38h 05mKLM
Tue 25/1108:00CPT - BHX
1 stop15h 20mKLM
Deal found 6/11£629
Fri 5/1218:50BHX - CPT
2 stops58h 50mSWISS
Sat 20/1209:30CPT - BHX
2 stops34h 30mSWISS
Deal found 6/11£632
Mon 17/1120:50BHX - CPT
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1107:55CPT - BHX
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£634

Cheap 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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£621

One-way from

£313

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£713
KLM
  • KLM
  • 30/11-6/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 35m total
  • Birmingham to Cape Town
20/3
  • 20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Birmingham to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£23 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Birmingham

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BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 25/11

06:15-09:45

2 stops25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/12

08:00-20:05

1 stop14h 05m

£626

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 19/11

06:15-09:45

2 stops25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

18:25-16:50

2 stops24h 25m

£635

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 26/11

11:05-11:50

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

17:15-10:05

1 stop18h 50m

£642

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 18/11

06:15-21:55

1 stop13h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

08:00-20:05

1 stop14h 05m

£671

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 22/4

09:45-11:50

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

16:40-08:50

1 stop17h 10m

£674

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 22/4

17:15-11:50

1 stop17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

16:40-16:20

1 stop24h 40m

£674

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 22/4

09:45-11:50

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

16:40-08:50

1 stop17h 10m

£684

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 26/4

17:15-11:50

1 stop17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

16:40-08:50

1 stop17h 10m

£684

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 26/4

17:15-11:50

1 stop17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

16:40-08:50

1 stop17h 10m

£684

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 26/4

17:15-11:50

1 stop17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

16:40-08:50

1 stop17h 10m

£693

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Birmingham to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 77 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 £448). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £670). 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 BHX to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Birmingham to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town?

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

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

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 7 November 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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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 22h 45m. Fly via KLM or Turkish Airlines 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 Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £519 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Turkish Airlines, starting at £562 and £580 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Birmingham to Cape Town?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Amsterdam?

    Most Amsterdam visitors opt to spend their time experiencing De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg. Travelers on a layover in Amsterdam can visit De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg, by traveling 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.3 mi, respectively after landing at Amsterdam Schiphol. Travellers in need of a car in Amsterdam can hire one for about £33 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Birmingham to Cape Town flights?

  • 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 £448). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £670). 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£519Average£763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£562Average£781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£580Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£585Average£722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapest£600Average£789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£651Average£722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£779Average£902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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