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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Cape Town from £293

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CPT
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 May 2026.

Sat 16/523:15
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/616:35
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£573
Sat 16/523:15
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/616:35
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£610
Sun 17/507:05
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/616:35
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£622
Sun 17/507:05
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/616:35
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£660
Sat 16/523:15
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/622:25
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£699
Sat 16/523:15
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/616:35
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£700
Wed 20/515:00
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/616:35
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£709
Sun 20/915:10
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop18h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 1/1019:30
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop19h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£720
Sun 24/508:10
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5£721
Wed 3/615:00
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/716:35
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£728
Wed 20/508:10
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/519:30
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5£729
Wed 3/608:10
BHX
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CPT
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/713:15
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5£733

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 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£709

One-way from

£293

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£675
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/5-15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 00m total
  • Birmingham to Cape Town
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • Birmingham to Cape Town
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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 10 May 2026.
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BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 19/5

08:15-13:10

1 stop27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

£771
Fastest return journey

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 19/5

08:15-13:10

1 stop27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

19:30-15:05

1 stop20h 35m

£782

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 3/11

06:00-05:50

2 stops21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

00:30-08:35

1 stop34h 05m

£851

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 22/5

05:55-09:45

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

07:40-08:35

1 stop25h 55m

£919

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 19/5

20:25-13:10

2 stops39h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

19:30-15:05

1 stop20h 35m

£919

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Mon 1/6

08:10-13:10

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

18:25-15:05

2 stops45h 40m

£943

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Mon 22/6

14:35-16:40

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/6

09:00-19:40

2 stops35h 40m

£961

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sat 31/10

08:15-17:25

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/12

12:35-12:40

1 stop26h 05m

£963

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Mon 1/6

14:35-14:35

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

15:20-12:30

2 stops22h 10m

£984
Cheapest one-way

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 15/5

08:50-21:30

2 stops35h 40m

£293

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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?

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 £669). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,027). 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 10 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
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
KLM
7.8
Good
1,513 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Air France
7.4
Good
1,585 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,357 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,985 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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 21h 50m. Fly via Qatar Airways or KLM 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 £429 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Lufthansa, starting at £524 and £536 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    £339 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 £383 and £428, 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 £669). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,027). 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 10 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£429Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£524Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£536Average£792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£554Average£800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£576Average£747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£707Average£806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£806Average£936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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