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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Cape Town from £550

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BHX — CPT
13 May — 20 May1
1 adult
Mon 13/5
Mon 20/5

The best prices from Birmingham to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 8 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£678

Round-trip from

£647
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Birmingham to Cape Town Intl

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

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 18% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

To save on the cost of your flight from Birmingham to Cape Town, book at least 59 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 8% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £660 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £660.

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

May can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from Birmingham with a flight ticket averaging about £810. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as £548. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town (BHX - CPT)?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Birmingham to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap KLM flights from Birmingham to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Birmingham and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 881,504 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced KLM flights heading from Birmingham to Cape Town. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sun 12/506:00BHX - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Sun 19/523:15CPT - BHX
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Deal found 7/5£744
Fri 12/706:00BHX - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Sun 11/823:15CPT - BHX
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Deal found 7/5£1,142

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from Birmingham to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Turkish Airlines for the route between Birmingham and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 881,504 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Turkish Airlines flights departing from Birmingham and landing in Cape Town. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sat 1/617:15BHX - CPT
1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/616:35CPT - BHX
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5£749
Fri 21/610:45BHX - CPT
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/616:35CPT - BHX
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/5£753
Tue 4/617:15BHX - CPT
1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/616:35CPT - BHX
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5£775
Fri 21/610:45BHX - CPT
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/616:35CPT - BHX
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/5£2,597

Cheap Birmingham to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Birmingham to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 881,504 searches. Prices were last updated on 8 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 1/617:15BHX - CPT
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/609:20CPT - BHX
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£700
Sun 12/506:00BHX - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Sun 19/523:15CPT - BHX
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Deal found 7/5£744
Sat 1/617:15BHX - CPT
1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/616:35CPT - BHX
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5£749
Fri 21/617:15BHX - CPT
1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/616:35CPT - BHX
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/5£753
Sun 12/508:15BHX - CPT
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/517:45CPT - BHX
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£755
Tue 4/617:15BHX - CPT
1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/616:35CPT - BHX
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5£775
Sun 12/508:15BHX - CPT
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/517:45CPT - BHX
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£803
Sun 12/506:00BHX - CPT
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/523:15CPT - BHX
1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£811
Tue 4/605:55BHX - CPT
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/613:50CPT - BHX
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£826

Birmingham to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Birmingham and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 881,504 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 31/1213:35BHX - CPT
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/118:30CPT - BHX
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£550
Tue 31/1213:35BHX - CPT
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/118:30CPT - BHX
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£558
Tue 31/1213:35BHX - CPT
2 stops22h 55mLufthansa
Mon 20/118:30CPT - BHX
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 8/5£590
Tue 31/1213:35BHX - CPT
2 stops22h 55mLufthansa
Mon 20/118:30CPT - BHX
2 stops17h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 8/5£606
Sun 16/605:55BHX - CPT
2 stops33h 45mLufthansa
Mon 8/717:45CPT - BHX
1 stop15h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 8/5£620
Sun 16/606:00BHX - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Mon 8/723:15CPT - BHX
1 stop21h 30mKLM
Deal found 8/5£632
Sun 16/605:55BHX - CPT
2 stops33h 45mLufthansa
Mon 8/717:45CPT - BHX
2 stops24h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 8/5£637
Tue 31/1213:35BHX - CPT
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Mon 20/118:30CPT - BHX
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 8/5£645
Fri 20/917:15BHX - CPT
1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 5/1016:35CPT - BHX
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/5£675

Find flights from Birmingham to Cape Town within your budget

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 881,504 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

£700 - £1,113

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sat 1/6

1 stop17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/6

2 stops25h 25m

£700

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 12/5

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/5

1 stop23h 05m

£744

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sat 1/6

1 stop17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/6

1 stop18h 10m

£749

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 21/6

1 stop24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/6

1 stop24h 40m

£753

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 12/5

3 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/5

1 stop15h 45m

£755

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 4/6

1 stop17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/6

1 stop18h 10m

£775

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 12/5

3 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/5

2 stops17h 25m

£803

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 4/6

3 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/6

3 stops27h 15m

£1,017

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Mon 8/7

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/8

1 stop15h 45m

£1,113

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 7/5

When is the best time to 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 3 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 58 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.
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When is the cheapest time 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 5 May 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Birmingham to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Birmingham to Cape Town is currently £0 while a return flight costs £823. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of £812). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,092). 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.

January

£700

February

£733

March

£714

April

£655

May

£648

June

£669

July

£871

August

£743

September

£720

October

£723

November

£681

December

£762

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

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 8 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways from Birmingham to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.9
Good
1,592 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.9
Good
1,592 reviews
7.9
Good
1,592 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.5
Good
3,713 reviews
7.9
Good
1,592 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.2
Good
373 reviews
7.9
Good
1,592 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.0
Good
7,689 reviews
7.9
Good
1,592 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Birmingham to Cape Town for under £700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Birmingham to Cape Town for under £700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £700, but on average you can expect to pay £869.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham to Cape Town is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £744 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways, starting at £749 and £1,017 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town for 8% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

  • What does BHX to CPT mean?

    This is defined as Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • 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, Melkweg, and Rijksmuseum. Travelers on a layover in Amsterdam can visit De Dam, Melkweg, and Rijksmuseum, by traveling 7.0 mi, 6.3 mi, and 6.2 mi, respectively after landing at Amsterdam Schiphol. Travellers in need of a car in Amsterdam can hire one for about £35 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 extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Birmingham to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Birmingham to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Birmingham to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Birmingham to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Birmingham to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Birmingham to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 8/5.

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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£638Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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