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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Cape Town from £469
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CPT
9 Nov — 16 Nov1
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Cape TownExplore 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 October 2026.
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 October 2026.
Mon 30/1111:05 -
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Deal found 5/10£548
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Thu 12/1119:10 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 5/10£561
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1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 5/10£564
Sat 5/1210:55 -
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1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 5/10£578
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1 stop18h 35m
Tue 17/1109:30 -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 6/10£585
Fri 4/1218:50 -
1 stop34h 45m
Fri 18/1219:10 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 7/10£597
Best flights from Birmingham to Cape TownDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Mon 2/1111:05 -
1 stop18h 35m
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1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 6/10£585
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Fri 18/1219:10 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 6/10£607
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1 stop34h 45m
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2 stops24h 40m
Deal found 9/10£619
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Fri 18/1207:30 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 9/10£706
Mon 7/1211:05 -
1 stop18h 35m
Wed 9/1209:30 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 5/10£604
Sun 10/118:50 -
2 stops34h 50m
Fri 5/209:30 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 9/10£619
Fri 15/108:25 -
1 stop24h 10m
Wed 10/209:30 -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 9/10£621
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2 stops28h 40m
Fri 19/207:30 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 9/10£708
Sat 16/117:45 -
1 stop14h 50m
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2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 9/10£650
Fri 15/109:25 -
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Sun 31/108:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 9/10£706
Last-minute flights from Birmingham to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town. Data last updated 10 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town. Data last updated 10 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 2/1111:05 -
1 stop18h 35m
Tue 17/1109:30 -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 6/10£585
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3 stops27h 55m
Deal found 6/10£602
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Thu 12/1119:10 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 5/10£561
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2 stops27h 05m
Deal found 6/10£613
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Sun 6/1209:20 -
1 stop24h 50m
Deal found 7/10£607
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1 stop18h 45m
Thu 10/1209:30 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 5/10£601
Thu 26/1113:15 -
1 stop19h 20m
Thu 10/1209:30 -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 5/10£605
Mon 30/1111:05 -
1 stop18h 35m
Mon 14/1219:10 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 5/10£548
One-way flights from Birmingham to Cape TownSearch for one-way flight options from Birmingham to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Birmingham to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Tue 15/1220:00 -
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Deal found 8/10£469
Tue 15/1211:00 -
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Deal found 8/10£632
Mon 14/1211:00 -
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Deal found 8/10£676
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Deal found 8/10£687
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 8/10£728
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Deal found 8/10£759
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1 stop19h 50m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 9/10£761
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Deal found 8/10£847
Mon 14/1213:45 -
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Deal found 8/10£910
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/10£930
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 October 2026.
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
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BirminghamCape Town
BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl
BHXCPT
Birmingham
Mon 2/11
11:05-07:40
1 stop18h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 17/11
09:30-17:00
1 stop33h 30m
£585
BirminghamCape Town
BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl
BHXCPT
Birmingham
Mon 7/12
11:05-07:40
1 stop18h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 9/12
09:30-10:10
1 stop26h 40m
£604
BirminghamCape Town
BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl
BHXCPT
Birmingham
Fri 4/12
18:50-07:40
2 stops34h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 18/12
19:10-17:05
1 stop23h 55m
£607
BirminghamCape Town
BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl
BHXCPT
Birmingham
Fri 15/1
18:50-07:35
1 stop34h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/2
09:30-08:10
2 stops24h 40m
£619
BirminghamCape Town
BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl
BHXCPT
Birmingham
Sun 10/1
18:50-07:40
2 stops34h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 5/2
09:30-10:10
1 stop26h 40m
£619
BirminghamCape Town
BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl
BHXCPT
Birmingham
Fri 15/1
08:25-10:35
1 stop24h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/2
09:30-17:00
1 stop33h 30m
£621
BirminghamCape Town
BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl
BHXCPT
Birmingham
Sat 16/1
17:45-10:35
1 stop14h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/2
09:30-18:00
2 stops34h 30m
£650
BirminghamCape Town
BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl
BHXCPT
Birmingham
Mon 14/12
11:00-12:05
1 stop23h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£676
BirminghamCape Town
BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl
BHXCPT
Birmingham
Fri 4/12
06:00-06:25
2 stops22h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 18/12
07:30-08:35
1 stop27h 05m
£706
BirminghamCape Town
BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl
BHXCPT
Birmingham
Fri 15/1
09:25-06:25
2 stops19h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 31/1
08:30-21:20
1 stop14h 50m
£706
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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town
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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 17 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 £694). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,031). 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Birmingham to Cape Town flights typically cost between £775 and £946 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £548 on Lufthansa (11 Jan–26 Jan).
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Birmingham to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 34% of one-stop itineraries from Birmingham to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Birmingham to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £662.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Birmingham to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Birmingham to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 53m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Birmingham to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 07m.
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 October 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.
Crew
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,Apr 2026
GLA - DXB
Crew
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,Apr 2026
GLA - DXB
Crew
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,Apr 2026
GLA - DXB
Crew
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,Apr 2026
GLA - DXB
Crew
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,Apr 2026
GLA - DXB
Crew
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,Apr 2026
GLA - DXB
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