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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Cape Town from £432

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CPT
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: 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 Thursday

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£564

One-way from

£432

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£901
Air France
  • Air France
  • 19/11-3/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Birmingham to Cape Town
7/8
  • 7/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • Birmingham to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£27 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town

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 11 July 2025.

Wed 19/1120:45BHX - CPT
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1208:50CPT - BHX
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£564
Wed 19/1120:50BHX - CPT
1 stop31h 20mKLM
Wed 3/1208:50CPT - BHX
2 stops38h 30mKLM
Deal found 10/7£572
Thu 25/905:55BHX - CPT
1 stop26h 35mLufthansa
Fri 10/1018:05CPT - BHX
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 9/7£595
Wed 24/908:35BHX - CPT
1 stop24h 25mSWISS
Thu 9/1019:00CPT - BHX
1 stop24h 05mSWISS
Deal found 9/7£598
Wed 3/917:10BHX - CPT
1 stop17h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/916:35CPT - BHX
1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7£601

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Birmingham

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 19/11

20:45-06:10

1 stop31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

08:50-21:45

1 stop14h 55m

£564

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 19/11

20:50-06:10

1 stop31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

08:50-21:20

2 stops38h 30m

£572

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Thu 25/9

05:55-09:30

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/10

18:05-12:15

1 stop19h 10m

£595

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 24/9

08:35-10:00

1 stop24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

19:00-18:05

1 stop24h 05m

£598

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 3/9

17:10-11:50

1 stop17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

16:35-09:50

1 stop18h 15m

£601

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Thu 7/8

05:55-14:35

3 stops55h 40m

£432

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Thu 7/8

10:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

£588

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 29/7

18:50-16:45

2 stops20h 55m

£2,322

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 29/7

06:15-13:45

3 stops30h 30m

£3,182

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/7

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 27 June 2025.

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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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 11 July 2025.

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.

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.

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 11 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, SWISS, andTurkish Airlines 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.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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.
  • 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 £572 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and SWISS, starting at £595 and £598 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    £588 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SWISS and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from £2,322 and £3,182, respectively.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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 8 airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town

Discover the top 8 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 11 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£542Average£789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£546Average£833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£567Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£580Average£803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£593Average£731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£630Average£791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£752Average£855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£776Average£797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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