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Cheap flights from Birmingham to South Africa from £270

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — JNB
9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 April 2026.

Mon 1/619:05
BHX
-
JNB
3 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/609:50
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£560
Mon 8/621:20
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/609:50
JNB
-
BHX
3 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£566
Tue 5/512:10
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/520:40
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£571
Wed 20/507:45
BHX
-
JNB
3 stops47h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/509:45
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£574
Mon 15/620:15
BHX
-
JNB
3 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/709:50
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£581
Wed 29/415:35
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops39h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/512:40
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£583
Wed 3/619:05
BHX
-
JNB
3 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/612:40
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£583
Wed 13/515:00
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/716:35
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£644
Thu 14/521:30
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops46h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/716:35
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£647
Tue 1/1217:40
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop27h 00m
KLM
Thu 24/1200:30
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop21h 35m
KLM
Deal found 8/4£650
Mon 11/508:45
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/519:30
CPT
-
BHX
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£650
Wed 13/515:00
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/716:35
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£657

Find flight deals from Birmingham to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Birmingham to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£560

One-way from

£270

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£670
1/6-15/6
  • 1/6-15/6
  • 5 total stops
  • 71h 20m total
  • Birmingham to South Africa
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18/5
  • 18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Birmingham to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Thu 11/6

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

13:30-09:05

2 stops44h 35m

£671

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Thu 14/5

09:10-12:55

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

£741
Fastest return journey

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Mon 11/5

15:35-12:55

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

13:15-06:40

1 stop18h 25m

£741

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Thu 11/6

14:35-10:15

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

13:30-19:40

1 stop31h 10m

£749

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Sat 22/8

08:10-04:00

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

12:40-13:40

1 stop26h 00m

£759

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Mon 11/5

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

13:30-09:05

2 stops44h 35m

£762

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Thu 10/9

08:10-10:15

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

£764

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sat 12/9

08:10-10:15

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

13:15-06:40

1 stop18h 25m

£764

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Tue 9/6

14:35-10:15

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

10:05-12:30

1 stop27h 25m

£778

BirminghamDurban

BHX - DUR

BHXDUR

Birmingham

Thu 21/5

05:55-18:25

3 stops35h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/5

18:30-07:40

2 stops38h 10m

£791

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa (average of £396). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £566). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 9 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to South Africa, such as Emirates,KLM, andSWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,492 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,916 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,900 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to South Africa?

    For a flight from Birmingham to South Africa, you will be flying from Birmingham. Birmingham (BHX) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham to South Africa?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates fly from Birmingham to South Africa in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5720 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 to fly from Birmingham to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £310. Users have also found prices from £323 and £340 on SWISS and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Birmingham to South Africa?

    The most popular route from Birmingham to South Africa is Birmingham - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Birmingham - Cape Town Intl or Birmingham - Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa (average of £396). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £566). 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 10 airlines flying from Birmingham to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to South Africa. 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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£314Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£435Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£440Average£459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£448Average£739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£478Average£701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£491Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£526Average£711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£567Average£733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£597Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£627Average£844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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