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Cheap flights from Birmingham to South Africa from £318

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — JNB
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£518

One-way from

£318

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£585
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 24/4-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 50m total
  • Birmingham to South Africa
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27/1
  • 27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 30m total
  • Birmingham to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 January 2026.

Fri 24/418:35BHX - CPT
1 stop34h 40mSWISS
Tue 12/522:50CPT - BHX
1 stop20h 10mSWISS
Deal found 7/1£518
Tue 20/110:25BHX - JNB
1 stop23h 45mAir France
Wed 28/119:20JNB - BHX
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Deal found 7/1£524
Sun 18/110:25BHX - JNB
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/323:59JNB - BHX
1 stop18h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£525
Tue 20/110:25BHX - JNB
1 stop23h 45mAir France
Tue 27/119:20JNB - BHX
1 stop27h 55mAir France
Deal found 7/1£526
Mon 2/313:30BHX - JNB
2 stops20h 40mKLM
Mon 23/323:59JNB - BHX
1 stop18h 51mKLM
Deal found 8/1£527
Tue 13/106:15BHX - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Mon 19/123:59JNB - BHX
1 stop34h 31mKLM
Deal found 8/1£529
Tue 20/117:45BHX - JNB
1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/120:15JNB - BHX
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£530
Sun 25/117:45BHX - JNB
1 stop35h 20mLufthansa
Wed 4/219:45JNB - BHX
2 stops16h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1£532
Sat 21/317:45BHX - JNB
1 stop13h 45mLufthansa
Fri 1/508:45JNB - BHX
2 stops26h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1£533
Mon 9/210:45BHX - JNB
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Mon 23/211:40JNB - BHX
2 stops24h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 8/1£533
Mon 26/110:45BHX - JNB
2 stops20h 45mLufthansa
Thu 5/219:45JNB - BHX
2 stops23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1£534
Sun 18/106:15BHX - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Sun 8/323:59JNB - BHX
1 stop34h 31mKLM
Deal found 7/1£535

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Sat 2/5

18:20-08:35

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

08:45-17:30

2 stops33h 45m

£524

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Mon 2/3

06:15-22:05

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

23:59-08:30

1 stop34h 31m

£533

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Tue 20/1

13:30-22:05

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

23:59-12:50

1 stop14h 51m

£536

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Tue 20/1

06:15-22:05

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

23:59-16:50

1 stop18h 51m

£536

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Fri 1/5

18:05-08:35

1 stop13h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

08:45-17:10

1 stop33h 25m

£541

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Mon 19/1

10:45-09:30

2 stops20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

19:45-17:00

2 stops23h 15m

£542

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Tue 31/3

17:40-21:20

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

23:15-08:35

1 stop34h 20m

£553

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 25/1

18:50-10:50

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

09:25-08:10

1 stop24h 45m

£554

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Wed 1/4

17:55-06:40

1 stop35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

19:00-17:10

2 stops23h 10m

£559

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Mon 19/1

10:45-09:30

2 stops20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

10:10-17:00

1 stop32h 50m

£559

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa (average of £408). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £556). 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 January 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
3,462 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,844 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,154 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,698 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Lufthansa, KLM, and SWISS fly from Birmingham to South Africa in about 13h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 45m. 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 £334. Users have also found prices from £341 and £348 on Etihad Airways and SWISS, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa (average of £408). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £556). 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 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£378Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£437Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£439Average£458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£447Average£768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£471Average£697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£473Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£488Average£700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£553Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapest£566Average£779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£621Average£923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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