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Cheap flights from Birmingham to South Africa from £338

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — JNB
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
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 1 July 2026.

Wed 28/1008:55
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 55m
SWISS
Wed 11/1109:25
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop34h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 27/6£596
Thu 3/912:00
BHX
-
CPT
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/900:10
CPT
-
BHX
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£629
Wed 28/1008:55
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 55m
SWISS
Thu 12/1120:10
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop23h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 27/6£633
Tue 3/1111:00
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 1/1218:50
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6£643
Fri 28/810:30
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops19h 10m
Lufthansa
Tue 15/919:00
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops23h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 29/6£645
Wed 16/917:35
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops39h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/1013:30
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6£646
Mon 31/818:50
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop13h 30m
SWISS
Thu 24/919:20
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop13h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 30/6£648
Mon 14/917:35
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops39h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 1/1013:30
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6£649
Thu 17/910:00
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 3/1017:55
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop16h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6£649
Mon 2/1117:45
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop14h 10m
Lufthansa
Mon 23/1119:55
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop16h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 29/6£651
Thu 27/821:30
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/914:05
JNB
-
BHX
3 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6£652
Thu 3/921:30
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/922:20
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£653

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 1 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£596

One-way from

£338

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,012
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 28/10-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 30m total
  • Birmingham to South Africa
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2/12
  • 2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 25m total
  • Birmingham to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£97 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Thu 17/9

10:00-09:40

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

18:00-09:05

1 stop16h 05m

£649

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 28/10

08:55-10:50

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

09:30-18:00

2 stops34h 30m

£704

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 27/9

10:35-05:50

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

23:15-17:50

2 stops19h 35m

£751

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Fri 13/11

11:00-23:00

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

14:00-10:00

2 stops22h 00m

£778

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Wed 30/9

14:35-20:35

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

22:20-19:40

1 stop22h 20m

£811

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sun 1/11

16:50-23:00

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

14:00-10:00

2 stops22h 00m

£814

BirminghamPort Elizabeth

BHX - PLZ

BHXPLZ

Birmingham

Sat 29/8

09:15-07:25

2 stops45h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 11/9

19:00-09:50

2 stops39h 50m

£846

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Wed 18/11

08:55-16:15

3 stops29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

14:30-08:10

3 stops67h 40m

£852

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sat 7/11

16:50-14:35

2 stops43h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

14:00-10:00

2 stops22h 00m

£856

BirminghamDurban

BHX - DUR

BHXDUR

Birmingham

Mon 24/8

15:10-17:40

2 stops25h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 28/8

18:40-19:40

1 stop26h 00m

£861

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa (average of £290). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,065). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Birmingham to South Africa is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 1 July 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
3,604 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,604 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,604 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
KLM
7.8
Good
1,531 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,604 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,981 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,604 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,604 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,111 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,604 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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 Turkish Airlines, SWISS, and Emirates fly from Birmingham to South Africa in about 22h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 20m. 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £267. Users have also found prices from £327 and £345 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa (average of £290). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,065). 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 1 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£318Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£441Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£446Average£465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£449Average£754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£466Average£771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest£478Average£997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£484Average£697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EgyptairCheapest£488Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£545Average£757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£574Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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