Cheap flights from Birmingham to South Africa from £394

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — JNB
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 December 2025.

Mon 29/1220:50BHX - JNB
1 stop23h 15mKLM
Thu 22/123:59JNB - BHX
1 stop23h 21mKLM
Deal found 8/12£636
Tue 30/1216:40BHX - JNB
1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 22/119:10JNB - BHX
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12£638
Tue 30/1216:40BHX - JNB
1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 21/119:05JNB - BHX
1 stop17h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12£639
Mon 29/1220:50BHX - JNB
1 stop23h 15mKLM
Wed 21/123:59JNB - BHX
1 stop34h 31mKLM
Deal found 7/12£640
Mon 29/1220:50BHX - JNB
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/119:20JNB - BHX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£648
Wed 31/1209:00BHX - JNB
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/119:45JNB - BHX
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£656
Tue 30/1206:00BHX - JNB
1 stop25h 30mLufthansa
Tue 20/110:10JNB - BHX
1 stop32h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 7/12£657
Tue 30/1213:25BHX - JNB
2 stops24h 50mLufthansa
Thu 22/119:45JNB - BHX
1 stop18h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 7/12£657
Wed 31/1206:15BHX - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Sun 18/123:59JNB - BHX
1 stop34h 31mKLM
Deal found 7/12£658
Mon 29/1220:50BHX - JNB
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/119:20JNB - BHX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12£660
Wed 10/1209:05BHX - CPT
1 stop23h 55mLufthansa
Sat 31/115:55CPT - BHX
2 stops44h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 7/12£744
Wed 31/1206:15BHX - CPT
3 stops29h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 18/114:25CPT - BHX
3 stops45h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12£861

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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£482

One-way from

£394

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£831
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 22/1-26/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Birmingham to South Africa
15/1
  • 15/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Birmingham to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to South Africa that are best for you.

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Birmingham

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Mon 19/1

10:45-09:30

2 stops20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

10:10-12:35

2 stops28h 25m

£498

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Thu 19/2

17:40-22:05

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

23:59-08:30

1 stop34h 31m

£574

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Tue 20/1

09:00-07:40

2 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

09:25-18:00

1 stop34h 35m

£606

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Thu 22/1

18:40-12:10

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

19:20-09:30

1 stop16h 10m

£607

BirminghamDurban

BHX - DUR

BHXDUR

Birmingham

Mon 23/2

10:45-10:30

2 stops21h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 9/3

15:20-17:00

2 stops51h 40m

£622

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 11/2

08:40-13:00

3 stops26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

13:50-21:35

3 stops33h 45m

£629

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Mon 19/1

09:00-14:35

2 stops27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

15:20-12:35

2 stops23h 15m

£634

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 21/1

08:40-15:15

3 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

08:45-07:00

2 stops24h 15m

£640

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Thu 22/1

06:00-09:30

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

11:40-17:00

2 stops31h 20m

£642

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Sun 1/2

17:40-22:05

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

23:59-16:50

1 stop18h 51m

£645

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £412). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £563). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Birmingham to South Africa in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Birmingham to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham to South Africa flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 2025.
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.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 Lufthansa, KLM, and SWISS fly from Birmingham to South Africa in about 20h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 55m. 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 £337. Users have also found prices from £344 and £351 on Etihad Airways and SWISS, respectively.

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

  • 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 £412). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £563). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£381Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£441Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£443Average£462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£451Average£783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£472Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£479Average£719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£488Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£558Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapest£571Average£738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£630Average£936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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