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Cheap flights from Birmingham to South Africa from £297

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — JNB
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
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 2 August 2026.

Thu 3/1216:50
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/117:20
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop18h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7£527
Thu 10/918:05
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/919:25
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£543
Thu 3/1216:50
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 16/100:55
CPT
-
BHX
1 stop16h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7£551
Mon 7/921:05
BHX
-
CPT
3 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/900:10
CPT
-
BHX
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£552
Thu 10/918:05
BHX
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
Lufthansa
Thu 17/917:55
CPT
-
BHX
2 stops24h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 31/7£562
Tue 13/1018:05
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop13h 30m
Lufthansa
Thu 22/1019:00
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops23h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/8£573
Tue 1/1211:00
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops20h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 13/1218:50
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/7£577
Thu 20/821:30
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/914:05
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£578
Thu 20/817:40
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
KLM
Tue 8/923:15
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop14h 25m
KLM
Deal found 30/7£580
Mon 14/917:55
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 21/908:45
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop33h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 31/7£581
Thu 20/814:30
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops29h 50m
Air France
Tue 29/918:50
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop19h 50m
Air France
Deal found 30/7£583
Thu 3/910:00
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/918:00
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7£584

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 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£527

One-way from

£297

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£830
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/12-18/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • Birmingham to South Africa
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Birmingham to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Fri 20/11

11:00-09:40

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

13:30-10:00

2 stops46h 30m

£597

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Sat 23/1

10:55-07:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

09:30-17:00

1 stop33h 30m

£603

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Thu 15/10

10:00-09:40

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

18:50-10:00

1 stop17h 10m

£612
Fastest return journey

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Thu 20/8

05:55-21:20

1 stop14h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

23:15-12:40

1 stop14h 25m

£616

BirminghamJohannesburg

BHX - JNB

BHXJNB

Birmingham

Sat 29/8

05:55-21:20

1 stop14h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

23:15-19:45

1 stop21h 30m

£644

BirminghamGeorge

BHX - GRJ

BHXGRJ

Birmingham

Wed 18/11

06:00-07:55

2 stops23h 55m

George

Wed 2/12

18:45-12:50

2 stops20h 05m

£684

BirminghamGeorge

BHX - GRJ

BHXGRJ

Birmingham

Mon 14/9

05:55-07:55

2 stops25h 00m

George

Mon 21/9

18:45-19:45

2 stops26h 00m

£750

BirminghamDurban

BHX - DUR

BHXDUR

Birmingham

Thu 8/10

08:50-17:55

3 stops32h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 4/12

15:45-15:50

2 stops26h 05m

£753

BirminghamPort Elizabeth

BHX - PLZ

BHXPLZ

Birmingham

Sun 13/9

06:00-13:00

3 stops30h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 20/9

07:00-11:00

3 stops29h 00m

£764

BirminghamCape Town

BHX - CPT

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 27/1

11:00-12:05

1 stop23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/3

00:55-10:00

1 stop35h 05m

£767

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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 £626). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £954). 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 59 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 2 August 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
3,640 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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
3,640 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,640 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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
1,552 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,640 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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
2,020 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,640 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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
4,460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,640 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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
8,176 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,640 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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, Lufthansa, and KLM fly from Birmingham to South Africa in about 14h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 15m. 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 £262. Users have also found prices from £297 and £339 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa (average of £626). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £954). 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 2 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£395Average£980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£433Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£438Average£771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£438Average£454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£449Average£762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£477Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EgyptairCheapest£479Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£533Average£731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£564Average£747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£591Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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