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R6 973+ Cheap flights to Birmingham

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— BHX
May 1 — May 81
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Birmingham in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 April 2026.

Mon 11/514:45
JNB
-
BHX
3 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/521:20
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3R12 310
Tue 12/520:40
JNB
-
BHX
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/512:40
BHX
-
JNB
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R12 788
Mon 11/514:45
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop16h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/515:10
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/3R12 958
Wed 15/412:40
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop18h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 22/415:10
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R13 009
Tue 14/419:50
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop35h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/48:10
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R13 026
Tue 12/514:45
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 19/58:10
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R13 146
Fri 15/519:10
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Fri 22/514:35
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop37h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 31/3R13 265
Fri 15/514:45
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop17h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/515:35
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop23h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3R13 401
Thu 16/420:40
JNB
-
BHX
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/48:10
BHX
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3R13 487

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Find the latest flights to Birmingham in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 1 April 2026.

Return from

R12 310

One-way from

R6 973

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Average price

R14 441
11/5-18/5
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 66h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Birmingham
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  • 18/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Birmingham
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R146 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:45-22:40

3 stops32h 55m

Birmingham

Mon 18/5

21:20-8:15

2 stops33h 55m

R12 310

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

18:00-16:40

1 stop23h 40m

Birmingham

Sun 20/9

10:00-9:40

2 stops22h 40m

R14 117
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:45-6:30

1 stop16h 45m

Birmingham

Mon 4/5

15:10-8:50

1 stop16h 40m

R14 186

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

9:50-19:55

2 stops35h 05m

Birmingham

Sun 20/9

19:00-8:30

3 stops36h 30m

R14 458

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

22:20-12:30

1 stop39h 10m

Birmingham

Mon 20/4

14:35-5:30

1 stop37h 55m

R14 578

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

22:20-19:40

1 stop22h 20m

Birmingham

Tue 9/6

14:35-16:15

1 stop24h 40m

R14 629

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

18:00-9:05

1 stop16h 05m

Birmingham

Sun 4/10

17:35-9:40

2 stops39h 05m

R14 919

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

13:30-9:05

2 stops44h 35m

Birmingham

Tue 9/6

10:00-10:30

1 stop23h 30m

R15 055
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

1:15-12:40

3 stops36h 25m

R8 014

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

13:30-9:05

2 stops44h 35m

R8 661

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Best time to book a flight to Birmingham

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Birmingham

When is the best time to book a flight to Birmingham?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Birmingham may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 40 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Birmingham?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Birmingham takes 18 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Birmingham from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Birmingham?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Birmingham are Emirates, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa.

Emirates
Emirates
From R12 591
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 415
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R11 098
KLM
KLM
From R10 315

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Birmingham?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Birmingham are SWISS, Air France and KLM.

Rainfall in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Birmingham ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Birmingham when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Birmingham, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. Reviews last updated 1 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways to the United Kingdom have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 550 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
7,4
Good
4 291 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
7 880 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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.

FAQs about flying to Birmingham

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Birmingham?

    Booking a flight to Birmingham (BHX) is your only option if you intend on flying to Birmingham. It is only a 10,9 km journey from Birmingham to Birmingham’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Birmingham if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Birmingham on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Birmingham?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Birmingham.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Birmingham?

    Birmingham is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Birmingham. One-way flights to Birmingham typically cost R1 949, while return flights cost around R3 895.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Birmingham depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Birmingham, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Birmingham have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Birmingham can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Birmingham?

    Yes. Birmingham has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Modern 2 Bed House - Hs2, Nec & Birmingham Airport is the closest property to Birmingham (0,0 km away from Birmingham).

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