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Cheap Flights to Birmingham
| Most popular in | December | High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
| Average price | R12 365 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | R8 494 | From Johannesburg to Birmingham |
Cheapest prices for Birmingham flights by month
January
R12 226
February
R9 354
March
R10 014
April
R11 043
May
R10 490
June
R11 274
July
R10 905
August
R12 364
September
R11 827
October
R10 951
November
R11 458
December
R12 472
At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Birmingham is currently February; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.
When is the best time to fly to Birmingham?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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R8 942 - R16 792
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Temperature
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14 - 33 °C
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Rainfall
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82 - 159 mm
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Peak season:
The most active part of the year in regards to tourism is from May to September. This is when Birmingham is blessed with more sun and warmer weather. Cheap flights to Birmingham are more expensive during this time but it isn’t impossible to get a good deal, especially if you book your flight tickets early. October sees a couple of events too, making flights to Birmingham more expensive but giving you great festivals to attend. Make sure you bring a raincoat though as October can be unpredictable with the weather.
Off Season:
November through to February is cold and dark. The nights draw in a lot quicker and the temperatures plummet compared to the summer. Tourism is very low during the winter though so you can find the cheapest flights to Birmingham then, and a visit over Christmas can be great due to the German Market which normally takes place on the run up to the big day.
When is the best time to book flights to Birmingham?
Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Birmingham. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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Which day is cheapest to fly to Birmingham?
The cheapest flights to Birmingham are usually found when departing on a Wednesday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Saturday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Birmingham trip. A flight in the evening will more often than not be of higher cost.
How long is the flight to Birmingham?
Flights from London to Birmingham: 2 hours 40 minutes
Flights from Aberdeen to Birmingham: 1 hour 30 minutes
Flights from Glasgow to Birmingham: 1 hour 15 minutes
Which airlines operate flights to Birmingham?
FlyBE and KLM are the major airlines that operate flights to Birmingham. Due to the lack of competitors you might find certain dates very expensive to fly on. However due to the short distance required you can also grab some absolute bargains if you shop around a little bit and compare the airlines with different dates.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
You can get a free air-rail train to the train station from the airport, from there you can jump on one of hundreds of trains that go all around the country. Simply purchase your ticket from the station to the centre of Birmingham and wait for one of the many trains to turn up. Trains are probably the easiest way of you getting around and although they aren’t the cheapest method of transport they are certainly a lot cheaper than taxis. Buses are another option, you can either just wait until your flights to Birmingham land and then meander through to the bus stops or you can book online via National Express. If you book your bus early through the online service, you can find absolute bargains on ticket prices.
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