How long is the flight from South Africa to Birmingham?

For as low as R13 720, Lufthansa can have you in Birmingham from South Africa in 18h 40m. South Africa and Birmingham are separated by a distance of 9804 km. 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 South Africa to Birmingham one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 958. Users have also found prices from R5 606 and R6 009 on Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Birmingham ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches 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.

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).

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

When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Birmingham, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Birmingham, Cape Town Intl - Birmingham or Port Elizabeth - Birmingham, as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Birmingham?

Consider Emirates, Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Birmingham.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to BHX?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Birmingham as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Birmingham from South Africa?

Birmingham (BHX), located 10,9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Birmingham.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Birmingham?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Birmingham.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Birmingham?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Birmingham by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	R12 366
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Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 577

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Birmingham?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Birmingham (average of R12 972). Flying from South Africa to Birmingham in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 979). 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 South Africa to Birmingham?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Birmingham is 82 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 Birmingham

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Birmingham have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Steven,May 2026

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Steven,May 2026

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Birmingham from South Africa?
Birmingham (BHX), located 10,9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Birmingham.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Birmingham?
For as low as R13 720, Lufthansa can have you in Birmingham from South Africa in 18h 40m. South Africa and Birmingham are separated by a distance of 9804 km. 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 South Africa to Birmingham one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 958. Users have also found prices from R5 606 and R6 009 on Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Birmingham?
When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Birmingham, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Birmingham, Cape Town Intl - Birmingham or Port Elizabeth - Birmingham, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Birmingham?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Birmingham.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Birmingham?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Birmingham 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 South Africa to Birmingham?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Birmingham (average of R12 972). Flying from South Africa to Birmingham in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 979). 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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Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 247	AverageR13 691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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KLM	CheapestR10 488	AverageR14 885	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
SWISS	CheapestR10 547	AverageR13 926	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air France	CheapestR10 556	AverageR11 637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
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Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 093	AverageR13 719	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 736	AverageR15 705	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 647	AverageR16 820	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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