How long is the flight from South Africa to Birmingham?

For as low as R12 798, Qatar Airways can have you in Birmingham from South Africa in 18h 25m. 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 972. Users have also found prices from R5 621 and R6 025 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 399
One-way from	R5 321
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 613

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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 R13 006). Flying from South Africa to Birmingham in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 019). 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.

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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 R12 798, Qatar Airways can have you in Birmingham from South Africa in 18h 25m. 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 972. Users have also found prices from R5 621 and R6 025 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 R13 006). Flying from South Africa to Birmingham in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 019). 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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