How long is the flight from South Africa to Birmingham?

For as low as R13 116, Lufthansa can have you in Birmingham from South Africa in 16h 25m. South Africa and Birmingham are separated by a distance of 9205 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 R5 133. Users have also found prices from R5 804 and R6 221 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, Port Elizabeth - Birmingham or Cape Town Intl - 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 390
One-way from	R5 708
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R14 238

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Birmingham (average of R13 528). Flying from South Africa to Birmingham in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 508). 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 87 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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Lufthansa

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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 116, Lufthansa can have you in Birmingham from South Africa in 16h 25m. South Africa and Birmingham are separated by a distance of 9205 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 R5 133. Users have also found prices from R5 804 and R6 221 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, Port Elizabeth - Birmingham or Cape Town Intl - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Birmingham (average of R13 528). Flying from South Africa to Birmingham in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 508). 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 609	AverageR14 467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 767	AverageR14 046	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR10 890	AverageR14 910	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air France	CheapestR11 033	AverageR13 166	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR11 295	AverageR16 174	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 554	AverageR14 074	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
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