Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 36m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 751.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 05m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Birmingham to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

A quick flight from Birmingham to Cape Town can take about 19h 55m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 451. The distance between Birmingham and Cape Town is about 9804 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town round-trip?

KLM, at R13 551, was found to be the cheapest airline from Birmingham to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Turkish Airlines. KLM is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

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Wed 19/1118:40BHX - CPT

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Tue 4/1112:30CPT - BHX

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Deal found 15/10R14 637

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Deal found 16/10R14 793

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Deal found 16/10R14 810

Thu 30/106:15BHX - CPT

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 16/10R15 157

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Wed 19/116:15BHX - CPT

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Deal found 16/10R14 654

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Deal found 16/10R14 810

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Deal found 15/10R15 451

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Deal found 16/10R17 980

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Tue 25/117:20CPT - BHX

3 stops38h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/10R17 980

Tue 18/116:15BHX - CPT

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Tue 25/118:00CPT - BHX

1 stop26h 30mKLM

Deal found 16/10R15 261

Tue 28/109:20BHX - CPT

3 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/105:45CPT - BHX

3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10R17 634

Thu 5/26:15BHX - CPT

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Deal found 16/10R18 050

Sun 1/213:20BHX - CPT

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Deal found 16/10R18 084

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Fri 24/106:15BHX - CPT

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Sat 1/118:00CPT - BHX

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Deal found 15/10R21 826

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Deal found 16/10R21 982

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Sat 1/117:55CPT - BHX

1 stop27h 35mAir France

Deal found 16/10R24 701

Fri 24/1015:10BHX - CPT

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Sat 1/1112:35CPT - BHX

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Deal found 15/10R51 620

Sun 26/1021:50BHX - CPT

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Tue 4/1112:30CPT - BHX

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Deal found 16/10R14 551

Sun 26/1020:45BHX - CPT

1 stop23h 10mKLM

Tue 4/1114:00CPT - BHX

2 stops28h 50mKLM

Deal found 16/10R14 620

Sun 26/106:15BHX - CPT

3 stops29h 20mKenya Airways

Tue 4/117:20CPT - BHX

3 stops40h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/10R25 048

One-way flights from Birmingham to Cape Town
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Tue 21/108:00BHX - CPT

3 stops52h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10R11 883

Tue 21/1017:10BHX - CPT

1 stop17h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/10R16 976

Fri 30/116:40BHX - CPT

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10R49 160

Fri 30/116:15BHX - CPT

1 stop35h 35mAir France

Deal found 15/10R52 001

Fri 30/16:00BHX - CPT

3 stops53h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/10R86 489

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R14 551
One-way from	R11 883
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	R18 569

26/10-4/11
4 total stops
60h 30m total
Birmingham to Cape Town

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21/10
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52h 40m total
Birmingham to Cape Town

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of R10 133). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 191). 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.

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

When flying from Birmingham to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM and Turkish Airlines from Birmingham to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 010 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?
A quick flight from Birmingham to Cape Town can take about 19h 55m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 451. The distance between Birmingham and Cape Town is about 9804 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town round-trip?
KLM, at R13 551, was found to be the cheapest airline from Birmingham to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Turkish Airlines. KLM is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town 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 Birmingham to Cape Town?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of R10 133). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 191). 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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