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.

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 777.

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 15h 15m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 726. 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 575, 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 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 43%.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town at least 59 days early can save you up to 13% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 59 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Birmingham to Cape Town for as little as R15 930 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R17 613 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Our data shows that June tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Birmingham. Users have commonly found prices around R18 943 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R12 372. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

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R9 162+ Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Cape Town

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R13 414
One-way from	R9 162
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	R17 127

KLM
25/11-9/12
2 total stops
49h 35m total
Birmingham to Cape Town

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46h 05m total
Birmingham to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Tue 25/1117:40BHX - CPT

1 stop26h 15mKLM

Tue 9/128:00CPT - BHX

1 stop14h 05mKLM

Deal found 15/9R13 414

Thu 4/1218:50BHX - CPT

2 stops34h 50mSWISS

Mon 29/1223:35CPT - BHX

1 stop34h 35mSWISS

Deal found 14/9R14 437

Tue 25/1117:45BHX - CPT

1 stop35h 55mLufthansa

Tue 9/1214:15CPT - BHX

2 stops24h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R14 489

Thu 30/1012:40BHX - CPT

3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - BHX

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R14 541

Wed 29/109:00BHX - CPT

2 stops20h 40mSWISS

Wed 3/129:00CPT - BHX

1 stop35h 00mSWISS

Deal found 14/9R14 715

Wed 19/1118:40BHX - CPT

2 stops20h 40mAir France

Wed 3/127:55CPT - BHX

1 stop15h 20mAir France

Deal found 16/9R14 941

Thu 30/106:00BHX - CPT

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/118:00CPT - BHX

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R14 993

Thu 30/1017:45BHX - CPT

1 stop35h 55mLufthansa

Thu 6/1118:45CPT - BHX

1 stop24h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R15 027

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Mon 9/217:45BHX - CPT

1 stop15h 15mLufthansa

Mon 16/218:45CPT - BHX

1 stop20h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9R13 726

Mon 5/18:45BHX - CPT

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/29:25CPT - BHX

1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R14 871

Wed 19/1118:40BHX - CPT

2 stops20h 40mAir France

Wed 3/127:55CPT - BHX

1 stop15h 20mAir France

Deal found 16/9R14 941

Thu 5/316:40BHX - CPT

1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/317:15CPT - BHX

1 stop18h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9R15 322

Thu 5/36:15BHX - CPT

1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/37:55CPT - BHX

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R14 923

Tue 3/316:40BHX - CPT

1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/317:15CPT - BHX

1 stop18h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9R15 322

Sat 7/320:50BHX - CPT

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/37:55CPT - BHX

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R15 010

Thu 5/313:35BHX - CPT

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/37:55CPT - BHX

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R15 010

Mon 9/216:15BHX - CPT

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/27:55CPT - BHX

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R15 027

Wed 19/1110:25BHX - CPT

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1215:20CPT - BHX

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R15 114

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town. Data last updated 16 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 10/105:55BHX - CPT

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1016:35CPT - BHX

1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R16 016

Wed 29/109:00BHX - CPT

2 stops20h 40mSWISS

Wed 3/129:00CPT - BHX

1 stop35h 00mSWISS

Deal found 14/9R14 715

Wed 29/1020:50BHX - CPT

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/117:55CPT - BHX

1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R15 739

Wed 29/1017:40BHX - CPT

2 stops34h 10mKLM

Mon 17/117:55CPT - BHX

2 stops34h 55mKLM

Deal found 14/9R15 912

Wed 29/106:15BHX - CPT

2 stops25h 30mKLM

Wed 3/1218:25CPT - BHX

2 stops20h 25mKLM

Deal found 14/9R16 225

Thu 30/1012:40BHX - CPT

3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - BHX

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R14 541

Thu 30/106:00BHX - CPT

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/118:00CPT - BHX

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R14 993

Thu 30/1017:45BHX - CPT

1 stop35h 55mLufthansa

Thu 6/1118:45CPT - BHX

1 stop24h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R15 027

Thu 30/1018:50BHX - CPT

2 stops58h 50mSWISS

Thu 6/119:30CPT - BHX

2 stops34h 25mSWISS

Deal found 15/9R16 433

One-way flights from Birmingham to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Birmingham to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1014:30BHX - CPT

3 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R9 162

Mon 15/1214:50BHX - CPT

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R10 290

Thu 30/1016:40BHX - CPT

1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9R13 986

Mon 15/1214:10BHX - CPT

1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9R19 556

Fri 30/16:00BHX - CPT

1 stop21h 50mAir France

Deal found 15/9R51 763

Fri 30/19:20BHX - CPT

2 stops18h 30mKLM

Deal found 15/9R55 945

Fri 30/16:00BHX - CPT

3 stops53h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R63 649

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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 58 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 15% versus a flight in the morning.

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

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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How long is the flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?
A quick flight from Birmingham to Cape Town can take about 15h 15m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 726. 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 575, 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 28% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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KLM	CheapestR13 575	AverageR23 803	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 535	AverageR15 512	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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