How long is the flight from Birmingham to South Africa?

A quick flight from Birmingham to South Africa can take about 14h. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 617. The distance from Birmingham to South Africa is about 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 Birmingham to South Africa one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 003. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Birmingham to South Africa for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

The most popular flight routes from Birmingham to South Africa are Birmingham - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Birmingham - Cape Town Intl and Birmingham - Durban King Shaka Intl.

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

Lufthansa, Emirates and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from Birmingham to South Africa.

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

When flying from Birmingham to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Most people fly from Birmingham (BHX) if they book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa. Birmingham is conveniently located just 10,9 km from Birmingham’s city centre.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to South Africa 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa (average of R13 972). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 426). 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 Birmingham to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Birmingham to South Africa is 44 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,Apr 2026

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to South Africa?
Most people fly from Birmingham (BHX) if they book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa. Birmingham is conveniently located just 10,9 km from Birmingham’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to South Africa?
A quick flight from Birmingham to South Africa can take about 14h. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 617. The distance from Birmingham to South Africa is about 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 Birmingham to South Africa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 003. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Birmingham to South Africa for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Birmingham to South Africa?
The most popular flight routes from Birmingham to South Africa are Birmingham - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Birmingham - Cape Town Intl and Birmingham - Durban King Shaka Intl.
Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to South Africa 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 South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa (average of R13 972). Flying from Birmingham to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 426). 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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