Which airports can I use when flying from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Flights from Birmingham to Cape Town usually depart from Birmingham (BHM) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Which airports do connecting flights from Birmingham to Cape Town pass through?

Most connecting flights from Birmingham to Cape Town pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Birmingham to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R25 523 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R47 026, a difference of R21 502. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

A direct flight from Birmingham to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 21 364 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Birmingham (South Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R49 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • Woodford • GREEN MOTION • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Birmingham to Cape Town flight?

Return flights from Birmingham to Cape Town range from R25 738 to R37 721, with an average of R33 148 over the past 12 months. Anything below R25 738 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Return flights from Birmingham to Cape Town typically range from R25 738 to R37 721. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R29 163 on United Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town?

United Airlines (R29 163) and Qatar Airways (R29 711) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Birmingham to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R39 022. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Birmingham to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Birmingham to Cape Town stopovers at 10h over the past 3 months.

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Recent return flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

14:35 - 12:10BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

18:55 - 17:11CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

30h 16m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

R31 040British Airways

22 hours ago

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

15:45 - 7:40BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 - 20:12CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

42h 42m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Houston George Bush Intcntl

R39 548Lufthansa

2 days ago

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

6:22 - 11:40BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 18m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:00 - 20:18CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

46h 18m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

R41 177Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

12:36 - 10:30BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 54m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 18:45CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

38h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

R42 772Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

6:23 - 22:40BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 17m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

20:50 - 8:07CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

19h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R46 527Delta

2 days ago

Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 29

7:00 - 16:10BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:30 - 19:54CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

66h 24m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

R52 277United Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 29

7:00 - 16:10BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:30 - 12:35CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

59h 05m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

R52 293United Airlines

12 hours ago

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

16:20 - 18:35BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:50 - 9:30CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

20h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R52 526Delta

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

6:23 - 18:35BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 12m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:50 - 13:39CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

24h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R52 592Delta

3+ days ago

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

19:47 - 18:35BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:50 - 15:15CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

26h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R52 609Delta

2 days ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

9:12 - 17:50BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:05 - 17:26CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

28h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R27 268Delta

16 hours ago

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

9:12 - 17:50BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:05 - 20:41CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

31h 36m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R27 335Delta

16 hours ago

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

10:12 - 21:25BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 20:41CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

28h 26m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R27 650KLM

1 day ago

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

10:12 - 21:25BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 8:07CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

39h 52m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R27 667KLM

2 days ago

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

9:12 - 21:25BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

20:05 - 17:26CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

28h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R27 916Delta

1 day ago

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

9:12 - 21:25BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

20:05 - 17:26CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

28h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R27 933Delta

2 days ago

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

9:12 - 17:50BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:05 - 8:07CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

19h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R30 293Delta

1 day ago

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

7:59 - 17:50BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:05 - 13:29CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

24h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R30 376Delta

3+ days ago

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

6:29 - 11:40BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 11m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:00 - 23:51CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

47h 51m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

R52 376Multiple Airlines

16 hours ago

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

6:29 - 11:40BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 11m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:00 - 23:51CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

47h 51m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

R57 727Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

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How much is a return flight from Birmingham to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town departing in January.

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Cheapest flight	R29 163

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How long is a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?
A direct flight from Birmingham to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 21 364 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Birmingham to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from Birmingham to Cape Town range from R25 738 to R37 721, with an average of R33 148 over the past 12 months. Anything below R25 738 counts as a good deal.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Birmingham to Cape Town?
Flights from Birmingham to Cape Town usually depart from Birmingham (BHM) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Birmingham to Cape Town pass through?
Most connecting flights from Birmingham to Cape Town pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Birmingham to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R25 523 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R47 026, a difference of R21 502.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Birmingham (South Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average R25 523, about R21 502 less than Thursday fares (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Birmingham to Cape Town trip for February. Fares historically average R25 740 return in that month – typically R26 105 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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