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 33% on flights from Birmingham to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R21 100 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R31 085, a difference of R9 985. 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.

Have flight prices from Birmingham to Cape Town changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R31 036 to R220 223. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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 R51 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Sixt • GREEN MOTION • Hertz • Woodford

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

Return flights from Birmingham to Cape Town range from R24 339 to R31 084, with an average of R25 518 over the past 12 months. Anything below R24 339 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 R24 339 to R31 084. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R31 036 on British Airways.

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

British Airways (R31 036) and Qatar Airways (R42 765) 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 R32 636. 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 12m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: R24 339-R31 084

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Recent return flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

17:50 - 10:20BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

20:35 - 17:11CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

28h 36m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

R31 036British Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

12:40 - 12:10BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 30m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

20:35 - 17:11CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

28h 36m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

R31 052British Airways

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 170Multiple Airlines

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 765Qatar Airways

Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 29

15:48 - 7:40BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 52m2 stops Denver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:10 - 19:54CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

32h 44m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

R47 235Lufthansa

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 285United Airlines

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 302United Airlines

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 518Delta

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 584Delta

Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 29

11:15 - 8:05BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 50m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

22:10 - 23:44CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

33h 34m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

R54 080British Airways

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 - 8:07CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

19h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R27 264Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

6:15 - 17:50BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 35m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

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

R27 331Delta

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 663KLM

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

6:15 - 21:25BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 10m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

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

19h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R27 929Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

6:15 - 21:25BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 10m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

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

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

R28 012Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

16:07 - 5:50BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 43m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 22:52CPT Cape Town Intl-BHM Birmingham

30h 37m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R28 577Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

6:15 - 21:25BHM Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 10m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

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

28h 26m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R28 593Delta

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 371Delta

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

R32 747Delta

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

R37 947Delta

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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 February.

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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 R24 339 to R31 084, with an average of R25 518 over the past 12 months. Anything below R24 339 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Birmingham to Cape Town changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R31 036 to R220 223. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
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 R51 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Woodford
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 33% on flights from Birmingham to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R21 100 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R31 085, a difference of R9 985.

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 Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average R21 100, about R9 985 less than Thursday fares (32% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Birmingham to Cape Town trip for April. Fares historically average R17 096 return in that month – typically R34 741 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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