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Cheapest return flight
R12 129
Typical prices: R14 641-R20 890
Lufthansa
Tue 4/12Tue 18/12
BHX - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 248
Typical prices: R10 069-R14 193
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/12
BHX - CPT • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Birmingham and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
18 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 13% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Zurich (ZRH)
Cheapest • Avg R14 752 (return)
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Shortest trip • 15h 42m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Cape Town (BHX-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 18
Lufthansa Logo
13:15 - 10:35BHX  Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
19:10 - 17:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham
23h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R12 129Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6
Lufthansa Logo
11:05 - 7:40BHX  Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
9:30 - 10:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham
26h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R12 162Lufthansa
Sun, Jan 3 - Thu, Jan 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 7:35BHX  Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 45m1 stop Zurich
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 7:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham
14h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R12 178Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 18
Lufthansa Logo
13:15 - 10:35BHX  Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
19:10 - 17:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham
23h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R12 178Lufthansa
Sat, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 - 7:40BHX  Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 - 8:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham
24h 40m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich
R12 309Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 15
SWISS Logo
8:55 - 10:40BHX  Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 45m1 stop Zurich
SWISS Logo
9:20 - 8:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham
24h 50m1 stop Zurich
R12 341SWISS
Wed, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 19
KLM Logo
6:00 - 12:40BHX  Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo
KLM Logo
7:30 - 21:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham
15h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R14 327KLM
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
KLM Logo
6:00 - 22:40BHX  Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
18:25 - 12:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham
20h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
R14 441KLM
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:00 - 23:00BHX  Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 00m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 10:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham
18h 45m1 stop Istanbul
R15 174Turkish Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:00 - 23:00BHX  Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 00m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 10:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham
18h 45m1 stop Istanbul
R15 190Turkish Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Birmingham to Cape Town flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Birmingham to Cape Town with more confidence.

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

Return flights from Birmingham to Cape Town start at R12 129. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from R14 641 to R20 890. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R12 129 on Lufthansa.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town and is 6% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 3% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town at R15 190 return.
•December (R23 705) and July (R22 321) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 56% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Birmingham to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights from Birmingham to Cape Town are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Birmingham to Cape Town flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

R9 248
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Birmingham to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Birmingham to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Birmingham to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Birmingham to Cape Town.

  • How long is a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

    A direct flight from Birmingham to Cape Town takes 0h 00m, covering 15 779 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 R14 641 to R20 890, with an average of R17 427 over the past 12 months. Anything below R14 641 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Birmingham to Cape Town flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of R17 427. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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 R12 129 to R83 398. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Birmingham to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Birmingham to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 534, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 R50 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 (BHX) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

    One-stop flights from Birmingham to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 29% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 27% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 11% of one-stop connections

    Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Birmingham to Cape Town route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R16 525 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R18 056, a difference of R1 530. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Birmingham to Cape Town?

    Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 42m, compared to 15h 50m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 17h 23m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • What is the time difference between Birmingham and Cape Town?

    Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham (South Africa Time vs British 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.

Your guide to booking Birmingham to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average R16 525 – about R1 530 less than Friday (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Birmingham to Cape Town trip for November. Fares historically average R15 190 return in that month – typically R8 515 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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