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Cheapest return flight
R12 949
Typical prices: R12 845-R15 747
SWISS, Lufthansa
Sat 20/1Sat 27/1
JNB - BHX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 652
Typical prices: R6 475-R9 273
Qatar Airways
Thu 27/12
JNB - BHX • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Birmingham. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
21 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg R13 179 (return)
Zurich (ZRH)
Shortest trip • 13h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham (JNB-BHX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Birmingham

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27
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20:40 - 18:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
23h 20m1 stop Zurich
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17:45 - 9:55BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R12 949Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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13:45 - 6:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
18h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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14:10 - 8:40BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 014Qatar Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 5
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0:20 - 10:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
35h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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16:50 - 22:25BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m1 stop Istanbul
R13 096Turkish Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 19
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 12:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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8:00 - 8:40BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 096Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
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13:25 - 22:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
35h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Dublin
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16:50 - 16:35BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 45m2 stops Dublin Dubai Intl
R13 161Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 15:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
23h 00m1 stop Istanbul
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16:50 - 22:25BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m1 stop Istanbul
R13 438Turkish Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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19:45 - 10:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
16h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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17:45 - 9:55BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R13 796Lufthansa
Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 19
Lufthansa Logo
19:45 - 10:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
16h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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17:45 - 9:55BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R14 008Lufthansa
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27
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19:40 - 12:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
19h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
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13:30 - 11:25BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
R14 383KLM
Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6
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10:25 - 11:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
27h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
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13:40 - 16:35BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
R14 936Emirates
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham and is 3% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 1% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham at R11 548 return.
•August (R16 793) and June (R14 562) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham the cheapest?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 19% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R5 652
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Birmingham

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

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham?

    Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Birmingham (BHX).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham pass through?

    One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham most commonly connect through:

    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 35% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 9% of one-stop connections

    Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham?

    On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 5%. Saturday is the cheapest day at R13 536 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R14 122 – a R586 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of R13 902. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham?

    A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham takes 0h 00m, covering 14 814 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham?

    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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham 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 949 to R42 896. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham looking right now?

    One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 044, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham?

    Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 47m, compared to 14h 59m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 15h 38m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Birmingham?

    Birmingham is 1 hour behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (British Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which car hire options are available at Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

    Birmingham Airport (BHX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R145 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • DRIVALIA
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Wheego
    • Alamo
    • Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham flight?

    Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham range from R12 845 to R15 747, with an average of R13 902 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 845 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham 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 Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average R13 536 – about R586 less than Sunday (4% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 19% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham trip for February. Fares historically average R11 548 return in that month – typically R5 245 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Birmingham Airport.
    - Hilton Birmingham Metropole
    - ibis Birmingham International Airport - NEC
    - Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG

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