Cheap flights from Birmingham to Cape Town
Cheap return flights from Birmingham to Cape Town
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Cape Town flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Ryanair
- British Airways
- KLM
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Birmingham to Cape Town.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Emirates
- Qatar Airways
- Air France
These airlines fly from Birmingham to Cape Town, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
13 hours 45 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Birmingham to Cape Town.
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Alternative flights from Birmingham
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Birmingham/Cape Town route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Cape Town and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Birmingham to Cape Town
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. British Airways is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Look out for them! The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route Birmingham to Cape Town on 17/03/2026 at 10:50 for £55.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 15 airlines that operate the 9,700 km flight from Birmingham to Cape Town.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or look for last-minute deals. Flying during the off-peak season can save you money. Ryanair is a popular and affordable option for this route, with an average flight duration of 13 hours 45 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to book everything at once, saving you time and money!
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