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Cape Town.$1,207 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Sun, 15 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 15 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,207, select.
Cape Town.$1,207 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 May, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 12 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,207, select.
Cape Town.$1,207 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Nov, returning Sun, 23 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 23 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,207, select.
Cape Town.$1,207 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Mon, 26 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,207, select.
Cape Town.$1,207 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,207, select.
Cape Town.$1,208 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 May, returning Sat, 12 Jul.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,208, select.
Cape Town.$1,264 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,264, select.
Cape Town.$1,283 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,283, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Birmingham to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $1,682
May
from $1,207
Jun
from $1,207
Jul
from $1,472
Aug
from $1,551
Sep
from $1,574
Oct
from $1,469
Nov
from $1,207
Dec
from $1,374
Jan
from $1,396
Feb
from $1,351
Mar
from $1,397

Birmingham to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Birmingham to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Birmingham to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,207
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Birmingham to Cape Town is $1,207. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Birmingham to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,207.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Birmingham to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Airport on Monday, 12 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Birmingham Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town is two hours ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Your BHX to CPT flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BHX and CPT include:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • $738 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,207. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from BHX to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BHX to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

  • When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, 65.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Cape Town. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from BHX to CPT in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in South Africa, head for Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are the start of reasons to visit.

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