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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,619. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.$1,316 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,316, select.

Cape Town.$1,316 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,316, select.

Cape Town.$1,318 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,318, select.

Cape Town.$1,331 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,331, select.

Cape Town.$1,402 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,402, select.

Cape Town.$1,402 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,402, select.

Cape Town.$1,416 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,416, select.

Cape Town.$1,417 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,417, select.

Cape Town.$1,476 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,476, select.

Cape Town.$1,581 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,581, select.

Cape Town.$1,612 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,612, select.

Cape Town.$1,619 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,619, select.

Cape Town.$1,635 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,635, select.

Cape Town.$1,637 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,637, select.

Cape Town.$1,643 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,643, select.

Cape Town.$1,649 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,649, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town

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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.

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

How much are return flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a return flight from Birmingham to Cape Town is $1,316. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Birmingham to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,316.

How many flights are there a week from Birmingham to Cape Town?

As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Birmingham to Cape Town.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Airport on?

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 Wednesday, 9 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Birmingham Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

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.

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

Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

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

Cape Town is two hours ahead of Birmingham and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BHX to CPT flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHX and CPT:
- Istanbul Airport
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

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

$1,025 is the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,316. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BHX to CPT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BHX to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Airport.

Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)

72% of flights leaving from Birmingham Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

If you're landing on a late Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Grab a Cape Town Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Cape Town Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BHX to CPT around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover other corners of South Africa. Journey around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its popular sights. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.