Which airlines fly to Birmingham?

Emirates, SWISS, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Birmingham on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Birmingham with these airlines and other airlines flying from South Africa.

Emirates Flights to Birmingham

Emirates will jet to Birmingham around 14 times in an average week. Where you fly from will dictate what kind of deals you can get for Emirates, but prices as low as R13 423 have been found from Cape Town Intl to Birmingham. Emirates has scored 8,1/10 in momondo user reviews.

KLM Flights to Birmingham

KLM flight deals to Birmingham start from R9 952 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a return journey departing from Cape Town Intl. Over any normal week, KLM flight prices are typically higher, but vary depending on where you fly from - Amsterdam Schiphol is the most popular KLM departure point to Birmingham so generally has the most availability. KLM is scored a 7,7/10 in 1 410 reviews.

How long does it take to fly to Birmingham?

The flight from South Africa to Birmingham depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo (a popular airport in South Africa) to Manchester (the most popular airport in Birmingham), then the flight time is 15h 10m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Manchester, then the average flight time is 15h 50m.

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19:50 - 17:55CPT-BHX

24h 05m1 stop

18:50 - 7:30BHX-CPT

34h 40m1 stop

R11 685SWISS

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Thu, Nov 20 - Fri, Dec 5

9:30 - 17:55CPT-BHX

34h 25m2 stops

18:50 - 7:30BHX-CPT

34h 40m1 stop

R12 238SWISS

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Thu, Nov 20 - Fri, Dec 5

10:10 - 12:35JNB-BHX

28h 25m2 stops

10:45 - 9:30BHX-JNB

20h 45m2 stops

R12 325Lufthansa

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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Jan 19

19:20 - 9:30JNB-BHX

16h 10m1 stop

10:25 - 12:10BHX-JNB

23h 45m1 stop

R12 757Air France

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

23:59 - 21:20JNB-BHX

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13:30 - 22:05BHX-JNB

30h 35m1 stop

R12 774KLM

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

23:59 - 21:20JNB-BHX

23h 21m1 stop

6:15 - 22:05BHX-JNB

13h 50m1 stop

R12 930KLM

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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 31

11:40 - 12:35JNB-BHX

26h 55m2 stops

13:25 - 15:35BHX-JNB

24h 10m2 stops

R13 448Lufthansa

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13:40 - 18:45CPT-BHX

31h 05m1 stop

13:40 - 16:45BHX-CPT

25h 05m1 stop

R14 969Emirates

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18:25 - 12:25CPT-BHX

19h 00m1 stop

21:45 - 11:35BHX-CPT

36h 50m1 stop

R16 473Emirates

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7:00 - 6:10PLZ-BHX

25h 10m2 stops

7:40 - 17:45BHX-PLZ

32h 05m3 stops

R23 992Qatar Airways

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Cape TownBirmingham

CPT - BHX

CPTBHX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

19:50-17:55

1 stop24h 05m

Birmingham

Fri 5/12

18:50-7:30

1 stop34h 40m

R11 685

Cape TownBirmingham

CPT - BHX

CPTBHX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

9:30-17:55

2 stops34h 25m

Birmingham

Fri 5/12

18:50-7:30

1 stop34h 40m

R12 238

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

10:10-12:35

2 stops28h 25m

Birmingham

Mon 19/1

10:45-9:30

2 stops20h 45m

R12 325

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:20-9:30

1 stop16h 10m

Birmingham

Tue 10/2

10:25-12:10

1 stop23h 45m

R12 757

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-21:20

1 stop23h 21m

Birmingham

Tue 10/2

13:30-22:05

1 stop30h 35m

R12 774

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

23:59-21:20

1 stop23h 21m

Birmingham

Wed 31/12

6:15-22:05

1 stop13h 50m

R12 930

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

11:40-12:35

2 stops26h 55m

Birmingham

Tue 10/2

13:25-15:35

2 stops24h 10m

R13 448

Cape TownBirmingham

CPT - BHX

CPTBHX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

13:40-18:45

1 stop31h 05m

Birmingham

Tue 10/2

13:40-16:45

1 stop25h 05m

R14 969

Cape TownBirmingham

CPT - BHX

CPTBHX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/4

18:25-12:25

1 stop19h 00m

Birmingham

Mon 6/4

21:45-11:35

1 stop36h 50m

R16 473

Port ElizabethBirmingham

PLZ - BHX

PLZBHX

Port Elizabeth

Fri 6/2

7:00-6:10

2 stops25h 10m

Birmingham

Tue 10/2

7:40-17:45

3 stops32h 05m

R23 992

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Birmingham?

The cheapest month to fly to Birmingham from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R9 438, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Birmingham, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R11 771.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Birmingham?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Birmingham is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Birmingham on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as R12 770. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from South Africa to Birmingham for around R13 896.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Birmingham?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Birmingham is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as R12 674. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Birmingham is in the afternoon when prices are around R14 264.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Birmingham?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Birmingham from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Birmingham for around R13 409 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Birmingham from South Africa for as low as R12 895 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO BIRMINGHAM FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	February	30% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Birmingham costs on average just R9 438 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO BIRMINGHAM FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	August	14% more expensive	It costs about R15 315 for flights to Birmingham from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO BIRMINGHAM FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	134% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Birmingham from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Birmingham flight deals and tips

Summary info about Birmingham flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R3 924
Best Round-Trip Price	R11 685
Fastest flight time	17h 10m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Birmingham from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R3 924 (Cape Town Intl to Birmingham).

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The best round-trip flight price to Birmingham from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 685 (Cape Town Intl to Birmingham).

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The fastest flight to Birmingham from South Africa takes 17h 10m (Cape Town Intl to Birmingham).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Birmingham, with a 7% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Birmingham

How far in advance should I book a flight to Birmingham?

The best time to book a flight to Birmingham from South Africa is 40 days out, which is when prices tend to be around R13 409.

Is there an alternative airport near Birmingham?

Those flying to Birmingham could potentially find better pricing at Birmingham Airport (11 km from Birmingham city centre), Coventry Baginton Airport (31 km from Birmingham city centre), Nottingham East Midlands Airport (55 km from Birmingham city centre), Gloucestershire Airport (68 km from Birmingham city centre) or Oxford Kidlington Airport (82 km from Birmingham city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Birmingham?

With an average price of R4 171 per person, Birmingham Airport is the cheapest airport to fly into when planning your trip to Birmingham. This price can fluctuate based on where you are flying from. momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool can help users find the best prices.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Birmingham Airport?

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How many operators does momondo search for flights to Birmingham Airport?

As of November 2025, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights to Birmingham Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Birmingham Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Birmingham Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Birmingham Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Birmingham Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Birmingham Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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