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 583 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 817 - 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 7,8/10 in 1 385 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 35m.

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18:45 - 12:35CPT-BHX

19h 50m1 stop

10:45 - 7:40BHX-CPT

18h 55m1 stop

R12 025Lufthansa

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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4

12:30 - 15:30CPT-BHX

29h 00m2 stops

19:30 - 10:00BHX-CPT

36h 30m2 stops

R12 216

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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4

23:59 - 16:50JNB-BHX

18h 51m1 stop

6:15 - 22:05BHX-JNB

13h 50m1 stop

R13 257KLM

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

23:59 - 20:05JNB-BHX

22h 06m1 stop

13:30 - 22:05BHX-JNB

30h 35m1 stop

R13 865KLM

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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 23

16:40 - 17:55JNB-BHX

51h 15m3 stops

9:00 - 16:15BHX-JNB

29h 15m2 stops

R14 975SWISS

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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 25

19:50 - 17:55CPT-BHX

24h 05m1 stop

18:50 - 16:45BHX-CPT

19h 55m2 stops

R15 149SWISS

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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6

13:45 - 12:40JNB-BHX

24h 55m1 stop

7:40 - 8:40BHX-JNB

23h 00m1 stop

R15 912Qatar Airways

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Sun, Jan 4 - Sat, Mar 14

13:40 - 18:45CPT-BHX

31h 05m1 stop

13:40 - 16:45BHX-CPT

25h 05m1 stop

R16 138Emirates

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

13:45 - 12:40JNB-BHX

24h 55m1 stop

8:10 - 10:00BHX-JNB

24h 50m1 stop

R16 901Qatar Airways

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Sun, Jan 4 - Sat, Apr 25

22:20 - 11:40JNB-BHX

39h 20m1 stop

14:35 - 10:15BHX-JNB

18h 40m1 stop

R18 342Emirates

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBirmingham

CPT - BHX

CPTBHX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

18:45-12:35

1 stop19h 50m

Birmingham

Tue 4/11

10:45-7:40

1 stop18h 55m

R12 025

Cape TownBirmingham

CPT - BHX

CPTBHX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

12:30-15:30

2 stops29h 00m

Birmingham

Tue 4/11

19:30-10:00

2 stops36h 30m

R12 216

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-16:50

1 stop18h 51m

Birmingham

Tue 10/2

6:15-22:05

1 stop13h 50m

R13 257

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

23:59-20:05

1 stop22h 06m

Birmingham

Sun 23/11

13:30-22:05

1 stop30h 35m

R13 865

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

16:40-17:55

3 stops51h 15m

Birmingham

Tue 25/11

9:00-16:15

2 stops29h 15m

R14 975

Cape TownBirmingham

CPT - BHX

CPTBHX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

19:50-17:55

1 stop24h 05m

Birmingham

Thu 6/11

18:50-16:45

2 stops19h 55m

R15 149

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

13:45-12:40

1 stop24h 55m

Birmingham

Sat 14/3

7:40-8:40

1 stop23h 00m

R15 912

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

R16 138

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

13:45-12:40

1 stop24h 55m

Birmingham

Sat 25/4

8:10-10:00

1 stop24h 50m

R16 901

JohannesburgBirmingham

JNB - BHX

JNBBHX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/1

22:20-11:40

1 stop39h 20m

Birmingham

Mon 27/4

14:35-10:15

1 stop18h 40m

R18 342

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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 457, 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 644.

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 820. 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 950.

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 724. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Birmingham is in the afternoon when prices are around R14 320.

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 390 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 771 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 457 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO BIRMINGHAM FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	June	14% more expensive	It costs about R15 305 for flights to Birmingham from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO BIRMINGHAM FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	189% 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	R6 750
Best Round-Trip Price	R12 025
Fastest flight time	14h 45m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Birmingham from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 750 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Birmingham).

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The best round-trip flight price to Birmingham from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R12 025 (Cape Town Intl to Birmingham).

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The fastest flight to Birmingham from South Africa takes 14h 45m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Birmingham).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Birmingham, with a 2% 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 390.

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 061 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.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Birmingham?

The best deal found on momondo in the last two weeks was a flight to Birmingham from Barcelona for R686. This is 83% cheaper than most flight deals to Birmingham. To find the cheapest price to Birmingham from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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

Prices for flights to Birmingham Airport were last updated today.

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

As of September 2025, there are 8 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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