Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 50m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Birmingham to Cape Town Intl?

Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Birmingham to Cape Town Intl

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

Ethiopian Air, KLM and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Birmingham according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 4h 08m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Birmingham and Cape Town?

Zurich (ZRH) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the lowest average return price of R12 461.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

There are 2 operators available for flights from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl 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 Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R6 574 Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Cape Town in 2026

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18:50 - 10:40BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 50m1 stop Zurich

9:20 - 8:10CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

24h 50m1 stop Zurich

R11 791SWISS

Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 31

18:50 - 7:40BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 50m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 - 8:10CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

24h 50m1 stop Zurich

R12 243SWISS

Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 31

21:45 - 17:30BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 45m3 stops Alicante Stockholm Arlanda Doha Hamad Intl

0:10 - 7:55CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

32h 45m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin

R12 453Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20

18:35 - 20:55BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 20m1 stop Zurich

19:25 - 8:05CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

13h 40m1 stop Zurich

R12 469SWISS

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 24

11:05 - 7:40BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 - 17:00CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

33h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R12 485Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 8

11:05 - 7:40BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 - 12:30CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

29h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

R12 582Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 8

6:00 - 7:40BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 - 12:30CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

29h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

R12 954Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 8

5:55 - 21:10BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

14h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 700KLM

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 27

6:00 - 22:40BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

0:30 - 20:05CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

21h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 716KLM

Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30

5:55 - 21:10BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:00 - 16:50CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

18h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 039KLM

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

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23:10 - 10:15BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 05m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 21:15CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

33h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Glasgow Intl

R17 056Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 29

23:10 - 10:15BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 05m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 21:00CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

32h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Dublin

R17 605Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 30

13:25 - 10:15BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 50m3 stops Edinburgh Turnhouse Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 21:15CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

33h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Glasgow Intl

R18 203Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 29

17:40 - 21:25BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 8:35CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

34h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 300KLM

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 30

23:10 - 10:15BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 05m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

6:00 - 21:00CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

40h 00m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Dubai Intl Glasgow Intl

R18 381Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 30

23:10 - 10:15BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 05m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

16:35 - 12:05CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

20h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R18 397Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 30

20:15 - 21:25BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 8:35CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

34h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 413KLM

Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 30

5:55 - 21:25BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 8:35CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

34h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 542KLM

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 30

5:55 - 21:10BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 8:35CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

34h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 704KLM

Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 30

5:55 - 13:25BHX Birmingham-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 30m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo

17:55 - 17:25CPT Cape Town Intl-BHX Birmingham

24h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R22 580Lufthansa

Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22

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Lufthansa flights from Birmingham to Cape Town

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Lufthansa

Jan 25

BHX11:05Birmingham

18h 35m

1 stop

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

Feb 8

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

29h 00m

2 stops

BHX12:30Birmingham

R12 582

Lufthansa

Jan 25

BHX6:00Birmingham

23h 40m

2 stops

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

Feb 8

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

29h 00m

2 stops

BHX12:30Birmingham

R12 954

Lufthansa

Jan 20

BHX17:45Birmingham

35h 55m

1 stop

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

Feb 4

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

BHX17:00Birmingham

R13 341

SWISS flights from Birmingham to Cape Town

Our best SWISS deals on Birmingham to Cape Town flight tickets

SWISS

Jan 17

BHX18:50Birmingham

13h 50m

1 stop

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

Jan 31

CPT9:20Cape Town Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

BHX8:10Birmingham

R11 791

SWISS

Jan 17

BHX18:50Birmingham

34h 50m

2 stops

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

Jan 31

CPT9:20Cape Town Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

BHX8:10Birmingham

R12 243

SWISS

Sept 4

BHX18:35Birmingham

25h 20m

1 stop

CPT20:55Cape Town Intl

Sept 24

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

13h 40m

1 stop

BHX8:05Birmingham

R12 469

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Sun 17/1

18:50-10:40

1 stop13h 50m

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9:20-8:10

1 stop24h 50m

R11 791

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Sun 17/1

18:50-7:40

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Cape Town Intl

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9:20-8:10

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R12 243

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BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Mon 14/9

21:45-17:30

3 stops42h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

0:10-7:55

2 stops32h 45m

R12 453

BirminghamCape Town

BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl

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18:35-20:55

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Cape Town Intl

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19:25-8:05

1 stop13h 40m

R12 469

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BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl

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11:05-7:40

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Cape Town Intl

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1 stop33h 30m

R12 485

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BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Mon 25/1

11:05-7:40

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

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9:30-12:30

2 stops29h 00m

R12 582

BirminghamCape Town

BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl

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6:00-7:40

2 stops23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

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2 stops29h 00m

R12 954

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BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Mon 7/9

5:55-21:10

1 stop14h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

23:15-12:40

1 stop14h 25m

R15 700

BirminghamCape Town

BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Wed 25/11

6:00-22:40

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

0:30-20:05

1 stop21h 35m

R15 716

BirminghamCape Town

BHX Birmingham - CPT Cape Town Intl

BHXCPT

Birmingham

Mon 14/9

5:55-21:10

1 stop14h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

23:00-16:50

1 stop18h 50m

R16 039

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Birmingham to Cape Town

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Birmingham and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R16 087 to R21 143.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R11 791.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Birmingham, with most prices found around R15 247. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of March, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R15 328.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Birmingham when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R17 868 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Birmingham for as low as R15 102 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Birmingham to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Birmingham to Cape Town flight.

How have Birmingham to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Birmingham to Cape Town flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Birmingham to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Fastest flight time	13h 50m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Birmingham to Cape Town takes 13h 50m

There are no direct flights from Birmingham to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Birmingham to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Birmingham to Cape Town

How far is Birmingham to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Birmingham and Cape Town Intl are 9802,4 km apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 13h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
There are 2 operators available for flights from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Birmingham Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl 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 Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Birmingham to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Birmingham to Cape Town is KLM, representing 55% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is Lufthansa at 45%.

Best airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R12 280	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 186 reviews		Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R12 950	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 557 reviews		Search KLM flights

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