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Cheap flights from Birmingham (BHM) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,540

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 2, 2024.

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,598

Round-trip from

$1,254
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town?

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 34% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Birmingham, Alabama in January are about $2,187 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $922.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHM to CPT?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Birmingham to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Birmingham and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest United Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Birmingham to Cape Town. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Mon 8/192:35 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops60h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/308:00 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops56h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,540
Mon 7/16:35 amBHM - CPT
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/85:45 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops34h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,169

Cheap Delta flights from Birmingham to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Birmingham and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found at this time heading from Birmingham to Cape Town. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Mon 8/191:38 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop21h 12mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - BHM
1 stop22h 04mDelta
Deal found 6/1$2,326
Mon 8/191:38 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop21h 12mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops26h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/1$2,331
Mon 7/15:51 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop16h 59mDelta
Mon 7/811:15 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops39h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/1$2,460
Fri 8/27:43 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop39h 07mDelta
Sat 8/1011:15 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops31h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/1$2,565
Tue 9/36:14 amBHM - CPT
2 stops32h 11mDelta
Sun 9/159:30 pmCPT - BHM
1 stop28h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/1$10,225

Cheap Birmingham to Cape Town flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Birmingham to Cape Town specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Prices were last updated on June 2, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Birmingham to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 6/27:30 amBHM - CPT
2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/188:00 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops29h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,931
Sun 6/26:44 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop40h 06mDelta
Tue 6/189:30 pmCPT - BHM
1 stop24h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/1$3,731
Sun 6/27:45 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop39h 05mDelta
Tue 6/189:30 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops24h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/1$3,736
Sun 6/23:03 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops37h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/185:25 pmCPT - BHM
3 stops35h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$3,989

Birmingham to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Birmingham and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Birmingham to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 8/192:35 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops60h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/308:00 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops56h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,540
Sun 6/27:30 amBHM - CPT
2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/188:00 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops29h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,931
Fri 8/22:42 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops37h 18mBritish Airways
Sat 8/106:55 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops33h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/1$2,136
Mon 7/16:35 amBHM - CPT
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/85:45 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops34h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,169
Mon 8/191:38 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop21h 12mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - BHM
1 stop22h 04mDelta
Deal found 6/1$2,326
Mon 8/191:38 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop21h 12mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops26h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/1$2,331
Mon 7/15:51 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop16h 59mDelta
Mon 7/811:15 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops39h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/1$2,460
Fri 8/27:43 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop39h 07mDelta
Sat 8/1011:15 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops31h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/1$2,565
Sun 6/26:44 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop40h 06mDelta
Tue 6/189:30 pmCPT - BHM
1 stop24h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/1$3,731

Find flights from Birmingham to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

$1,540 - $10,466

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 8/19

2 stops60h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/30

2 stops56h 52m

$1,540

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Fri 8/2

2 stops37h 18m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/10

2 stops33h 46m

$2,136

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 7/1

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/8

2 stops34h 53m

$2,169

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 8/19

1 stop21h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/30

1 stop22h 04m

$2,326

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 8/19

1 stop21h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/30

2 stops26h 54m

$2,331

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 7/1

1 stop16h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/8

2 stops39h 47m

$2,460

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Fri 8/2

1 stop39h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/10

2 stops31h 38m

$2,565

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Tue 9/3

2 stops36h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/15

2 stops33h 48m

$6,910

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 7/1

2 stops38h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/8

3 stops30h 43m

$10,466

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Birmingham to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town

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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated June 2, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Cape Town, such as United Airlines, Delta and British Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,755 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,260 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,755 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $1,540, but on average you can expect to pay $4,312.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,540 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Delta, starting at $2,136 and $2,326 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does BHM to CPT mean?

    BHM stands for Birmingham Airport, while CPT stands for Cape Town Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Birmingham to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Birmingham to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Birmingham to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Birmingham to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/1.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town (average of $1,254). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,743). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Birmingham to Cape Town

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