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$910+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — CPT
Jun 28 — Jul 51
Sat 6/28
Sat 7/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,204
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$910
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,471
From Birmingham to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/52:10 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops37h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/156:55 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops33h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/22$1,204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/127:30 amBHM - CPT
2 stops30h 55mDelta
Fri 8/298:05 pmCPT - BHM
1 stop27h 36mDelta
Deal found 6/21$1,311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/74:51 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops35h 09mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/146:55 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$1,545
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:48 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops58h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/98:50 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops32h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/22$2,091
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/242:10 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops37h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 9/286:55 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops33h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/21$6,323

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BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Fri 9/5

2:10 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/15

6:55 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops33h 11m

$1,204

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Tue 8/12

7:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/29

8:05 pm-4:41 pm

1 stop27h 36m

$1,311

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Thu 8/7

4:51 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/14

6:55 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$1,545

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Tue 8/5

5:44 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops45h 51m

$910

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

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 23, 2025.

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 7% on airfare.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 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 23, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,056 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,204 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and British Airways, starting at $1,311 and $6,323 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town for 35% less than the average price by searching for these 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?

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  • 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.

  • 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 $1,292). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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