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Cheap flights from Birmingham (BHM) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,264

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 12/1. 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.
BHM — CPT
May 12 — May 191
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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 May 7, 2024.

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April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,739

Round-trip from

$1,250
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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 27% 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 $2,189 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $922.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town (BHM - 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 20% on airfare.

Cheap British Airways flights from Birmingham to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest British Airways flights we've detected traveling from Birmingham to Cape Town. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Fri 6/141:45 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops38h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 6/226:40 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops34h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,686
Fri 7/262:00 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops38h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 8/76:55 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops33h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,837
Fri 7/262:00 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops38h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 8/86:55 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops33h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$2,136

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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced United Airlines 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.
Fri 7/262:25 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/68:00 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops25h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,146
Sat 7/277:30 amBHM - CPT
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/87:50 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops25h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,231

Cheap Birmingham to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Birmingham to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Prices were last updated on May 7, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Birmingham to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 6/141:45 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops38h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 6/226:40 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops34h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,686
Fri 6/147:39 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop39h 11mDelta
Sat 6/2211:15 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops52h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/6$3,098

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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 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 12/12:56 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops37h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/88:55 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops31h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,264
Mon 8/197:30 amBHM - CPT
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/308:00 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops48h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,495
Fri 6/141:45 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops38h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 6/226:40 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops34h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,686
Fri 7/262:00 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops38h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 8/76:55 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops33h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,837
Sat 7/276:49 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops33h 01mQatar Airways
Wed 8/71:00 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops39h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$2,020
Mon 8/196:30 amBHM - CPT
1 stop28h 20mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - BHM
1 stop21h 41mDelta
Deal found 5/7$2,076
Mon 8/196:15 amBHM - CPT
2 stops28h 35mDelta
Fri 8/309:30 pmCPT - BHM
1 stop26h 16mDelta
Deal found 5/7$2,081
Fri 7/262:00 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops38h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 8/86:55 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops33h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$2,136
Fri 7/262:25 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/68:00 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops25h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,146

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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

$1,686 - $2,945

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Fri 6/14

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/22

2 stops34h 14m

$1,686

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Fri 7/26

2 stops38h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

2 stops33h 14m

$1,837

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sat 7/27

2 stops33h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

2 stops39h 09m

$2,020

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Fri 7/26

2 stops38h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/8

2 stops33h 14m

$2,136

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Fri 7/26

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/6

2 stops25h 29m

$2,146

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sat 7/27

2 stops24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/8

2 stops25h 39m

$2,231

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sat 7/27

1 stop24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/6

1 stop23h 53m

$2,326

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Fri 7/26

1 stop39h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

2 stops28h 39m

$2,414

BirminghamCape Town Intl

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Fri 7/26

2 stops45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

3 stops33h 26m

$2,945

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Deals found on 5/6

When is the cheapest time 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 5, 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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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Birmingham to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Birmingham to Cape Town is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,193. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town (average of $1,250). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,747). 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.

January

$1,250

February

$1,338

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,411

June

$1,658

July

$1,747

August

$1,445

September

$1,412

October

$1,384

November

$1,333

December

$1,419

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

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 May 7, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Cape Town, such as British Airways, United Airlines and Delta. 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
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

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
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

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.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,430 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

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
11,073 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

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
6,870 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

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 $1,700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town for under $1,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $1,686, but on average you can expect to pay $2,283.

  • 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 British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,686 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and United Airlines, starting at $2,020 and $2,146 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town for 22% 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 5/7.

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