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$1,296+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — CPT
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,296
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,773
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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 October 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/277:31 amBHM - CPT
2 stops24h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/308:50 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops48h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,740
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 12/147:30 amBHM - CPT
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/278:50 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops27h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$2,016
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/271:18 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop21h 57mDelta
Sun 11/309:30 pmCPT - BHM
1 stop29h 03mDelta
Deal found 10/28$2,067
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/147:33 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/277:55 amCPT - BHM
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$2,380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 12/144:22 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop18h 53mDelta
Sat 12/277:55 amCPT - BHM
2 stops42h 27mDelta
Deal found 10/27$2,725

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that are best for you.

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BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Tue 3/10

5:05 pm-10:20 am

2 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

8:35 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops31h 01m

$1,296

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sun 3/8

2:44 pm-8:05 am

2 stops34h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/21

10:10 pm-11:11 pm

2 stops32h 01m

$1,371

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 1/12

4:53 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops35h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/18

6:55 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops33h 26m

$1,371

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 1/12

4:53 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops35h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/19

10:10 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops30h 11m

$1,421

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 1/5

12:52 pm-8:05 am

2 stops35h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/13

6:55 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops33h 26m

$1,571

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Thu 11/27

7:31 am-4:10 pm

2 stops24h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/30

8:50 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops48h 02m

$1,740

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Tue 3/10

10:42 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

9:30 pm-9:59 am

1 stop19h 29m

$1,813

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sun 3/8

2:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/21

11:45 pm-8:23 am

2 stops39h 38m

$1,813

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 1/12

7:45 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/19

11:45 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,863

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Deals found on 10/28

Compare providers for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Birmingham, Alabama-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 October 29, 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 evening could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

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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 October 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta from Birmingham to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town?

    For as low as $1,296, American Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Birmingham, Alabama in 34h 15m. Birmingham, Alabama and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8249 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,270 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town for 29% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Birmingham to Cape Town

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