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$1,641+ 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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — CPT
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town

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 January 29, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1411:16 am
BHM
-
CPT
2 stops36h 49m
British Airways
Wed 2/188:35 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops34h 53m
British Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,641
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1411:16 am
BHM
-
CPT
2 stops46h 14m
Qatar Airways
Wed 2/1812:35 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops43h 24m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,645
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1512:31 pm
BHM
-
CPT
2 stops36h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 3/226:55 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops29h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,683
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1811:53 am
BHM
-
CPT
2 stops46h 37m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/231:15 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops32h 07m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,704
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/85:00 am
BHM
-
CPT
2 stops46h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 3/146:55 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops48h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,850
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 3/156:15 am
BHM
-
CPT
2 stops30h 00m
Delta
Sun 3/229:30 pm
CPT
-
BHM
1 stop26h 13m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$1,855
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/132:39 pm
BHM
-
CPT
2 stops25h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/209:30 pm
CPT
-
BHM
1 stop28h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,925
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/137:14 pm
BHM
-
CPT
2 stops39h 11m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/2012:35 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops30h 42m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$2,013
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/87:39 pm
BHM
-
CPT
1 stop16h 36m
Delta
Sat 3/148:00 am
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops41h 24m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$2,192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 10/187:45 pm
BHM
-
CPT
1 stop39h 05m
Delta
Fri 10/238:05 pm
CPT
-
BHM
1 stop24h 27m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$2,481

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,641
(British Airways)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$4,366
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From Birmingham to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($767 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($238 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Birmingham

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

11:16 am-8:05 am

2 stops36h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/18

8:35 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops34h 53m

$1,641

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

11:16 am-5:30 pm

2 stops46h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/18

12:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops43h 24m

$1,645

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sun 3/15

12:31 pm-8:05 am

2 stops36h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/22

6:55 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$1,683

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sun 3/15

4:20 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/22

9:30 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop27h 54m

$1,850

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sun 3/8

5:00 am-10:30 am

2 stops46h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/14

6:55 pm-12:17 pm

2 stops48h 22m

$1,850

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sun 3/15

6:15 am-7:15 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/22

9:30 pm-4:43 pm

1 stop26h 13m

$1,855

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Fri 3/13

2:39 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops25h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

9:30 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop28h 16m

$1,925

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Fri 3/13

7:14 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops39h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

12:35 pm-12:17 pm

2 stops30h 42m

$2,013

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sun 3/8

7:39 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/14

8:00 am-6:24 pm

2 stops41h 24m

$2,192

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Deals found on 1/28

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 January 29, 2026.
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
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 $1,683, British Airways can have you in Cape Town from Birmingham, Alabama in 36h 34m. Birmingham, Alabama and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8249 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 36% 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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DeltaCheapest$1,270Average$1,900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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