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$1,393+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to South Africa

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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — JNB
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/2412:52 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops39h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/98:50 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops32h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$2,197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/2512:52 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops37h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/98:50 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops32h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$2,422
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/241:18 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop21h 57mDelta
Fri 1/99:30 pmCPT - BHM
1 stop28h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/19$3,223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/247:30 amBHM - CPT
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/108:50 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops31h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$3,227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/244:19 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop18h 56mDelta
Sat 1/107:55 amCPT - BHM
2 stops43h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/19$3,277

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Round-trip from

$1,393
(Ovago)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,840
From Birmingham to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($709 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 15% potential price decrease ($321 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to South Africa that are best for you.

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Birmingham

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Wed 1/28

2:00 pm-7:30 am

2 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

8:50 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops27h 22m

$1,393

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Wed 1/28

11:02 am-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

8:50 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$1,482

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Thu 2/19

12:55 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/23

12:35 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops36h 43m

$1,572

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 1/12

10:56 am-5:25 pm

2 stops46h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/18

6:55 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops36h 13m

$1,910

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 1/5

4:40 pm-8:05 am

2 stops31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/13

8:50 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,921

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-8:14 pm

2 stops33h 19m

$1,946

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sun 3/8

4:18 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 57m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/14

11:45 pm-10:01 am

2 stops41h 16m

$1,970

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 1/5

7:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/13

9:30 am-9:58 pm

2 stops44h 28m

$2,048

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Wed 12/24

12:52 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops39h 18m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/9

8:50 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops32h 16m

$2,197

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Deals found on 12/20

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated December 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Birmingham to South Africa. 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
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
8,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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 South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Birmingham, you will be flying from Birmingham, which is the city’s only airport. Birmingham (BHM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Birmingham.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa?

    Airlines like SWISS, Virgin Atlantic, and Qatar Airways fly from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa in about 24h 13m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 17m. Birmingham, Alabama and South Africa are separated by a distance of 8249 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to South Africa 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 South Africa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Birmingham to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,216Average$1,919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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