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$1,514+ 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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — JNB
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$1,427
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,370
From Birmingham to South Africa
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sun 10/197:45 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2812:35 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops34h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,514
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/144:49 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops31h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/2710:10 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops26h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,540
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/214:40 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops35h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/288:35 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops28h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,565
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/197:33 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop39h 17mDelta
Tue 10/289:30 pmCPT - BHM
1 stop21h 36mDelta
Deal found 9/14$2,006
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/144:17 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop18h 58mDelta
Sat 12/278:00 amCPT - BHM
2 stops40h 39mDelta
Deal found 9/15$2,948
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 12/2112:54 pmBHM - CPT
1 stop22h 21mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 12/288:50 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops29h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/14$2,984

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BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sun 10/19

7:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/28

12:35 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops34h 32m

$1,514

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sun 12/14

4:49 pm-8:05 am

2 stops31h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/27

10:10 pm-5:04 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$1,540

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sun 10/19

7:33 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/28

9:30 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop26h 22m

$2,006

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Deals found on 9/12

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa as you normally would.

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 September 15, 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
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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

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  • 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 American Airlines fly from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa in about 31h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Birmingham, Alabama and South Africa are separated by a distance of 8249 mi.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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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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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,216Average$1,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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