South Africa

$1,419+ 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — JNB
Mar 15 — Mar 221
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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 February 13, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 4/286:00 am
BHM
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CPT
2 stops46h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/51:00 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops41h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/11$1,419
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 4/76:13 pm
BHM
-
CPT
2 stops64h 07m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/211:00 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops35h 23m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/10$1,482
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/71:21 pm
BHM
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CPT
2 stops42h 14m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 4/211:50 pm
CPT
-
BHM
3 stops39h 09m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/10$1,609
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2311:57 am
BHM
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CPT
2 stops40h 33m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/51:00 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops41h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,659
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sat 3/287:14 pm
BHM
-
CPT
2 stops39h 01m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/47:30 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops54h 13m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/10$1,768
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/267:14 pm
BHM
-
CPT
2 stops39h 11m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/21:15 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops41h 13m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/9$1,793
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/2612:34 pm
BHM
-
CPT
1 stop23h 41m
Delta
Thu 4/211:15 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops30h 38m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$1,817
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sat 3/2810:47 am
BHM
-
CPT
1 stop24h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 4/48:25 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops30h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/10$1,837
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/86:26 am
BHM
-
CPT
2 stops45h 04m
Qatar Airways
Sat 3/1412:35 pm
CPT
-
BHM
2 stops30h 42m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/11$1,857
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/234:19 pm
BHM
-
CPT
1 stop18h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 5/58:05 pm
CPT
-
BHM
1 stop27h 18m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/12$1,877
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:15 am
BHM
-
CPT
2 stops28h 35m
Delta
Tue 5/58:05 pm
CPT
-
BHM
1 stop27h 18m
Delta
Deal found 2/12$1,881

Find flight deals from Birmingham to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Birmingham to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated February 13, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,419
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,970
From Birmingham to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($671 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 16% potential price decrease ($330 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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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Return

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BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops46h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$1,419

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Tue 4/7

6:13 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops64h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops35h 23m

$1,482

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Tue 4/7

1:21 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops42h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

1:50 pm-9:59 pm

3 stops39h 09m

$1,609

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Thu 4/23

11:57 am-11:30 am

2 stops40h 33m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$1,659

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sat 3/28

7:14 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops39h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/4

7:30 pm-6:43 pm

2 stops54h 13m

$1,768

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Thu 3/26

7:14 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops39h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

1:15 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops41h 13m

$1,793

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Thu 3/26

12:34 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

11:15 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops30h 38m

$1,817

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sat 3/28

10:47 am-5:50 pm

1 stop24h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/4

8:25 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops30h 28m

$1,837

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Sun 3/8

6:26 am-10:30 am

2 stops45h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/14

12:35 pm-12:17 pm

2 stops30h 42m

$1,857

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Thu 4/23

4:19 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

8:05 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop27h 18m

$1,877

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to South Africa

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa (average of $1,124). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $4,366). 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.

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 February 13, 2026.
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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

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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 Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air fly from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa in about 42h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 16m. 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa (average of $1,124). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $4,366). 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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