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$1,025+ 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — CPT
ene. 21 — ene. 281
mar. 1/21
mar. 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 enero 16, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,025
(American Airlines)

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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 enero 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
dom. 3/27:13 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops28h 47mAmerican Airlines
dom. 3/910:00 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops27h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,025
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/197:13 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops32h 57mMultiple Airlines
jue. 2/278:50 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,048
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/237:41 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops56h 19mBritish Airways
mié. 6/46:55 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops34h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/15$1,495
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
jue. 2/2011:30 amBHM - CPT
1 stop23h 30mDelta
sáb. 3/18:30 amCPT - BHM
2 stops42h 51mDelta
Deal found 1/14$1,618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/107:20 amBHM - CPT
2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
dom. 5/188:00 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops32h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$6,897
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/67:41 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops32h 09mQatar Airways
dom. 9/141:00 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/15$7,062
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/42:33 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops38h 02mEmirates
mié. 10/226:25 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops34h 03mEmirates
Deal found 1/16$7,577

Find flights from Birmingham to Cape Town within your budget

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 enero 16, 2025.

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BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

dom. 3/2

7:13 pm-8:00 am

2 stops28h 47m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 3/9

10:00 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops27h 39m

$1,025

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

mié. 2/19

7:13 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops32h 57m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 2/27

8:50 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,048

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

vie. 5/23

7:41 pm-11:00 am

2 stops56h 19m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 6/4

6:55 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,495

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

jue. 2/20

11:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 3/1

8:30 am-7:21 pm

2 stops42h 51m

$1,618

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

sáb. 5/10

7:20 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 5/18

8:00 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops32h 52m

$6,897

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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*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Birmingham to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 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 enero 16, 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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 enero 16, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,823 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,025 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Delta, starting at $1,495 and $1,618 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 2 airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Cape Town. 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 enero 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,402Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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