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$919+ 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — CPT
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 22, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$919
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,614
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Best flights from Birmingham to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Mon 2/32:43 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops33h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/106:45 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops30h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$919
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 2/197:13 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops32h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/276:45 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,093
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 2/45:53 pmBHM - CPT
2 stops58h 17mBritish Airways
Tue 2/118:55 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops29h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,230
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 2/47:30 amBHM - CPT
2 stops43h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/118:50 pmCPT - BHM
2 stops33h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Mon 2/311:30 amBHM - CPT
1 stop23h 30mDelta
Mon 2/108:05 amCPT - BHM
2 stops41h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/20$1,514

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 December 22, 2024.

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BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 2/3

2:43 pm-8:00 am

2 stops33h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

6:45 pm-5:03 pm

2 stops30h 18m

$919

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Tue 2/4

5:53 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops58h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

8:55 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops29h 24m

$1,230

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Tue 2/4

7:30 am-10:50 pm

3 stops31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

8:50 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops33h 13m

$1,381

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Tue 2/4

7:30 am-10:55 am

2 stops43h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

8:50 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops33h 13m

$1,382

BirminghamCape Town

BHM - CPT

BHMCPT

Birmingham

Mon 2/3

11:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

8:05 am-5:51 pm

2 stops41h 46m

$1,514

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Deals found on 12/20

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 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.

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 December 22, 2024.

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 December 22, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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
8,597 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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
9,028 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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
6,815 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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 $919 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and United Airlines, starting at $1,230 and $1,382 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Cape Town for 45% 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,402Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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