Cheap flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $821
Lufthansa 1 stop 36 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest round-trip flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is currently $821
Cheapest one-way flight $595
SWISS 1 stop 14 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is currently $595
Last-minute weekend getaway $973
Qatar Airways 1 stop 26 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Birmingham to Johannesburg is currently $973
Cheapest business class flights $2,918
Ethiopian, Lufthansa 2 stops 19 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is currently $2,918
Fastest flight 13 hr 15 min The fastest flight with stops from Birmingham to Johannesburg takes 13 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $670–1,050
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,100–1,650

Popular airlines from Birmingham to Johannesburg

  • Air France
    from $941
    Typical price: $880–1,900
    26 weekly connecting flights
    BHX - JNB Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,061
    Typical price: $1,050–1,950
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BHX - JNB Every day
  • KLM
    from $1,043
    Typical price: $780–1,700
    18 weekly connecting flights
    BHX - JNB Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $970
    Typical price: $1,050–2,050
    15 weekly connecting flights
    BHX - JNB Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,040
    Typical price: $960–2,250
    14 weekly connecting flights
    BHX - JNB Every day
  • SWISS
    from $874
    Typical price: $890–2,100
    12 weekly connecting flights
    BHX - JNB Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Birmingham

  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)
    Birmingham United Kingdom 27 min 6 mi
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 2 hr 2 min 92 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 2 hr 38 min 117 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 2 hr 11 min 99 mi

Popular airports near Johannesburg

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
    Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
  • Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)
    Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Birmingham to Johannesburg

The cheapest flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $670 to $1,050.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa from $821. The cheapest one-way flight was with SWISS from $595.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is $941, flying from Jun 21 to Jul 7.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is $1,061, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is $1,043, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 23.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is $970, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is $1,040, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is $874, flying from Jun 21 to Jul 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg starts at $821 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $595 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
13 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Birmingham to Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg.

In terms of flights, Air France is the most popular. Air France offers 26 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Birmingham to Johannesburg are:
  • Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • KLM offers 18 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 15 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 14 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • SWISS offers 12 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Birmingham and Johannesburg.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa from $821. The cheapest one-way flight was with SWISS from $595.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is $941, flying from Jun 21 to Jul 7.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is $1,061, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is $1,043, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 23.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is $970, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is $1,040, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg is $874, flying from Jun 21 to Jul 7.
No airline flies direct from Birmingham to Johannesburg.
  • There are 26 Air France connecting flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 KLM connecting flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 12 SWISS connecting flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Birmingham and Johannesburg at price $973 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Birmingham to Johannesburg.
  • There are 26 Air France connecting flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 KLM connecting flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 12 SWISS connecting flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Birmingham and Johannesburg start at $2,918 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8 with Ethiopian, Lufthansa.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Birmingham and Johannesburg start at $821 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17.
To book business class trips from Birmingham to Johannesburg, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Birmingham and Johannesburg starts at $973 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Birmingham and Johannesburg at price $973 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to Johannesburg, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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