Are direct flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with layovers or connecting flights can often be significantly cheaper. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Birmingham to Johannesburg flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or the season. Adjusting your departure or return by even a few days may result in considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Birmingham to Johannesburg flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight meal costs. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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2027-01-15 – 2027-01-23
BHX - Johannesburg
88% AI deal score
£668
£505
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Birmingham to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 3, indicating that travelers should expect multiple stops on this route.

A typical journey from Birmingham to Johannesburg takes about 20h 35m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 9212 km, making it a significant international trip that requires considerable travel time.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg? The most affordable months to fly are typically February, with a median fare of $1249, followed by October at $1269, and November at $1278. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

Fares for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg typically range from $1181–$1620, with a median of $1385. Right now, fares are below the typical level, which can present a good opportunity for travelers. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that deals are not always abundant. New deals show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price alerts can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Regular price: £604 - £1,225

Prices for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 604 GBP to 1225 GBP. The current lowest deal is 511 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Jan 15-Jan 30.

now £511

Low £604

High £1,225

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg is February, with a median price of $1249. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1652. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from £1,249

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,652

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Lufthansa

Turkish Airlines

KLM

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Johannesburg

Birmingham (BHX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ryanair

£977

£1,120

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Johannesburg

Birmingham (BHX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

£1,061

£951

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Johannesburg

Birmingham (BHX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ryanair

£1,055

£1,061

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Johannesburg

Birmingham (BHX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

£907

£863

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Johannesburg

Birmingham (BHX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£850

£658

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Johannesburg

Birmingham (BHX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£861

£658

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

£916 → £573

37%

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

£891 → £558

37%

18 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 20

£849 → £558

34%

9 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 13

£864 → £573

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Birmingham - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Birmingham to Johannesburg are below the typical level of $1385.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest.

Historically, February, October, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 20h 35m.

Flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg typically involve connections, with a median duration of 20h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

There are no direct flights on this route; connecting flights are the only option.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers connecting flights.

Lufthansa has 51 connecting flight deals, followed by KLM with 16 deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Birmingham main airports to depart from

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£528

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£517

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~£683

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

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Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

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From BHX

Elite

Dec 02

Johannesburg, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,806

$3,155

Save $2,651

Air France, +1

Business Class

From BHX

Elite

Dec 02

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$5,648

$3,206

Save $2,442

Air France, +1

Business Class

From BHX

Elite

Dec 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$5,806

$3,206

Save $2,600

Air France, +1

Business Class

From BHX

Elite

Dec 01

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$5,684

$3,284

Save $2,400

Egyptair

Business Class

From BHX

Elite

Dec 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,748

$3,297

Save $2,451

Air France, +1

Business Class

From BHX

Elite

Dec 22

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,660

$3,318

Save $2,342

Air France, +1

Business Class

From BHX

Elite

Dec 22

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,658

$3,318

Save $2,340

Air France, +1

Business Class

From BHX

Elite

Nov 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$2,302

$1,714

Save $588

KLM

Business Class

From BHX

Elite

Nov 24

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$3,301

$2,703

Save $598

Egyptair

Business Class

From BHX

Elite

Nov 17

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$3,246

$2,703

Save $543

Egyptair

Business Class

From BHX

Elite

Nov 17

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$3,244

$2,754

Save $490

Egyptair

Business Class

From BHX

Elite

Nov 24

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$3,267

$2,754

Save $513

Egyptair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fare trends may be beneficial. Last-minute deals are rare for longer international routes.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may involve additional travel time to and from these airports, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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Birmingham to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Regular price: £604 - £1,225

Prices for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 604 GBP to 1225 GBP. The current lowest deal is 511 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Jan 15-Jan 30.

now £511

Low £604

High £1,225

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg

February

Cheapest

Flights from £1,249

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,652

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Lufthansa

Turkish Airlines

KLM

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Johannesburg

Birmingham (BHX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ryanair

£977

£1,120

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Johannesburg

Birmingham (BHX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

£1,061

£951

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Johannesburg

Birmingham (BHX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ryanair

£1,055

£1,061

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Johannesburg

Birmingham (BHX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

£907

£863

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Johannesburg

Birmingham (BHX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£850

£658

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Johannesburg

Birmingham (BHX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£861

£658

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

£916 → £573

37%

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

£891 → £558

37%

18 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 20

£849 → £558

34%

9 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 13

£864 → £573

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Birmingham - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Birmingham to Johannesburg are below the typical level of $1385.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest.

Historically, February, October, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 20h 35m.

Flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg typically involve connections, with a median duration of 20h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

There are no direct flights on this route; connecting flights are the only option.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers connecting flights.

Lufthansa has 51 connecting flight deals, followed by KLM with 16 deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Birmingham main airports to depart from

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£528

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£517

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable long-haul and domestic connectivity.

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$3,267

$2,754

Save $513

Egyptair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Birmingham to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Birmingham to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Birmingham - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

February is historically cheapest.

Connecting flights average 20h 35m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Lufthansa offers connecting flights.

Deals appear regularly.

Birmingham main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 05

Dec 01

Dec 29

Dec 22

Dec 22

Nov 29

Nov 24

Nov 17

Nov 17

Nov 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg?

Are direct flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Birmingham to Johannesburg flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Birmingham to Johannesburg flights?

Related routes

More routes from Birmingham

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Birmingham to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Birmingham to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Birmingham - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

February is historically cheapest.

Connecting flights average 20h 35m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Lufthansa offers connecting flights.

Deals appear regularly.

Birmingham main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 05

Dec 01

Dec 29

Dec 22

Dec 22

Nov 29

Nov 24

Nov 17

Nov 17

Nov 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg?