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

Direct flights are often more convenient as they reduce travel time and the risk of missed connections. However, they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more layovers can sometimes be significantly more affordable, depending on the route and airline.

Can flexible travel dates help on Johannesburg to Birmingham flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Using a flexible date search tool can highlight the most economical times to fly.

What extra costs should I check before booking Johannesburg to Birmingham 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 to avoid surprises.

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Johannesburg to Birmingham: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham cover a substantial distance of 9212 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This means you should anticipate a significant journey, often involving multiple connections, to reach your destination.

When looking for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham, fares typically range from $946–$1498, with a median of $1302. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Unfortunately, recent data indicates that 0% of current fares are classified as a good price for this route, suggesting that finding a bargain may be challenging at present. New deals show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price changes could be beneficial.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Birmingham, the data indicates that July is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $804. Following closely, August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $805. December is another relatively inexpensive option, with a median fare of $825.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop, meaning you should expect to make connections. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Birmingham takes approximately 23h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the necessity of making at least two stopovers for most itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Regular price: $783 - $1,449

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham is typically between $783 and $1449. The current lowest deal is $763 with Air Europa, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 18.

now $763

Low $783

High $1,449

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Birmingham

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Birmingham is July, with a median price of $804. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1372. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $804

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,372

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Turkish Airlines

Swiss International Air Lines

Lufthansa

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Birmingham

Johannesburg (JNB) - Birmingham (BHX)

KLM

$932

$1,021

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Birmingham

Johannesburg (JNB) - Birmingham (BHX)

Emirates Airlines

$1,002

$924

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Birmingham

Johannesburg (HLA) - Birmingham (BHX)

Safair

$1,221

$938

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Birmingham

Johannesburg (JNB) - Birmingham (BHX)

Swiss International Air Lines

$1,014

$1,363

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Birmingham

Johannesburg (JNB) - Birmingham (BHX)

Swiss International Air Lines

$939

$1,483

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Birmingham

Johannesburg (JNB) - Birmingham (BHX)

KLM

$944

$820

One-way

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

14 nights

Apr 15 - Apr 29

$1,210 → $860

29%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$1,249 → $943

25%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$1,250 → $944

24%

9 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 24

$1,372 → $1,067

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Johannesburg - Birmingham route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Birmingham are above the typical level, with a median of $1302.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July, August, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically a long-haul flight

Flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham typically take 23h 40m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is primarily served by connecting flights; direct options are not typically available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Europa offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Air Europa was found for $763, departing November 5 and returning November 18.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham appear regularly, so monitor prices.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$791

Birmingham main airports to arrive at

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Fly into Birmingham Airport for convenient access to Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands region.

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

💸 Flights from ~$783

Airports nearby Birmingham used as alternative

East Midlands (EMA)

East Midlands Airport is a convenient regional alternative due to its proximity to Birmingham.

📍 ~54 km from Birmingham (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$915

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Oct 26

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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$4,575

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Oct 28

Birmingham, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$4,597

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From JNB

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Oct 26

Birmingham, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$4,475

$2,487

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Egyptair

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From JNB

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Oct 28

Birmingham, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$4,529

$2,487

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Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 26

Birmingham, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$4,475

$2,487

Save $1,988

Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 28

Birmingham, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$4,477

$2,487

Save $1,990

Egyptair

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From JNB

Elite

Oct 28

Birmingham, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$4,477

$2,487

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Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 26

Birmingham, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$4,517

$2,487

Save $2,030

Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

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Oct 28

Birmingham, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$4,510

$2,487

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Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 28

Birmingham, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$4,477

$2,487

Save $1,990

Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 28

Birmingham, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$4,624

$2,487

Save $2,137

Egyptair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Birmingham

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help you discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes offer lower fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Mid-week bookings might also occasionally offer better rates.

Comparing nearby airports can often provide more flight options and potentially lower prices. Sometimes, flying into or out of a smaller airport a short distance away can be more economical. Always factor in the cost and time of ground transportation to and from these alternative airports.

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Johannesburg to Birmingham: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Regular price: $783 - $1,449

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham is typically between $783 and $1449. The current lowest deal is $763 with Air Europa, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 18.

now $763

Low $783

High $1,449

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Birmingham

July

Cheapest

Flights from $804

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,372

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Turkish Airlines

Swiss International Air Lines

Lufthansa

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Birmingham

Johannesburg (JNB) - Birmingham (BHX)

KLM

$932

$1,021

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Birmingham

Johannesburg (JNB) - Birmingham (BHX)

Emirates Airlines

$1,002

$924

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Birmingham

Johannesburg (HLA) - Birmingham (BHX)

Safair

$1,221

$938

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Birmingham

Johannesburg (JNB) - Birmingham (BHX)

Swiss International Air Lines

$1,014

$1,363

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Birmingham

Johannesburg (JNB) - Birmingham (BHX)

Swiss International Air Lines

$939

$1,483

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Birmingham

Johannesburg (JNB) - Birmingham (BHX)

KLM

$944

$820

One-way

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

14 nights

Apr 15 - Apr 29

$1,210 → $860

29%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$1,249 → $943

25%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$1,250 → $944

24%

9 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 24

$1,372 → $1,067

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Johannesburg - Birmingham route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Birmingham are above the typical level, with a median of $1302.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July, August, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically a long-haul flight

Flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham typically take 23h 40m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is primarily served by connecting flights; direct options are not typically available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Europa offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Air Europa was found for $763, departing November 5 and returning November 18.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham appear regularly, so monitor prices.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$791

Birmingham main airports to arrive at

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Fly into Birmingham Airport for convenient access to Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands region.

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

💸 Flights from ~$783

Airports nearby Birmingham used as alternative

East Midlands (EMA)

East Midlands Airport is a convenient regional alternative due to its proximity to Birmingham.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$4,624

$2,487

Save $2,137

Egyptair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Birmingham

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Johannesburg to Birmingham: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Birmingham

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Birmingham

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Johannesburg - Birmingham route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Typically a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Europa offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Birmingham main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Birmingham used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Birmingham

Best Elite deals to Birmingham

Oct 26

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Oct 26

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Birmingham

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham?

When should I book flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Johannesburg to Birmingham flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to Birmingham from other cities

Johannesburg to Birmingham: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Birmingham

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Birmingham

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Birmingham

Johannesburg - Birmingham route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Typically a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Europa offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Birmingham main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Birmingham used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Birmingham

Best Elite deals to Birmingham

Oct 26

Oct 26

Oct 28

Oct 26

Oct 28

Oct 26

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 26

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Birmingham

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham?

When should I book flights from Johannesburg to Birmingham?

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