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Cheapest return fare
£552
Typical prices: £551-£736
Lufthansa
Tue 19/1Tue 9/3
BHX - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£309
Typical prices: £418-£490
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/11
BHX - JNB • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Birmingham and Johannesburg. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £536 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 35m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 3% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg (BHX-JNB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 9 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
17:45 - 09:55BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
19:55 - 12:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
18h 35m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main
£552Lufthansa
Tue, 8 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
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11:05 - 09:40BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 35m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
19:55 - 10:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
16h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£552Lufthansa
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Egyptair Logo
13:30 - 07:10BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 40m1 stop Cairo
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 12:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
16h 45m1 stop Cairo
£555Egyptair
Mon, 28 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct
Air France Logo
18:40 - 10:20BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
18:50 - 13:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
19h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£557Air France
Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
SWISS Logo
18:50 - 09:20BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 30m1 stop Zurich
SWISS Logo
19:20 - 08:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
13h 45m1 stop Zurich
£558SWISS
Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
SWISS Logo
18:50 - 09:20BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 30m1 stop Zurich
SWISS Logo
19:20 - 08:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
13h 45m1 stop Zurich
£561SWISS
Tue, 6 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 08:35BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 08:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
13h 45m1 stop Zurich
£561Multiple Airlines
Sun, 6 Dec - Wed, 13 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:45 - 09:55BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 18:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
23h 20m1 stop Zurich
£564Multiple Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
Air France Logo
18:40 - 21:20BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
Air France Logo
18:50 - 22:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
28h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£590Air France
Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 8 Feb
Egyptair Logo
13:30 - 07:10BHX  Birmingham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 40m1 stop Cairo
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 12:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BHX Birmingham
16h 45m1 stop Cairo
£1,569Egyptair
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Birmingham to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Birmingham usually cost between £565 and £685 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £552 on Lufthansa (19 Jan–9 Mar).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost £603 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £884 and £883 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Birmingham to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£338
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flight from Birmingham to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Birmingham to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Birmingham to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Can I access business facilities at Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

    For those that are travelling on business from BHX Airport, there are a range of business facilities you can use. The Comet Building, which can be found adjacent to the terminal, provides a private workspace, wi-fi and meeting rooms, so you can work whilst you’re in transit. There are also facilities where you can print and copy documents, which can be helpful for your journey.

  • Is it easy to get from Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to the centre of the city?

    Once you’ve landed at JNB Airport, you will be able to continue your journey to the city centre easily. One of the most convenient options is to take the East/West Line and Airport Service to Marlboro, where you can continue to the centre on the North/ South Line. This takes about 35min in total. Alternatively, you can take a taxi from the front of the terminal in as little as about 22min depending on traffic.

  • Can I stay at hotels at Birmingham Airport?

    Before you fly from Birmingham Airport, you can stay at a hotel so that you’re not in a rush the day of your journey. For instance, the ibis Birmingham International Airport is about a 12min walk from the terminal and also offers a wake-up service so that you don’t miss your flight.

  • Are there children’s facilities at Birmingham Airport?

    If you’re travelling with children, you can keep them entertainment before take-off. The Sky Zone, which can be located close to Gate 55 in the Departures Lounge, provides kids with an augmented reality experience where they get to experience Sky Cadet School.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £338 for a one-way ticket and £552 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Birmingham to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Birmingham to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Birmingham and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg, Emirates or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of £814 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £668 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Birmingham to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Birmingham to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Birmingham to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Birmingham is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Birmingham to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Birmingham with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Birmingham to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Birmingham up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • If you’re departing from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Johannesburg, you can relax at a lounge before you fly. For instance, the Aspire Lounge offers food and drink, free Wi-Fi and runway views for about £26 per person. You can find the lounge after the security checks and duty free area on your left hand side.
  • When you arrive into Johannesburg Airport (JNB), it’s easy for you to travel to nearby locations. For example, you can get to Pretoria in about 37min by car, Vereeniging in around 55min driving and Potchefstroom in approximately 1h 45min by car.
  • It’s easy for passengers to travel from Birmingham city centre to Birmingham Airport, with there being a good transport system in place. One of the most efficient ways to complete the journey is to take the Cross Country Train and Air Rail Link, which takes around 15min in total. Alternatively you can drive via the M42, or take a taxi, in about 20min.
  • For those that are travelling with a disability, you can ask for help to get through the airport. It’s recommended that you call up your airline a minimum of 48h in advance so they can arrange for suitable assistance for when you arrive at the terminal.
  • When you are travelling through Birmingham Airport, you can jump the queues by opting for the fast track service that’s in place. For about £5 per passenger you can skip through the security checks so that you have more time to spend in the Departures area. To use this facility you must book it at least 24h prior to your arrival at the terminal.

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