Birmingham to Johannesburg Flights

Planning a trip from Birmingham to Johannesburg? Whether you're travelling for business, visiting family, embarking on a safari adventure, or exploring South Africa's largest city, Tripenger helps you compare flights and find the best fares from Birmingham to Johannesburg. Although there are currently no direct flights between Birmingham and Johannesburg, travellers can choose from a variety of convenient one-stop services through Europe's major aviation hubs and the Middle East.

Best dates to travel from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Best dates to travel from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Return-trip prices collected from different providers to help you find dates with cheaper flights for your next trip. Prices and availability can change, so check the latest fare before booking. Last collected on November 5, 2026.

All trip durations

  1. Birmingham → Johannesburg 29 days
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    $ 792.21Indicative return price
  2. Birmingham → Johannesburg 27 days
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    $ 792.21Indicative return price
  3. Birmingham → Johannesburg 28 days
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    $ 792.21Indicative return price
  4. Birmingham → Johannesburg 30 days
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    $ 792.21Indicative return price
  5. Birmingham → Johannesburg 26 days
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    $ 792.21Indicative return price

Cheapest dates we found for this trip length

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Cheapest dates we found for this trip length

  1. Birmingham → Johannesburg 13 days
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    $ 803.45Indicative return price
  2. Birmingham → Johannesburg 14 days
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    $ 803.45Indicative return price
  3. Birmingham → Johannesburg 15 days
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    $ 803.45Indicative return price
  4. Birmingham → Johannesburg 16 days
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    $ 803.45Indicative return price
  5. Birmingham → Johannesburg 17 days
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    $ 803.45Indicative return price

Cheapest dates we found for this trip length

  1. Birmingham → Johannesburg 29 days
    Departure
    Return
    $ 792.21Indicative return price
  2. Birmingham → Johannesburg 27 days
    Departure
    Return
    $ 792.21Indicative return price
  3. Birmingham → Johannesburg 28 days
    Departure
    Return
    $ 792.21Indicative return price
  4. Birmingham → Johannesburg 30 days
    Departure
    Return
    $ 792.21Indicative return price
  5. Birmingham → Johannesburg 26 days
    Departure
    Return
    $ 792.21Indicative return price

Route Overview

Origin Birmingham, United Kingdom (Birmingham Airport (BHX))
Destination O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Lanseria International Airport Johannesburg HLA
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg JNB
Distance Approximately 9,100 km (5,655 miles)
Average Flight Time From 13 hours
Cheapest Month to Fly February
Estimated Fare From $ 792.21 return
Busiest Month December

Flying from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Birmingham Airport offers convenient access to Johannesburg through a range of leading international airlines. Most journeys include one stop in Dubai, Doha, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Paris, London, or Addis Ababa. Travellers from Birmingham and across the Midlands often choose Birmingham Airport to avoid travelling through London’s airports while still enjoying excellent international connections. Depending on your chosen airline and stopover, total journey times generally range between 13 and 16 hours.

Popular Stopover Cities

Many Birmingham to Johannesburg flights connect through:

  • Dubai (Emirates)
  • Doha (Qatar Airways)
  • Amsterdam (KLM)
  • Frankfurt (Lufthansa)
  • Istanbul (Turkish Airlines)
  • Paris (Air France)
  • Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines)

Choosing the right stopover can help balance airfare, travel time, and baggage allowances.

Airlines and Connections from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Based on current route reference data, these are possible airline and airport combinations serving Birmingham to Johannesburg.

  • SWISS Birmingham (BHX) → Zurich (ZRH) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • EgyptAir Birmingham (BHX) → Cairo (CAI) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • Qatar Airways Birmingham (BHX) → Doha (DOH) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • Emirates Birmingham (BHX) → Dubai (DXB) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • KLM Birmingham (BHX) → Amsterdam (AMS) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • Lufthansa Birmingham (BHX) → Munich (MUC) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • Air France Birmingham (BHX) → Paris (CDG) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • Ryanair, Air Europa Birmingham (BHX) → Madrid (MAD) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • easyJet, Air Algerie Birmingham (BHX) → Bordeaux (BOD) → Algiers (ALG) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
  • Ryanair, Air Algerie Birmingham (BHX) → Toulouse (TLS) → Algiers (ALG) → Johannesburg (JNB) 2 routes
    • Birmingham (BHX) → Valencia (VLC) → Algiers (ALG) → Johannesburg (JNB)
  • Eurowings, Lufthansa Birmingham (BHX) → Dusseldorf (DUS) → Munich (MUC) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route

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Best Time to Fly This Route

Flight prices on the Birmingham to Johannesburg route vary throughout the year. December is typically the busiest month as many travellers visit South Africa during its summer season and festive holidays. Demand also increases during Easter and the European summer holiday period. For lower fares, consider travelling during February, March, or May. Booking your flight two to four months in advance can often help secure better prices. Tripenger helps travellers compare Birmingham to Johannesburg flights across leading airlines and trusted travel providers. Search available fares, compare flight options, and book the journey that best suits your travel plans and budget.

Things to Do in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is South Africa's largest city and the country's economic heart. Often called Joburg or Jozi, the city combines modern business districts with fascinating history, cultural attractions, and lively neighbourhoods. Visitors can discover the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Gold Reef City, Sandton, Rosebank, and the vibrant Maboneng Precinct. Johannesburg is also South Africa's main aviation hub, making it easy to continue your journey to Cape Town, Durban, Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, and other destinations across Southern