Traveling from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To look at your options, simply deselect 'Direct flights only.' Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a top stopover on the BHM to CPT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is C$1,652. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$2,286. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap flight tickets from BHM to CPT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flight tickets from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
To reach Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 11 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city center.
After a handy hotel near BHM? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHM to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 19ºC then.
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip right by finding a great place to stay. After booking your flight from BHM to CPT, explore our accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Table Mountain, Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront and Robben Island are major attractions which should feature on every Cape Town itinerary.
Complete your Cape Town trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Cape Town International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cape Town.
