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Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,494

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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Average price

$1,726

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$1,254
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Cape Town Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town?

Monday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from Richmond, Virginia. Prices for August average $1,711 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,136. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a August flight can save you 42% on your journey compared to booking in July

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to CPT?

It’s optimal to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Richmond to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Richmond and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Richmond to Cape Town. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sat 8/106:15 amRIC - CPT
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/197:50 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,727
Sat 8/1010:35 amRIC - CPT
1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/197:50 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,731
Sat 8/105:15 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/197:50 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,847

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Richmond to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Richmond and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Ethiopian Air flights from Richmond to Cape Town. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Tue 10/87:59 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops36h 31mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/162:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 03mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/30$1,624
Tue 10/86:07 pmRIC - CPT
3 stops36h 53mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/162:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 03mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/30$1,739
Sat 8/106:15 amRIC - CPT
2 stops25h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/192:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops55h 42mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$2,029
Sat 8/102:45 pmRIC - CPT
3 stops41h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/192:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops57h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$2,079
Tue 6/118:05 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops36h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/183:20 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops38h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/30$2,339

Richmond to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Richmond and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Richmond to Cape Town in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 10/87:00 amRIC - CPT
2 stops32h 25mDelta
Wed 10/1611:15 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops29h 46mDelta
Deal found 5/30$1,494
Tue 10/87:59 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops36h 31mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/162:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 03mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/30$1,624
Sat 8/106:15 amRIC - CPT
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/197:50 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,727
Sat 8/1010:35 amRIC - CPT
1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/197:50 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,731
Tue 10/86:07 pmRIC - CPT
3 stops36h 53mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/162:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 03mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/30$1,739
Sat 8/105:15 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/197:50 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,847
Sat 8/106:15 amRIC - CPT
2 stops25h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/192:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops55h 42mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$2,029
Sat 8/102:45 pmRIC - CPT
3 stops41h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/192:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops57h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$2,079

Find flights from Richmond to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/8

2 stops32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/16

2 stops29h 46m

$1,494

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/8

2 stops36h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/16

3 stops49h 03m

$1,624

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/11

2 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/18

2 stops29h 35m

$1,675

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/10

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/19

1 stop19h 56m

$1,727

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/10

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/19

2 stops27h 48m

$1,731

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/8

3 stops36h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/16

3 stops49h 03m

$1,739

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/10

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/19

2 stops27h 48m

$1,847

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/11

2 stops32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/18

1 stop25h 30m

$1,860

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/10

2 stops25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/19

3 stops55h 42m

$2,029

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Cape Town

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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 30, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Richmond to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,520 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
787 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $1,494, but on average you can expect to pay $1,831.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town round-trip?

    Delta, at $1,494, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and KLM. Users have found that Delta is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does RIC to CPT mean?

    RIC and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. RIC to CPT refers to a flight route from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Richmond to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Richmond to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Richmond to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Richmond to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Richmond to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Richmond to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/30.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town (average of $1,254). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,743). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Richmond to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$1,203Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,242Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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