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Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,531

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 5/23. 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 8, 2024.

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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 $1,696 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,124. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a August flight can save you 43% on your journey compared to booking in July

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town (RIC - CPT)?

It’s optimal to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 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
Thu 5/236:31 amRIC - CPT
2 stops26h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/277:50 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops27h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,531
Thu 5/306:15 amRIC - CPT
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/78:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,826

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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 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.
Thu 5/306:15 amRIC - CPT
2 stops25h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/72:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$2,409
Thu 5/306:00 amRIC - CPT
3 stops49h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/72:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$2,717

Cheap Richmond to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Richmond to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 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.
Thu 5/236:31 amRIC - CPT
2 stops26h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/277:50 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops27h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,531
Thu 5/309:03 amRIC - CPT
2 stops31h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/78:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,777
Thu 5/302:47 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops61h 13mLufthansa
Fri 6/75:45 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops35h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,786
Thu 5/306:15 amRIC - CPT
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/78:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,826
Thu 5/306:15 amRIC - CPT
2 stops25h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/72:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$2,409
Thu 5/306:00 amRIC - CPT
3 stops49h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/72:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$2,717
Thu 5/238:05 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops34h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$5,630

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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 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.
Thu 5/236:31 amRIC - CPT
2 stops26h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/277:50 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops27h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,531
Thu 5/309:03 amRIC - CPT
2 stops31h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/78:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,777
Thu 5/302:47 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops61h 13mLufthansa
Fri 6/75:45 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops35h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,786
Thu 5/306:15 amRIC - CPT
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/78:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,826
Thu 5/306:15 amRIC - CPT
2 stops25h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/72:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$2,409
Thu 5/306:00 amRIC - CPT
3 stops49h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/72:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$2,717
Thu 5/238:05 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops34h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$5,630

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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/23

2 stops26h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/27

2 stops27h 42m

$1,531

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/30

2 stops31h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/7

1 stop23h 50m

$1,777

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/30

2 stops61h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/7

2 stops35h 45m

$1,786

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/30

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/7

1 stop19h 39m

$1,826

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/30

2 stops25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/7

3 stops49h 28m

$2,409

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/30

3 stops49h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/7

3 stops49h 28m

$2,717

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/23

2 stops55h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/27

3 stops34h 19m

$5,630

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When is the cheapest time 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 5, 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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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Richmond to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Richmond to Cape Town is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,525. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town (average of $1,250). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,747). 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.

January

$1,250

February

$1,338

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,411

June

$1,658

July

$1,747

August

$1,445

September

$1,412

October

$1,384

November

$1,333

December

$1,419

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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 8, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Richmond to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and Ethiopian Air. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
789 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,691 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $1,531, but on average you can expect to pay $2,525.

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

    United Airlines, at $1,531, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air. Users have found that United Airlines is 9% 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 5/7.

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