What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Cape Town round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,170 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and British Airways, starting at $1,225 and $1,234 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Cape Town?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Cape Town?

Before booking your flight from Raleigh to Cape Town check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Cape Town?

Flying to your destination on a Wednesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cape Town. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 40 days in advance to save up to 72% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 40 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,261, or $1,928 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Cape Town?

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from Raleigh. Prices for April average $1,609 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,109. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of September. Opting for a April flight can save you 35% on your journey compared to booking in September

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

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How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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Average price	$1,368

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

Sat 5/106:00 amRDU - CPT

2 stops47h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 6/44:35 pmCPT - RDU

2 stops36h 46mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,170

Tue 9/166:00 amRDU - CPT

2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 9/211:50 pmCPT - RDU

3 stops30h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/22

$1,225

Mon 10/139:29 amRDU - CPT

3 stops46h 16mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/242:35 pmCPT - RDU

3 stops33h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,226

Sat 5/106:15 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop34h 45mBritish Airways

Wed 6/47:00 amCPT - RDU

2 stops37h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/22

$1,234

Sat 11/87:10 amRDU - CPT

3 stops47h 25mKenya Airways

Fri 11/142:30 pmCPT - RDU

3 stops29h 06mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/22

$1,300

Mon 10/139:30 amRDU - CPT

1 stop26h 20mDelta

Fri 10/248:05 pmCPT - RDU

1 stop25h 33mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$1,369

Sat 11/86:00 pmRDU - CPT

2 stops35h 40mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/149:30 amCPT - RDU

2 stops55h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,477

Sun 11/97:51 pmRDU - CPT

2 stops32h 04mLufthansa

Sat 11/159:30 amCPT - RDU

2 stops44h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 4/22

$1,480

Sat 11/81:50 pmRDU - CPT

2 stops25h 05mKLM

Sat 11/1511:45 pmCPT - RDU

2 stops31h 10mKLM

Deal found 4/22

$1,496

Sat 5/106:15 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop34h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/46:55 pmCPT - RDU

1 stop25h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,551

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Sat 5/106:00 amRDU - CPT

2 stops47h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 6/44:35 pmCPT - RDU

2 stops36h 46mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,170

Tue 9/166:00 amRDU - CPT

2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 9/211:50 pmCPT - RDU

3 stops30h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/22

$1,225

Mon 10/139:29 amRDU - CPT

3 stops46h 16mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/242:35 pmCPT - RDU

3 stops33h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,226

Sat 5/106:15 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop34h 45mBritish Airways

Wed 6/47:00 amCPT - RDU

2 stops37h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/22

$1,234

Tue 9/167:10 amRDU - CPT

3 stops48h 30mKenya Airways

Sun 9/212:30 pmCPT - RDU

3 stops28h 06mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/22

$1,355

Mon 10/139:30 amRDU - CPT

1 stop26h 20mDelta

Fri 10/248:05 pmCPT - RDU

1 stop25h 33mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$1,369

Sat 5/106:15 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop34h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/46:55 pmCPT - RDU

1 stop25h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,551

Tue 9/163:25 pmRDU - CPT

2 stops43h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/218:00 pmCPT - RDU

1 stop28h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,568

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Sat 5/106:00 amRDU - CPT

2 stops47h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 6/44:35 pmCPT - RDU

2 stops36h 46mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,170

Sat 5/107:00 amRDU - CPT

3 stops48h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/42:35 pmCPT - RDU

3 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,226

Sat 5/106:15 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop34h 45mBritish Airways

Wed 6/47:00 amCPT - RDU

2 stops37h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/22

$1,234

Sat 5/106:00 amRDU - CPT

2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air

Wed 6/42:35 pmCPT - RDU

3 stops29h 33mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/22

$1,511

Sat 5/106:15 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop34h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/46:55 pmCPT - RDU

1 stop25h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,551

One-way flights from Raleigh to Cape Town
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Fri 6/63:21 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop19h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,203

Fri 6/67:00 amRDU - CPT

3 stops48h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/22

$2,361

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RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops47h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/4

4:35 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops36h 46m

$1,170

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

1:50 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops30h 20m

$1,225

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/13

9:29 am-1:45 pm

3 stops46h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/24

2:35 pm-5:59 pm

3 stops33h 24m

$1,226

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/10

6:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/4

7:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,234

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/16

7:10 am-1:40 pm

3 stops48h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

2:30 pm-12:36 pm

3 stops28h 06m

$1,355

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/13

9:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/24

8:05 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop25h 33m

$1,369

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/10

6:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/4

6:55 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$1,551

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/16

3:25 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops43h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

8:00 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$1,568

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/6

3:21 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 49m

$1,203

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/6

7:00 am-1:40 pm

3 stops48h 40m

$2,361

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town?

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Raleigh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

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

When flying from Raleigh to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,683 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,773 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

769 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Cape Town round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,170 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and British Airways, starting at $1,225 and $1,234 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Raleigh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$891	Average$1,252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,027	Average$1,681	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$1,136	Average$1,568	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

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