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$1,035+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CPT
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or April, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,035
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,428
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Cape Town
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 March 3, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/236:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 3/301:50 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops32h 38mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/2$1,035
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:27 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops45h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/82:30 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops32h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,162
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/177:03 amRDU - CPT
2 stops47h 57mKenya Airways
Thu 4/2411:30 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops44h 56mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,186
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/37:15 amRDU - CPT
2 stops45h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/105:15 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops46h 38mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,214
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1310:21 amRDU - CPT
1 stop22h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/248:00 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops44h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,387
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:11 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops32h 49mBritish Airways
Fri 11/76:45 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/16:15 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop34h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/226:55 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops30h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,398
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/307:56 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop39h 54mDelta
Sun 4/278:05 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop23h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/3$1,424
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/161:06 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops26h 19mKLM
Wed 4/2311:00 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops30h 52mKLM
Deal found 3/2$1,522
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/153:40 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop35h 50mLufthansa
Fri 8/296:05 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop25h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 3/3$1,552
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1612:45 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops46h 05mEmirates
Wed 4/231:05 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops38h 27mEmirates
Deal found 3/1$3,886

Find flights from Raleigh to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

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RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/23

6:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/30

1:50 pm-4:28 pm

3 stops32h 38m

$1,035

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/1

6:27 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops45h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

2:30 pm-5:02 pm

3 stops32h 32m

$1,162

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/17

7:03 am-1:00 pm

2 stops47h 57m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/24

11:30 pm-2:26 pm

2 stops44h 56m

$1,186

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

6:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/22

6:55 pm-7:49 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$1,398

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/30

7:56 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/27

8:05 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop23h 58m

$1,424

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/23

5:40 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/30

8:00 pm-9:36 am

1 stop19h 36m

$1,458

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/16

1:06 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 19m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/23

11:00 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops30h 52m

$1,522

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/15

3:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/29

6:05 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$1,552

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/25

10:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/3

7:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$1,610

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/16

12:45 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops46h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/23

1:05 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops38h 27m

$3,886

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Cape Town in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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 February 28, 2025.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 March 3, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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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 Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,035 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and American Airlines, starting at $1,186 and $1,398 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 31% 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Raleigh to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,099Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,136Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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