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$754+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to South Africa

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RDU — JNB
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,118
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$754
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,569
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Cheapest flights from Durham to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/267:00 pmRDU - JNB
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/410:25 amJNB - RDU
2 stops30h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,028
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/252:00 pmRDU - JNB
2 stops38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/37:05 pmJNB - RDU
2 stops35h 02mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,097
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 10/166:00 amRDU - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/242:30 pmJNB - RDU
3 stops29h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/23$1,135
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:05 pmRDU - JNB
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 5/139:15 pmJNB - RDU
2 stops32h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,152
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/53:40 pmRDU - JNB
1 stop34h 55mLufthansa
Wed 5/147:00 pmJNB - RDU
1 stop24h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$1,164
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/146:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops47h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 6/44:35 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops36h 46mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,171
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 11/28:50 pmRDU - JNB
1 stop27h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/910:05 pmJNB - RDU
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,178
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 9/186:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/91:50 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops36h 08mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/23$1,196
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/77:00 amRDU - JNB
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/165:00 pmJNB - RDU
2 stops26h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,203
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 10/137:10 amRDU - CPT
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/242:35 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,226
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/51:00 pmRDU - JNB
2 stops38h 20mSWISS
Thu 6/127:35 pmJNB - RDU
2 stops28h 03mSWISS
Deal found 4/23$1,228
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/106:15 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop34h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 6/47:00 amCPT - RDU
2 stops37h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,235

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to South Africa 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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to South Africa that are best for you.

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Durham

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/5

2:58 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops20h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/14

7:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,118

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/17

2:30 pm-2:02 pm

3 stops29h 32m

$1,146

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/4

6:05 pm-9:25 am

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

9:15 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,152

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/5

3:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/14

7:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,164

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops47h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/4

4:35 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops36h 46m

$1,171

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/9

6:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

5:55 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops59h 26m

$1,178

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/16

5:00 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops26h 22m

$1,203

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/5

1:00 pm-9:20 am

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/9

7:35 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops28h 03m

$1,228

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

$1,235

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops45h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/12

1:15 am-4:48 pm

2 stops45h 33m

$1,269

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Durham with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Durham to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 DU8 to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

When flying from Durham to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Durham to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and SWISS. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,442 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durham to South Africa one-way?

    $943 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Delta, with prices starting from $1,162 and $1,203, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Durham to South Africa?

    When deciding which route to take from Durham to South Africa consider Raleigh-Durham - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Raleigh-Durham - Cape Town Intl or Raleigh-Durham - Durban King Shaka Intl as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durham to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durham to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to South Africa?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to South Africa 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 Durham to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Durham to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 6 airlines flying from Durham to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Durham to South Africa. 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,027Average$1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,071Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,099Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
DeltaCheapest$1,136Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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