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$934+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to South Africa

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RIC — JNB
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Richmond to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated April 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,333
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$934
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,456
From Richmond Byrd Intl to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/183:30 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops37h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/266:55 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops31h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 5/195:55 pmRIC - CPT
1 stop17h 55mDelta
Tue 5/278:05 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop24h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/14$1,518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/186:40 amRIC - CPT
2 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/278:00 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops31h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,563
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sun 5/186:00 amRIC - CPT
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/256:05 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,579
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 5/1511:16 amRIC - CPT
2 stops28h 09mKLM
Sun 5/2511:15 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops30h 37mKLM
Deal found 4/15$1,584
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/236:40 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops34h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 5/271:00 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops35h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/14$2,505
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/186:40 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops58h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 5/256:55 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops31h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/15$3,780
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/184:44 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops36h 51mEmirates
Fri 5/236:25 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops33h 11mEmirates
Deal found 4/15$11,565

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 15, 2025.
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RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/18

3:30 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/26

6:55 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$1,333

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/19

5:55 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/27

8:05 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop24h 41m

$1,518

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/18

6:40 am-5:10 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/27

8:00 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops31h 36m

$1,563

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/25

6:05 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,579

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/15

11:16 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/25

11:15 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops30h 37m

$1,584

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/23

6:40 pm-10:50 am

2 stops34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/27

1:00 pm-6:53 pm

2 stops35h 53m

$2,505

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/18

6:40 pm-11:00 am

2 stops58h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/25

6:55 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$3,780

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/18

4:44 pm-11:35 am

2 stops36h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/23

6:25 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops33h 11m

$11,565

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/17

5:54 pm-9:30 am

2 stops57h 36m

$934

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/17

11:40 am-1:45 pm

3 stops44h 05m

$1,011

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Richmond 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 RIC to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond to South Africa as you normally would.

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 15, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
7,918 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
1,323 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,551 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,658 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to South Africa?

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Richmond to South Africa. It is only a 6.9 mi journey to Byrd Intl (RIC) from Richmond’s city center.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $934. United Airlines flights start at $1,203 while deals on Delta start at $1,293 one-way.

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Richmond 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 2 airlines flying from Richmond to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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