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$1,471+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to South Africa

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — JNB
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/267:50 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops56h 05mLufthansa
Sat 1/49:30 amCPT - RIC
2 stops43h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 11/21$4,979
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/266:30 amRIC - CPT
1 stop29h 30mDelta
Sat 1/411:59 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops30h 57mDelta
Deal found 11/21$5,703
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/2610:35 amRIC - CPT
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/48:50 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$16,647

Find flights from Richmond to South Africa within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/11

2:29 pm-10:55 am

2 stops37h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/19

6:30 pm-7:32 pm

2 stops32h 02m

$1,471

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/6

2:29 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/22

9:30 am-5:16 pm

2 stops62h 46m

$1,484

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/11

4:32 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/19

9:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$2,017

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/5

9:09 am-10:55 am

3 stops42h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/12

9:30 am-8:11 pm

2 stops65h 41m

$3,303

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/19

11:44 am-8:00 am

2 stops38h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/28

6:45 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops51h 57m

$5,163

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Deals found on 11/20

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Richmond to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to South Africa (average of $1,183). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,694). 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 November 21, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond, Virginia 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 November 21, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,148 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

British Airways
6.7
Okay
6,837 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Richmond 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 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.

  • 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.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to South Africa.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond, Virginia to South Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to South Africa (average of $1,183). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,694). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,395Average$2,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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