$991+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Cape Town (CPT)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CPT
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Cape TownExplore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 8, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 8, 2026.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Tue 7/711:42 am
RIC
- CPT
2 stops27h 43m
KLM
Tue 8/411:15 pm
CPT
- RIC
2 stops30h 17m
KLM
Deal found 6/5![KLM logo]()
$1,667
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Sat 7/251:40 pm
RIC
- CPT
2 stops25h 45m
KLM
Sat 8/811:15 pm
CPT
- RIC
2 stops30h 10m
KLM
Deal found 6/5![KLM logo]()
$1,668
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Sat 7/258:00 am
RIC
- CPT
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Sat 8/811:15 pm
CPT
- RIC
2 stops30h 10m
Delta
Deal found 6/5![Delta logo]()
$1,682
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Fri 7/172:38 pm
RIC
- CPT
1 stop20h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 7/246:00 pm
CPT
- RIC
2 stops45h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,712
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 6/132:50 pm
RIC
- CPT
1 stop18h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 6/207:50 pm
CPT
- RIC
1 stop19h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$1,786
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Tue 7/75:45 am
RIC
- CPT
2 stops33h 40m
Delta
Tue 8/48:05 pm
CPT
- RIC
1 stop21h 51m
Delta
Deal found 6/5![Delta logo]()
$1,932
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 7/256:30 am
RIC
- CPT
1 stop26h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 8/87:50 pm
CPT
- RIC
1 stop19h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$2,241
Best flights from Richmond to Cape TownDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Sat 7/251:40 pm
RIC
- CPT
2 stops25h 45m
KLM
Sat 8/811:15 pm
CPT
- RIC
2 stops30h 10m
KLM
Deal found 6/5![KLM logo]()
$1,668
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 7/2511:05 am
RIC
- CPT
1 stop24h 45m
Delta
Sat 8/811:15 pm
CPT
- RIC
2 stops30h 10m
Delta
Deal found 6/8![Delta logo]()
$1,682
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Fri 7/172:38 pm
RIC
- CPT
1 stop20h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 7/246:00 pm
CPT
- RIC
2 stops45h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,712
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Fri 7/176:00 am
RIC
- CPT
2 stops26h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 7/241:50 pm
CPT
- RIC
3 stops50h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Tue 7/75:45 am
RIC
- CPT
2 stops33h 40m
Delta
Tue 8/48:05 pm
CPT
- RIC
1 stop21h 51m
Delta
Deal found 6/5![Delta logo]()
$1,932
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 7/256:30 am
RIC
- CPT
1 stop26h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 8/87:50 pm
CPT
- RIC
1 stop19h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$2,241
Last-minute flights from Richmond to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Cape Town. Data last updated June 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Cape Town. Data last updated June 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 6/132:50 pm
RIC
- CPT
1 stop18h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 6/207:50 pm
CPT
- RIC
1 stop19h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$1,786
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Tue 7/711:42 am
RIC
- CPT
2 stops27h 43m
KLM
Tue 8/411:15 pm
CPT
- RIC
2 stops30h 17m
KLM
Deal found 6/5![KLM logo]()
$1,667
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Tue 7/75:45 am
RIC
- CPT
2 stops33h 40m
Delta
Tue 8/48:05 pm
CPT
- RIC
1 stop21h 51m
Delta
Deal found 6/5![Delta logo]()
$1,932
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Fri 7/172:38 pm
RIC
- CPT
1 stop20h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 7/246:00 pm
CPT
- RIC
2 stops45h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,712
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Sat 7/251:40 pm
RIC
- CPT
2 stops25h 45m
KLM
Sat 8/811:15 pm
CPT
- RIC
2 stops30h 10m
KLM
Deal found 6/5![KLM logo]()
$1,668
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Sat 7/258:00 am
RIC
- CPT
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Sat 8/811:15 pm
CPT
- RIC
2 stops30h 10m
Delta
Deal found 6/5![Delta logo]()
$1,682
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 7/256:30 am
RIC
- CPT
1 stop26h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 8/87:50 pm
CPT
- RIC
1 stop19h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$2,241
One-way flights from Richmond to Cape TownSearch for one-way flight options from Richmond to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 8/82:31 pm
RIC
- CPT
2 stops39h 19m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$991
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:04 pm
RIC
- CPT
3 stops59h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,034
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Wed 7/110:53 am
RIC
- CPT
2 stops42h 07m
British Airways
Deal found 6/8![British Airways logo]()
$1,089
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Sat 8/812:01 pm
RIC
- CPT
1 stop23h 49m
Delta
Deal found 6/6![Delta logo]()
$1,348
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/17:59 pm
RIC
- CPT
3 stops31h 31m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/8![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,403
Find flight deals from Richmond to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 June 8, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,667 (KLM) |
One-way from | $991 (Turkish Airlines) |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 June 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
RichmondCape Town
RIC - CPT
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 7/25
1:40 pm-9:25 pm
2 stops25h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 8/8
11:15 pm-11:25 pm
2 stops30h 10m
$1,668
RichmondCape Town
RIC - CPT
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 7/25
11:05 am-5:50 pm
1 stop24h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 8/8
11:15 pm-11:25 pm
2 stops30h 10m
$1,682
RichmondCape Town
RIC - CPT
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Fri 7/17
2:38 pm-5:10 pm
1 stop20h 32m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 7/24
6:00 pm-9:55 am
2 stops45h 55m
$1,712
RichmondCape Town
RIC - CPT
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 7/7
5:45 am-9:25 pm
2 stops33h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 8/4
8:05 pm-11:56 am
1 stop21h 51m
$1,932
Quickest round-trip
RichmondCape Town
RIC - CPT
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 7/25
6:30 am-3:20 pm
1 stop26h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 8/8
7:50 pm-9:49 am
1 stop19h 59m
$2,241
RichmondCape Town
RIC - CPT
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Fri 7/17
6:00 am-2:10 pm
2 stops26h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 7/24
1:50 pm-9:55 am
3 stops50h 05m
$2,319
Cheapest one-way
RichmondCape Town
RIC - CPT
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 8/8
2:31 pm-11:50 am
2 stops39h 19m
$991
RichmondCape Town
RIC - CPT
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 7/1
10:53 am-11:00 am
2 stops42h 07m
$1,089
Quickest one-way
RichmondCape Town
RIC - CPT
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 8/8
12:01 pm-5:50 pm
1 stop23h 49m
$1,348
RichmondCape Town
RIC - CPT
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 7/1
7:59 pm-9:30 am
3 stops31h 31m
$1,403
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Compare providers for flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Cape Town in June.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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 Richmond-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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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 June 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Richmond to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.6
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.6
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.6
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$979 | Average$1,761 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,323 | Average$1,862 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |