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Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,468

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap 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 april 27, 2024.

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$1,553

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$1,248
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Cape Town Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town?

Monday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from Richmond, Virginia. Prices for August average $1,588 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,111. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a August flight can save you 48% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town (RIC - CPT)?

It’s optimal to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Richmond to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Richmond and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated april 27, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Richmond to Cape Town. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
fre. 5/3110:30 amRIC - CPT
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
fre. 6/78:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,630
man. 10/146:15 amRIC - CPT
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
man. 10/217:50 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop20h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,781
lør. 10/196:15 amRIC - CPT
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
lør. 10/267:50 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops23h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,830
lør. 10/1910:35 amRIC - CPT
1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines
lør. 10/267:50 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$6,434

Cheap American Airlines flights from Richmond to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Richmond and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated april 27, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on American Airlines flights from Richmond to Cape Town. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
lør. 10/1911:47 amRIC - CPT
2 stops41h 13mAmerican Airlines
lør. 10/266:40 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops54h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,527
fre. 5/3111:37 amRIC - CPT
2 stops41h 23mAmerican Airlines
fre. 6/76:40 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops35h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,684

Cheap Richmond to Cape Town flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Richmond to Cape Town specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Prices were last updated on april 27, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Richmond to Cape Town in April and May 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
fre. 5/3110:30 amRIC - CPT
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
fre. 6/78:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,630
fre. 5/3111:37 amRIC - CPT
2 stops41h 23mAmerican Airlines
fre. 6/76:40 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops35h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,684
fre. 5/316:59 pmRIC - CPT
1 stop40h 51mDelta
fre. 6/79:30 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop29h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/26$1,833
fre. 5/3110:45 amRIC - CPT
3 stops42h 50mEmirates
fre. 6/71:05 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops38h 19mEmirates
Deal found 4/26$11,730
fre. 5/3110:45 amRIC - CPT
3 stops48h 05mEmirates
fre. 6/71:05 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops50h 58mEmirates
Deal found 4/26$12,790

Richmond to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Richmond and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated april 27, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Richmond to Cape Town in April and May 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
man. 10/147:59 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops56h 01mLufthansa
man. 10/215:45 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops35h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/26$1,468
lør. 10/1911:47 amRIC - CPT
2 stops41h 13mAmerican Airlines
lør. 10/266:40 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops54h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,527
man. 10/148:00 amRIC - CPT
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
man. 10/217:50 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,576
fre. 5/3110:30 amRIC - CPT
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
fre. 6/78:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,630
fre. 5/3111:37 amRIC - CPT
2 stops41h 23mAmerican Airlines
fre. 6/76:40 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops35h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,684
man. 10/146:15 amRIC - CPT
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
man. 10/217:50 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop20h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,781
lør. 10/196:15 amRIC - CPT
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
lør. 10/267:50 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops23h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,830
fre. 5/316:59 pmRIC - CPT
1 stop40h 51mDelta
fre. 6/79:30 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop29h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/26$1,833
man. 10/146:35 amRIC - CPT
2 stops25h 55mEthiopian Air
man. 10/212:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops58h 38mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/26$3,584

Find flights from Richmond to Cape Town within your budget

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 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated april 27, 2024.

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Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

man. 10/14

2 stops56h 01m

Cape Town Intl

man. 10/21

2 stops35h 45m

$1,468

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

lør. 10/19

2 stops41h 13m

Cape Town Intl

lør. 10/26

2 stops54h 16m

$1,527

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

man. 10/14

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

man. 10/21

1 stop26h 34m

$1,576

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

fre. 5/31

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

fre. 6/7

1 stop19h 39m

$1,630

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

fre. 5/31

2 stops41h 23m

Cape Town Intl

fre. 6/7

2 stops35h 13m

$1,684

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

man. 10/14

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

man. 10/21

1 stop20h 01m

$1,781

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

lør. 10/19

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

lør. 10/26

2 stops23h 30m

$1,830

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

fre. 5/31

1 stop40h 51m

Cape Town Intl

fre. 6/7

1 stop29h 28m

$1,833

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

man. 10/14

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

man. 10/21

3 stops58h 38m

$3,584

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Richmond to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Richmond to Cape Town is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,879. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town (average of $1,248). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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.

January

$1,248

February

$1,335

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,404

June

$1,645

July

$1,718

August

$1,445

September

$1,412

October

$1,381

November

$1,341

December

$1,418

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °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 april 27, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Richmond to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, American Airlines and Emirates. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
793 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,875 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just $1,468, but on average you can expect to pay $3,988.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town round-trip?

    Lufthansa, at $1,468, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have found that Lufthansa is 7% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does RIC to CPT mean?

    RIC and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. RIC to CPT refers to a flight route from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Richmond to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Richmond to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Richmond to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Richmond to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Richmond to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Richmond to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Richmond, Virginia to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/26.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Richmond to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated april 27, 2024.
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