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Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to South Africa from $1,531

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 5/23. 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.
RIC — JNB
May 13 — May 201
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to South Africa?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to South Africa. Flights to South Africa from Richmond, Virginia in February are about $1,745 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $1,040.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to South Africa (RIC - ZA)?

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.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Richmond to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Richmond and South Africa. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Richmond to South Africa. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Thu 5/236:31 amRIC - CPT
2 stops26h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/277:50 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops27h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,531
Thu 5/306:15 amRIC - CPT
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/78:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,826

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Richmond to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Richmond and South Africa. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Ethiopian Air flights from Richmond to South Africa. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Thu 5/306:15 amRIC - CPT
2 stops25h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/72:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$2,409
Thu 5/306:00 amRIC - CPT
3 stops49h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/72:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$2,717

Cheap Richmond to South Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Richmond to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Richmond to South Africa in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 5/236:31 amRIC - CPT
2 stops26h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/277:50 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops27h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,531
Thu 5/309:03 amRIC - CPT
2 stops31h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/78:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,777
Thu 5/302:47 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops61h 13mLufthansa
Fri 6/75:45 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops35h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,786
Thu 5/306:15 amRIC - CPT
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/78:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,826
Thu 5/306:15 amRIC - CPT
2 stops25h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/72:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$2,409
Thu 5/306:00 amRIC - CPT
3 stops49h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/72:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$2,717
Thu 5/238:05 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops34h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$5,630

Richmond to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Richmond and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Richmond to South Africa in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 5/236:31 amRIC - CPT
2 stops26h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/277:50 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops27h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,531
Thu 5/309:03 amRIC - CPT
2 stops31h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/78:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,777
Thu 5/302:47 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops61h 13mLufthansa
Fri 6/75:45 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops35h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,786
Thu 5/306:15 amRIC - CPT
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/78:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,826
Thu 5/306:15 amRIC - CPT
2 stops25h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/72:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$2,409
Thu 5/306:00 amRIC - CPT
3 stops49h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/72:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$2,717
Thu 5/238:05 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops34h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$5,630

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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/23

2 stops26h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/27

2 stops27h 42m

$1,531

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/30

2 stops31h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/7

1 stop23h 50m

$1,777

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/30

2 stops61h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/7

2 stops35h 45m

$1,786

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/30

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/7

1 stop19h 39m

$1,826

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/30

2 stops25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/7

3 stops49h 28m

$2,409

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/30

3 stops49h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/7

3 stops49h 28m

$2,717

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/23

2 stops55h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/27

3 stops34h 19m

$5,630

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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 May 8, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Ethiopian Air from Richmond to South Africa have to say. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
789 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,691 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

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 flights from Richmond, Virginia to South Africa for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to South Africa for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $1,531, but on average you can expect to pay $2,525.

  • What does RIC to JNB mean?

    Richmond Byrd Intl Airport is RIC and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is JNB. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA).

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Richmond to South Africa 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 South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Richmond to South Africa 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 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Richmond to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Richmond to South Africa 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 South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Richmond, Virginia to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/7.

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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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$1,198Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,242Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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