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$717+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CPT
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/102:35 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops35h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4$1,376
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:10 amRDU - CPT
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/41:50 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops31h 17mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6$1,450
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:00 amRDU - CPT
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:25 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops35h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,561
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:10 amRDU - CPT
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/233:25 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops53h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/5$1,598
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:00 amRDU - CPT
3 stops44h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 12/42:25 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops30h 44mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,702
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/14:24 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops35h 06mQatar Airways
Thu 12/412:35 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops39h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,705
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/14:43 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops36h 07mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/45:15 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops59h 36mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,796
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:40 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/236:55 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,830
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:40 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 12/238:50 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop27h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,851

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,159
(oojo)

One-way from

$717
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,541
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Cape Town that are best for you.

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RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

2:40 pm-11:50 am

2 stops38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

5:15 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,170

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/21

4:49 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

9:30 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop29h 29m

$1,191

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/10

6:59 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops60h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

2:25 pm-2:21 pm

3 stops29h 56m

$1,195

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/21

10:20 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

8:50 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop24h 19m

$1,196

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

8:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

8:35 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,280

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

2:35 pm-2:06 pm

3 stops30h 31m

$1,321

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/13

6:15 am-11:50 am

2 stops46h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/20

5:15 pm-9:14 am

2 stops46h 59m

$1,330

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/22

7:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops46h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/26

5:15 pm-7:46 am

2 stops44h 31m

$1,440

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/1

3:05 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/4

1:50 pm-2:07 pm

3 stops31h 17m

$1,497

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/20

11:15 am-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

6:05 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$1,541

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Cape Town in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Raleigh-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town (average of $917). Flying from Raleigh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,445). 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 RDU to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

When flying from Raleigh to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Cape Town?

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 November 6, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Raleigh to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Cape Town?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh to Cape Town in about 19h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 44m. The distance from Raleigh to Cape Town is about 7902 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Cape Town is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $919 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $1,318 and $1,327 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $933. British Airways flights start at $1,192 while deals on Lufthansa start at $1,243 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town (average of $917). Flying from Raleigh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,445). 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 3 airlines flying from Raleigh to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$919Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,318Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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