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$1,396+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CPT
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,396
(United)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,474
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($202 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Cape Town
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 May 1, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:20 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/257:00 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,396
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:00 amRIC - CPT
2 stops46h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 5/61:00 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops29h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,830
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 4/305:28 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops42h 22mDelta
Tue 5/68:05 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop24h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/29$2,084
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 9/177:59 pmRIC - CPT
1 stop37h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/257:50 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$6,220
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/294:48 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops36h 12mBritish Airways
Tue 9/96:55 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops30h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$7,396

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Cape Town that are best for you.

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RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/17

1:20 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops44h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/25

7:00 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,396

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/17

7:59 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/25

7:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop19h 50m

$6,220

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/29

4:48 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

6:55 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops30h 53m

$7,396

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Deals found on 4/30

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Richmond-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Cape Town

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Richmond to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 May 1, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 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 May 1, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,845 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($6,220), and British Airways ($7,396) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Cape Town.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Richmond to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 airline flying from Richmond to Cape Town

Discover the top airline 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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