$1,326+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CPT
Oct 17 — Oct 241
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 September 17, 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 September 17, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/217:30 am -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 10/258:50 pm -
1 stop18h 46m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/293:07 pm -
1 stop21h 28m
Thu 11/58:50 pm -
1 stop23h 32m
Deal found 9/14![Delta logo]()
$1,546
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/281:00 pm -
1 stop23h 35m
Tue 11/312:30 am -
2 stops29h 56m
Deal found 9/13![Delta logo]()
$1,567
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/287:10 am -
3 stops48h 25m
Wed 11/411:25 pm -
2 stops43h 17m
Deal found 9/13![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,585
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 9/145:10 pm -
1 stop18h 40m
Mon 9/287:40 am -
2 stops42h 32m
Deal found 9/13![Delta logo]()
$1,637
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 11/56:15 am -
1 stop26h 55m
Fri 11/138:50 pm -
1 stop23h 54m
Deal found 9/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,716
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 September 17, 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 September 17, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/217:30 am -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 10/258:50 pm -
1 stop18h 46m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/293:07 pm -
1 stop21h 28m
Thu 11/58:50 pm -
1 stop23h 32m
Deal found 9/14![Delta logo]()
$1,546
Last-minute flights from Richmond to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Cape Town. Data last updated September 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Cape Town. Data last updated September 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/217:30 am -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 10/258:50 pm -
1 stop18h 46m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/281:00 pm -
1 stop23h 35m
Tue 11/312:30 am -
2 stops29h 56m
Deal found 9/13![Delta logo]()
$1,567
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/287:10 am -
3 stops48h 25m
Wed 11/411:25 pm -
2 stops43h 17m
Deal found 9/13![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/288:40 am -
1 stop27h 20m
Wed 11/48:50 pm -
1 stop28h 23m
Deal found 9/13![United Airlines logo]()
$1,726
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/293:07 pm -
1 stop21h 28m
Thu 11/58:50 pm -
1 stop23h 32m
Deal found 9/14![Delta logo]()
$1,546
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/293:14 pm -
2 stops49h 46m
Thu 11/52:25 pm -
3 stops28h 17m
Deal found 9/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,053
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 September 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,326 (United Airlines) |
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RichmondCape Town
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 10/21
7:30 am-5:10 pm
1 stop27h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/25
8:50 pm-9:36 am
1 stop18h 46m
$1,326
Quickest round-trip
RichmondCape Town
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 10/29
3:07 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop21h 28m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/5
8:50 pm-1:22 pm
1 stop23h 32m
$1,546
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| 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 September 17, 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.
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$979 | Average$1,916 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,323 | Average$1,862 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |