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$1,421+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CPT
May 31 — Jun 71
Sun 5/31
Sun 6/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Cape Town

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, 2026.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:42 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops48h 28m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/17:30 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops34h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,421
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:36 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops45h 39m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/111:15 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops40h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,455
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/105:29 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops46h 46m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/141:15 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops40h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,657
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 9/25:40 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops33h 45m
Delta
Fri 9/118:05 pm
CPT
-
RIC
1 stop23h 45m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$1,756
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:00 am
RIC
-
CPT
3 stops49h 35m
Kenya Airways
Fri 9/112:25 pm
CPT
-
RIC
3 stops32h 13m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,814
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:00 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops26h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 9/111:50 pm
CPT
-
RIC
3 stops30h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$1,903
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/136:00 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops27h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 6/207:50 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops57h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,992
This Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/136:00 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops49h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/201:15 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops40h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,013
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/22:35 pm
RIC
-
CPT
1 stop20h 35m
United Airlines
Fri 9/118:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
1 stop24h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,074
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 9/106:30 am
RIC
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 9/147:50 pm
CPT
-
RIC
1 stop20h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,077

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 May 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,455
(Priceline)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
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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, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/10

5:29 am-10:15 am

2 stops46h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/14

1:15 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops40h 28m

$1,657

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/2

5:40 am-9:25 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/11

8:05 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$1,756

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/13

6:00 am-1:10 pm

2 stops49h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/20

1:15 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$2,013
Quickest round-trip

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/2

2:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/11

8:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$2,074

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/10

6:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/14

7:50 pm-9:56 am

1 stop20h 06m

$2,077

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/13

2:50 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/20

7:50 pm-2:01 pm

2 stops48h 11m

$2,099

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Deals found on 4/29

Sorted by cheapest first

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*
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 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 May 1, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,684 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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.

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

    A quick flight from Richmond to Cape Town can take about 20h 35m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,074. There are 7877 mi between Richmond and Cape Town. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($979), and American Airlines ($1,323) 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.

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,323Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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