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$623+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to South Africa

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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — JNB
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,088
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$623
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,339
From Durham to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Durham to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:40 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop32h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/186:55 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,088
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:50 pmRDU - JNB
1 stop27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/410:00 pmJNB - RDU
1 stop26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,088
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:00 amRDU - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/112:30 pmJNB - RDU
3 stops30h 38mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$1,161
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/243:05 pmRDU - JNB
3 stops29h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/42:30 pmJNB - RDU
3 stops30h 37mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$1,166
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:00 amRDU - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/2110:50 pmJNB - RDU
3 stops45h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$1,171
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 9/306:00 amRDU - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/1210:50 pmJNB - RDU
3 stops31h 02mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12$1,179
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:59 pmRDU - JNB
2 stops32h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/67:35 pmJNB - RDU
1 stop29h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,180
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.
Tue 11/46:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/181:50 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops31h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$1,185
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Wed 10/16:00 amRDU - JNB
3 stops39h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/1210:50 pmJNB - RDU
3 stops31h 02mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12$1,185
This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:59 pmRDU - CPT
3 stops59h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/182:25 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops30h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,195
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/319:50 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop32h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:55 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,200
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:00 amRDU - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/42:30 pmJNB - RDU
3 stops30h 37mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$1,211

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to South Africa that are best for you.

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Durham

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/4

8:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/18

8:50 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,088

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/18

1:50 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops31h 18m

$1,185

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/31

9:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/16

6:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$1,200

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/4

6:05 am-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

2:30 pm-1:55 pm

3 stops29h 25m

$1,215

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/2

6:00 am-3:55 am

3 stops39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

2:30 pm-2:07 pm

3 stops29h 37m

$1,220

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

2:35 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops30h 33m

$1,241

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/4

7:10 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/7

1:35 am-5:03 pm

2 stops46h 28m

$1,248

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/29

9:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

6:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$1,250

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/16

1:50 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops31h 18m

$1,274

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops47h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

5:15 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,289

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Deals found on 9/13

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Durham to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 DU8 to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

When flying from Durham to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Durham to South Africa. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Durham to South Africa?

    American Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways can get you from Durham to South Africa in just under 24h. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8155 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Durham to South Africa?

    When deciding which route to take from Durham to South Africa consider Raleigh-Durham - Cape Town Intl, Raleigh-Durham - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Raleigh-Durham - Durban King Shaka Intl as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durham to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durham to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durham to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Durham to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 6 airlines flying from Durham to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Durham 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$919Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$949Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,099Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,212Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,847Average$2,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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