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$696+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to South Africa

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RDU — JNB
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Raleigh to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,062
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$696
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,269
From Raleigh-Durham to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to South Africa. 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.
Fri 9/263:05 pmRDU - JNB
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/307:35 pmJNB - RDU
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,009
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.
Mon 5/51:18 pmRDU - JNB
2 stops22h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/189:20 pmJNB - RDU
1 stop32h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,062
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:00 amRDU - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/302:30 pmJNB - RDU
3 stops29h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$1,136
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/266:15 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop34h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/26:55 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop25h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,188
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.
Tue 9/166:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/211:50 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops30h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$1,193
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.
Tue 9/1610:15 amRDU - CPT
2 stops43h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/214:35 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops46h 27mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,197
This CheapTickets 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/107:17 amRDU - JNB
1 stop28h 28mAir Canada
Tue 6/177:35 pmJNB - RDU
2 stops49h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,209
This Kenya 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:29 amRDU - CPT
3 stops46h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/242:35 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops33h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,226
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/101:00 pmRDU - JNB
3 stops62h 20mSWISS
Tue 6/177:35 pmJNB - RDU
2 stops31h 57mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$1,244
This Kenya 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/169:29 amRDU - JNB
2 stops24h 21mKenya Airways
Thu 10/231:15 amJNB - RDU
2 stops41h 21mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,246
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/91:05 pmRDU - JNB
2 stops37h 30mLufthansa
Sun 6/227:00 pmJNB - RDU
1 stop24h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$1,267
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/169:29 amRDU - CPT
3 stops46h 11mKenya Airways
Sun 9/212:30 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops28h 06mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,294

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

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RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/5

1:18 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops22h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

9:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$1,062

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/5

10:23 am-3:55 am

3 stops35h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

4:00 am-2:50 pm

3 stops40h 50m

$1,187

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/26

6:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/2

6:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,188

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/10

7:17 am-5:45 pm

1 stop28h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/17

7:35 pm-3:19 pm

2 stops49h 44m

$1,209

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/10

1:00 pm-9:20 am

3 stops62h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/17

7:35 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops31h 57m

$1,244

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/9

1:05 pm-8:35 am

2 stops37h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/22

7:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,267

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/10

6:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/17

9:15 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,370

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/13

6:59 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops45h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

2:35 pm-1:22 pm

3 stops28h 47m

$1,374

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/16

9:46 am-10:55 am

2 stops43h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/19

1:15 am-1:22 pm

2 stops42h 07m

$1,397

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/12

3:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/20

8:00 pm-2:08 pm

1 stop24h 08m

$1,419

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Raleigh to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Raleigh to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Raleigh to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to South Africa?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU), located 11.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Raleigh to South Africa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,043. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Raleigh to South Africa for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Raleigh to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 Raleigh to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,071Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,099Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
DeltaCheapest$1,136Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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