South Africa

$648+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — JNB
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to South Africa

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 March 31, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 9/111:20 am
RDU
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/85:50 pm
JNB
-
RDU
2 stops46h 42m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,083
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:18 am
RDU
-
JNB
2 stops46h 12m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 5/106:00 pm
JNB
-
RDU
2 stops58h 34m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,137
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 9/17:15 am
RDU
-
CPT
2 stops46h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/154:35 pm
CPT
-
RDU
2 stops47h 57m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,179
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 5/49:52 am
RDU
-
JNB
2 stops23h 58m
Kenya Airways
Tue 6/25:00 pm
JNB
-
RDU
2 stops27h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,189
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sat 9/195:44 pm
RDU
-
CPT
2 stops54h 16m
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/272:25 pm
CPT
-
RDU
3 stops29h 58m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/29$1,231
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 10/147:10 am
RDU
-
JNB
2 stops35h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 10/225:00 pm
JNB
-
RDU
2 stops31h 02m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,235
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/57:10 am
RDU
-
JNB
2 stops26h 40m
Kenya Airways
Thu 10/295:00 pm
JNB
-
RDU
2 stops31h 02m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/29$1,239
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 5/49:52 am
RDU
-
JNB
2 stops23h 58m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/115:00 pm
JNB
-
RDU
2 stops27h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,246
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sun 11/16:40 am
RDU
-
JNB
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1512:05 pm
JNB
-
RDU
2 stops33h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,252
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 5/46:21 am
RDU
-
JNB
2 stops43h 54m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/299:45 am
JNB
-
RDU
2 stops41h 52m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,254
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 9/17:15 am
RDU
-
CPT
3 stops48h 20m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/157:20 am
CPT
-
RDU
2 stops37h 03m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/29$1,255
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/147:10 am
RDU
-
CPT
3 stops48h 25m
Kenya Airways
Wed 10/2811:25 pm
CPT
-
RDU
2 stops48h 37m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,257

Find 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 March 31, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,083
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$648
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,307
From Raleigh-Durham to South Africa
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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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Cheapest round-trip

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/6

6:18 am-10:30 am

2 stops46h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

6:00 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops58h 34m

$1,137

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/6

8:58 am-8:15 am

2 stops41h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

9:45 am-6:28 pm

2 stops38h 43m

$1,284

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/6

2:25 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops64h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

2:25 pm-1:23 pm

3 stops28h 58m

$1,333

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/16

7:55 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops59h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

7:30 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops52h 11m

$1,485

RaleighDurban

RDU - DUR

RDUDUR

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/10

11:17 am-1:15 pm

3 stops67h 58m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 9/14

2:45 pm-4:49 pm

3 stops56h 04m

$1,571

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/16

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

1:50 pm-2:06 pm

3 stops30h 16m

$1,600

RaleighDurban

RDU - DUR

RDUDUR

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/10

10:47 am-10:35 am

3 stops41h 48m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 9/14

12:05 pm-11:29 pm

3 stops41h 24m

$1,641

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

2:30 pm-2:06 pm

3 stops29h 36m

$1,653

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/21

6:08 am-3:20 pm

1 stop27h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/30

5:55 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$1,659

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/21

3:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/27

5:55 pm-10:26 am

2 stops46h 31m

$1,670

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to South Africa (average of $1,019). Flying from Raleigh to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,360). 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.

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 March 31, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines from Raleigh to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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  • 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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to South Africa in 41h 17m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, or Kenya Airways to get the fastest option. Raleigh and South Africa are separated by a distance of 8155 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

  • 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.

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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to South Africa (average of $1,019). Flying from Raleigh to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,360). 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 5 airlines flying from Raleigh to South Africa

Discover the top 5 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 March 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,015Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,094Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,191Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,212Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,647Average$2,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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