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$1,641+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to South Africa

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — JNB
Jul 28 — Aug 41
Tue 7/28
Tue 8/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Richmond to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 28, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Fri 10/97:10 am
RIC
-
CPT
3 stops48h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/132:25 pm
CPT
-
RIC
3 stops31h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/26$1,641
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/258:00 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops31h 25m
KLM
Sat 8/811:15 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops46h 44m
KLM
Deal found 6/26$1,665
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Sat 7/254:25 pm
RIC
-
CPT
1 stop19h 25m
Delta
Sat 8/811:15 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops39h 47m
Delta
Deal found 6/26$1,680
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/46:25 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops45h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/111:15 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops36h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/24$1,712
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Fri 10/96:52 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops52h 38m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/131:15 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops36h 34m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/26$1,833

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Round-trip from

$1,641
(FlightHub)
From Richmond Byrd Intl to South Africa
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Cheapest round-trip

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/9

7:10 am-1:35 pm

3 stops48h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

2:25 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops31h 50m

$1,641

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/25

8:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

11:15 pm-3:59 pm

2 stops46h 44m

$1,665

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/25

2:34 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

11:15 pm-11:02 am

2 stops41h 47m

$1,687

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/9

9:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

8:00 pm-5:21 pm

2 stops27h 21m

$2,032
Quickest round-trip

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/8

3:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/15

7:50 pm-9:54 am

1 stop20h 04m

$2,094

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/25

3:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

7:50 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop26h 37m

$2,105

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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 June 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Richmond 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,899 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,899 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,899 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,774 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,899 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond 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 Richmond to South Africa?

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Richmond to South Africa. It is only a 6.9 mi journey to Byrd Intl (RIC) from Richmond’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Richmond to South Africa in 21h 16m. Fly via Kenya Airways, KLM, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Richmond and South Africa is about 7877 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Richmond to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 June 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,323Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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