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$769+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — JNB
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
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 March 18, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2810:31 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops42h 59m
JetBlue
Tue 5/51:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops38h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/14$1,417
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:42 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops46h 48m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/151:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops40h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/14$1,418
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:00 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops47h 30m
JetBlue
Fri 5/81:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops40h 43m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/17$1,425
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:10 pm
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/181:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/14$1,452
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:10 pm
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/171:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/14$1,458
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/510:31 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops42h 59m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/181:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/14$1,470
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:42 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops46h 48m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/151:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops40h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/14$1,471
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:42 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops46h 48m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/191:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/14$1,490
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/116:42 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops46h 48m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/191:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops40h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/14$1,509
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/510:31 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops42h 59m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/171:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/14$1,510
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:42 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops46h 48m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/161:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops40h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/14$1,514
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:42 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops46h 48m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/181:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/14$1,530

Find flight deals from Richmond to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Richmond to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated March 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,417
(Expedia)

One-way from

$769
(oojo)
From Richmond Byrd Intl to South Africa
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One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to South Africa
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to South Africa 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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to South Africa that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/7

6:42 am-11:30 am

2 stops46h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/19

1:00 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops38h 30m

$1,490

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/6

10:31 am-11:30 am

2 stops42h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/13

1:00 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops40h 57m

$1,490

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/5

10:31 am-11:30 am

2 stops42h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/16

1:00 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$1,510

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/30

7:10 pm-11:30 am

2 stops58h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/7

1:00 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$1,534

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/29

10:45 am-1:35 pm

3 stops44h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

2:25 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops31h 45m

$1,598
Quickest round-trip

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/1

6:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/8

8:00 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops24h 21m

$1,664

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/28

2:50 pm-9:30 am

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

8:00 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop23h 56m

$1,671

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/30

6:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/7

7:50 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$2,046

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 8/13

10:37 am-9:30 am

2 stops40h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

5:55 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$2,889
Cheapest one-way

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/1

8:45 pm-11:50 am

3 stops57h 05m

$930

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Deals found on 3/17

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to South Africa

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to South Africa (average of $672). Flying from Richmond to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,084). 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 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

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 44h 50m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Kenya Airways 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to South Africa (average of $672). Flying from Richmond to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,084). 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 3 airlines flying from Richmond to South Africa

Discover the top 3 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,323Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,391Average$2,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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