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$1,521+ 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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — JNB
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Tue 7/21
Tue 7/28
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 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 7/86:30 pm
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops38h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 7/148:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
1 stop24h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$1,521
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 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 6/17$1,682
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sun 8/211:42 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops27h 43m
KLM
Sun 8/911:15 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops46h 44m
KLM
Deal found 6/18$1,792
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Bravofly 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 6/20$1,807

Find flight deals from Richmond to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$1,521
(United Airlines)
From Richmond Byrd Intl to South Africa
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/8

6:30 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/14

8:00 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop24h 01m

$1,521

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/25

4:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

11:15 pm-9:02 am

2 stops39h 47m

$1,682

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/4

6:25 am-10:15 am

2 stops45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/11

1:15 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,807

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 8/2

10:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/9

5:55 pm-12:44 am

2 stops36h 49m

$1,822
Quickest round-trip

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/17

3:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/21

7:50 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$1,870

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

$1,901

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 8/2

5:34 pm-10:15 am

2 stops34h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/9

4:20 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops33h 20m

$2,133

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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 21, 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
9,868 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,868 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,868 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,723 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,868 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 19h 25m. Fly via United Airlines 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 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,323Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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