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$788+ 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 25 — May 21
Sat 4/25
Sat 5/2
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 26, 2026.

This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Wed 5/66:42 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops46h 48m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/131:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops40h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/22$1,447
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 BusinessClass 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 3/24$1,487
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/912:10 pm
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops40h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/137:30 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops34h 13m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,593
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Wed 5/66:00 am
RIC
-
CPT
3 stops49h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/132:25 pm
CPT
-
RIC
3 stops31h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/22$1,600
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:59 pm
RIC
-
CPT
1 stop37h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 9/135:55 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops35h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,725
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 11/1511:00 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops40h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/186:55 pm
CPT
-
RIC
2 stops34h 38m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,819
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 6/16:30 pm
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops36h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 6/168:00 pm
CPT
-
RIC
1 stop19h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$1,995
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 11/158:00 am
RIC
-
CPT
2 stops27h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 11/188:50 pm
CPT
-
RIC
1 stop19h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$2,069
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 6/17:03 am
RIC
-
CPT
3 stops48h 32m
Kenya Airways
Tue 6/162:25 pm
CPT
-
RIC
3 stops26h 36m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/23$2,102

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 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,447
(BusinessClass)

One-way from

$788
(Qatar Airways)
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 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to South Africa that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/6

6:42 am-11:30 am

2 stops46h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/13

1:00 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops40h 57m

$1,447

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/9

12:10 pm-10:15 am

2 stops40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

7:30 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops34h 13m

$1,593

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/9

7:59 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

5:55 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops35h 31m

$1,725

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/1

6:30 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/16

8:00 pm-9:55 am

1 stop19h 55m

$1,995

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 8/13

7:59 pm-9:30 am

2 stops55h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

5:55 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops35h 31m

$2,981
Quickest round-trip

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 8/13

11:50 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

8:05 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop26h 43m

$3,649
Cheapest one-way

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/15

6:42 am-11:30 am

2 stops46h 48m

$788
Quickest one-way

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/6

7:56 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 54m

$16,449

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Deals found on 3/23

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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 26, 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
8,331 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,331 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,331 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,483 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,331 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
11,495 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,331 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 37h 21m. Fly via Qatar Airways, United Airlines, or Lufthansa 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,323Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,469Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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