$1,397+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to South Africa
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RIC — JNB
Oct 13 — Oct 201
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to South AfricaExplore 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 September 13, 2026.
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 September 13, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 10/253:07 pm -
1 stop21h 28m
Sun 11/18:50 pm -
1 stop26h 41m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$1,526
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 9/145:10 pm -
1 stop18h 40m
Mon 9/287:40 am -
2 stops42h 32m
Deal found 9/13![Delta logo]()
$1,637
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/257:10 am -
3 stops48h 25m
Sun 11/12:25 pm -
3 stops28h 17m
Deal found 9/10![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,665
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/214:37 pm -
2 stops37h 13m
Sun 10/255:20 pm -
2 stops36h 03m
Deal found 9/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,690
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 10/313:00 pm -
1 stop19h 10m
Sun 11/88:50 pm -
1 stop23h 54m
Deal found 9/8![Austrian Airlines logo]()
$1,704
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 10/3112:15 pm -
2 stops21h 55m
Sun 11/88:50 pm -
2 stops24h 26m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,708
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 10/316:10 am -
2 stops26h 00m
Sun 11/81:50 pm -
3 stops41h 44m
Deal found 9/8![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,750
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/217:30 am -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 10/258:50 pm -
1 stop18h 46m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,826
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/147:08 am -
3 stops48h 27m
Mon 9/282:25 pm -
3 stops27h 12m
Deal found 9/13![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,830
Best flights from Richmond to South AfricaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 13, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 13, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Thu 1/287:20 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Thu 2/48:40 pm -
2 stops30h 23m
Deal found 9/8![British Airways logo]()
$1,397
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 10/256:00 am -
2 stops30h 35m
Sun 11/18:50 pm -
2 stops33h 36m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$1,531
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected ” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/257:10 am -
3 stops48h 25m
Sun 11/12:25 pm -
3 stops28h 17m
Deal found 9/10![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,665
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/214:37 pm -
2 stops37h 13m
Sun 10/255:20 pm -
2 stops36h 03m
Deal found 9/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,690
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 1/56:30 am -
2 stops28h 30m
Sun 1/178:50 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 9/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,703
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 1/42:25 pm -
2 stops34h 15m
Mon 3/18:50 pm -
1 stop26h 43m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,786
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 1/58:00 am -
3 stops46h 35m
Sun 1/172:25 pm -
3 stops28h 11m
Deal found 9/12![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,737
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 1/57:39 pm -
1 stop39h 56m
Sun 1/178:50 pm -
1 stop25h 28m
Deal found 9/12![Delta logo]()
$1,752
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 1/210:40 am -
2 stops38h 00m
Wed 3/38:50 pm -
1 stop19h 53m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,786
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/217:30 am -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 10/258:50 pm -
1 stop18h 46m
Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,826
Last-minute flights from Richmond to South AfricaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to South Africa. Data last updated September 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to South Africa. Data last updated September 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 9/145:10 pm -
1 stop18h 40m
Mon 9/287:40 am -
2 stops42h 32m
Deal found 9/13![Delta logo]()
$1,637
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/147:08 am -
3 stops48h 27m
Mon 9/282:25 pm -
3 stops27h 12m
Deal found 9/13![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,830
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/214:37 pm -
2 stops37h 13m
Sun 10/255:20 pm -
2 stops36h 03m
Deal found 9/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,690
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/217:30 am -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 10/258:50 pm -
1 stop18h 46m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,826
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 10/253:07 pm -
1 stop21h 28m
Sun 11/18:50 pm -
1 stop26h 41m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$1,526
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/257:10 am -
3 stops48h 25m
Sun 11/12:25 pm -
3 stops28h 17m
Deal found 9/10![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,665
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 10/313:00 pm -
1 stop19h 10m
Sun 11/88:50 pm -
1 stop23h 54m
Deal found 9/8![Austrian Airlines logo]()
$1,704
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 10/3112:15 pm -
2 stops21h 55m
Sun 11/88:50 pm -
2 stops24h 26m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,708
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 10/316:10 am -
2 stops26h 00m
Sun 11/81:50 pm -
3 stops41h 44m
Deal found 9/8![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,750
Find flight deals from Richmond to South Africa
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Round-trip from | $1,397 (Expedia) |
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
RichmondCape Town
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 1/28
7:20 pm-8:05 am
2 stops29h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 2/4
8:40 pm-8:03 pm
2 stops30h 23m
$1,397
RichmondCape Town
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sun 10/25
6:00 am-6:35 pm
2 stops30h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 11/1
8:50 pm-11:26 pm
2 stops33h 36m
$1,531
RichmondCape Town
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sun 10/25
7:10 am-1:35 pm
3 stops48h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 11/1
2:25 pm-11:42 am
3 stops28h 17m
$1,665
RichmondCape Town
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 10/21
4:37 pm-11:50 am
2 stops37h 13m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/25
5:20 pm-11:23 pm
2 stops36h 03m
$1,690
RichmondCape Town
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 1/5
6:30 am-6:00 pm
2 stops28h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/17
8:50 pm-9:05 am
1 stop19h 15m
$1,703
RichmondCape Town
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 1/5
8:00 am-1:35 pm
3 stops46h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/17
2:25 pm-11:36 am
3 stops28h 11m
$1,737
RichmondCape Town
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 1/5
7:39 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop39h 56m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/17
8:50 pm-3:18 pm
1 stop25h 28m
$1,752
RichmondCape Town
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Mon 1/4
2:25 pm-7:40 am
2 stops34h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 3/1
8:50 pm-4:33 pm
1 stop26h 43m
$1,786
RichmondCape Town
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 1/2
10:40 am-7:40 am
2 stops38h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 3/3
8:50 pm-9:43 am
1 stop19h 53m
$1,786
Quickest round-trip
RichmondCape Town
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
RICCPT
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 10/21
7:30 am-5:10 pm
1 stop27h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/25
8:50 pm-9:36 am
1 stop18h 46m
$1,826
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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 September 13, 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.
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$979 | Average$1,916 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,323 | Average$1,862 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |