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$1,192+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to South Africa

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RIC — JNB
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$1,192
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,903
From Richmond Byrd Intl to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($751 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($112 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 julio 3, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
vie. 9/267:55 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops57h 55mTurkish Airlines
lun. 10/64:35 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops55h 37mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
dom. 8/175:15 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops42h 35mDelta
dom. 8/248:05 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops33h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/3$1,375
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
vie. 8/157:09 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops33h 51mBritish Airways
vie. 8/226:55 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops31h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
vie. 9/265:31 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops39h 49mUnited Airlines
lun. 10/67:50 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/177:15 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops33h 45mAmerican Airlines
lun. 10/66:55 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops31h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,526
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/179:42 amRIC - CPT
3 stops44h 08mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/61:00 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops39h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,903

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RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 9/26

7:55 pm-11:50 am

2 stops57h 55m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/6

4:35 pm-6:12 pm

2 stops55h 37m

$1,192

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

dom. 8/17

5:15 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 8/24

8:05 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$1,375

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 8/15

7:09 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 51m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 8/22

6:55 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,377

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 9/26

5:31 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops39h 49m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/6

7:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 55m

$1,389

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

jue. 7/17

7:15 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/6

6:55 pm-7:58 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$1,526

RichmondCape Town

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

jue. 7/17

9:42 am-11:50 am

3 stops44h 08m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/6

1:00 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops39h 47m

$1,903

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Deals found on 7/3

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Richmond to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond to South Africa as you normally would.

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 julio 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish 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
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,895 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,093 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Richmond to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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