RDU - CPT

$630 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town departing on 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Raleigh to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,192
Typical prices: $1,099-$1,391
Delta
Sat 1/17Mon 1/26
RDU - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$630
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/7
RDU - CPT • 3 stops
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Cape Town (RDU-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Cape Town

Sat, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 26
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1:00 pm - 7:15 pm
RDU
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CPT
23h 15m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 11:07 am
CPT
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RDU
20h 37m1 stop
$1,192Delta
Sat, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 26
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7:05 am - 7:15 pm
RDU
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CPT
29h 10m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 1:56 pm
CPT
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RDU
23h 26m1 stop
$1,197Delta
Sat, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 5
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5:59 pm - 1:35 pm
RDU
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CPT
60h 36m3 stops
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2:25 pm - 2:22 pm
CPT
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RDU
30h 57m3 stops
$1,223Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
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4:49 pm - 11:35 pm
RDU
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CPT
23h 46m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 7:59 pm
CPT
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RDU
29h 29m1 stop
$1,266Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 5
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10:00 am - 11:50 am
RDU
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CPT
42h 50m2 stops
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5:15 pm - 9:30 pm
CPT
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RDU
35h 15m2 stops
$1,269Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 14
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6:00 am - 11:50 am
RDU
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CPT
46h 50m2 stops
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5:15 pm - 8:15 am
CPT
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RDU
45h 00m2 stops
$1,275Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21
American Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 10:20 am
RDU
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CPT
30h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:35 pm
CPT
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RDU
27h 45m1 stop
$1,281American Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21
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9:50 pm - 8:05 am
RDU
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CPT
28h 15m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 6:35 pm
CPT
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RDU
27h 45m1 stop
$1,282American Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21
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7:20 pm - 8:05 am
RDU
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CPT
30h 45m2 stops
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8:50 pm - 6:35 pm
CPT
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RDU
27h 45m1 stop
$1,286American Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 6:00 pm
RDU
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CPT
19h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 2:09 pm
CPT
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RDU
24h 19m1 stop
$1,292United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town departing in January.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Raleigh to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Raleigh to Cape Town, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cape Town, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Cape Town is January, where tickets cost $1,327 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,685 and $1,660 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$630
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Cape Town

  • Can I ensure that I can collect miles with my loyalty program from my flight to Cape Town from Raleigh?

    The points or miles you can accrue on your trip to Cape Town could add up, so you should use the “Alliance” filter to make sure you can collect them. So, if you are part of Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club, you can check “oneworld” and see flights with alliance partners, such as British Airways or American Airlines.

  • Which flights to Cape Town from Raleigh are the most eco-friendly?

    You may be worried about your carbon footprint as you plan to travel to Cape Town from Raleigh, since a passenger on an average flight is responsible for about 7,600 lbs of CO2. If you use the “Less CO2” sort option on your KAYAK search, you can find flights such as Delta Airlines through New York and Amsterdam that save about 38%, or 1,318 in CO2. If you prefer United, you may find a flight through Washington and Newark that saves about 33%.

  • Can I bring my pet with me on board flights from Raleigh to Cape Town?

    You can bring your pet cat, dog, or bird with you on a Delta flight to Cape Town as long as it is small enough to fit in a properly ventilated kennel that can be stowed in the seat in front of you. Your pet must be able to stand and move around in the kennel, and the kennel will count as one of your carry-on items. Additional terms and fees may apply, and there may be different rules with other airlines.

  • What kind of on-board entertainment will I have on my flight to Cape Town from Raleigh?

    If you expand the flight information on your KAYAK search, you can see what kind of entertainment will help you pass the time on your trip. For example, if you fly with Qatar Airways through Boston and Doha, you should have a seatback console to access on demand videos and other entertainment, while on United, you may be able to stream content on your device for your trip from Raleigh to Washington and then have a seatback console for your connecting flight to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town was $630 for a one-way ticket and $1,192 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Cape Town?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Cape Town from Raleigh.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Cape Town?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Cape Town, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Cape Town are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,578 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,621 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Raleigh to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Raleigh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Raleigh to Cape Town

  • With a potentially long journey for your flight to Cape Town (CPT) from Raleigh (RDU), you may want to upgrade to Delta’s Premium Select, which gives you seats with more space, a deeper recline, and a leg rest so you can fly in comfort.
  • Have a lot to pack for your flight from Raleigh to Cape Town? You should check the bag icons over the fares to see that Air Canada and Ethiopian Air include one carry-on and one piece of check-in luggage, while others only include a carry-on.
  • To make sure that you have enough time to check in and go through security for your flight to Cape Town from Raleigh, you should get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) at least 2 hours before your scheduled departure time.
  • You may want to break up your journey to Cape Town from Raleigh with one or more layovers. You can choose to fly with British Airways, which usually stops in London and Johannesburg, or American Airlines, which may stop in New York City and Doha.
  • If you are a US citizen, you do not need a visa for your flight to Cape Town from Raleigh, if you are staying for less than three months. Your passport should still be valid for a month after your planned departure date, and it should have at least two empty pages.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Raleigh to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8005 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
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I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

10.0 ExcellentMargaret, Dec 2025
BOS - PIT
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I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

None of the airplane features were available during the flight.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Getting to the flight was arduous and lengthy. The flight itself was good but the food option wasn’t a good selection. I need to do a Kosher option on my return. Flight crew were nice

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Not great experience - we were super late boarding due to issues with aircraft. Then when we finally all got onboard and seated and they started taxiing out to the runway they just stopped then turned around and went back to the airport. Apparently the crew “ran out of time” to legally fly us. They mentioned that they were about 2 minutes away from taking off. I understand the rules and safety but kinda wonder why they would have bothered boarding us in the first place? Had to go all the way back and de plane and then wait in a HUGE line to get a hotel (this is somewhere around 2:30am) finally got to hotel by Uber (no shuttle after 20min so gave up) and they ended up putting us all back on the same aircraft at 10am next morning so got about 2.5 hours sleep. They did give us. $250 credit, but it was a São Paulo Brazil flight out of Dulles. The flight and everything was fine.

United overall experience is great these days. Airport experience was very organized. Staff on flight were great. App and information as good as it gets.

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

They charged a fee for 1st bag checked. Others in same party were free.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

Did not understand a single word the attendant said on the pa system. I was glad it was not an emergency.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

You can plug your phone in & use their wifi to watch movies, etc, but the plane’s wifi was disconnected for most of the flight.

The trip was smooth but the crew were very abrupt, snatching things before finished and being quite snappy when asked questions.

Very below average , plane from Dallas to Toyko was very poor designed plane. I had to sit for 13 hours next to fat man. Really bad seat and entertainment screen sucked

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