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$811 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Cape Town

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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

Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 12:10 pmRDU-CPT
32h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 5:45 pmCPT-RDU
29h 50m1 stop
$1,088American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
6:31 pm - 8:05 amRDU-CPT
30h 34m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 5:45 pmCPT-RDU
29h 50m1 stop
$1,093American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 12:10 pmRDU-CPT
32h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:24 pmCPT-RDU
28h 34m2 stops
$1,098American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 am - 1:45 pmRDU-CPT
24h 45m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 2:08 pmCPT-RDU
31h 18m3 stops
$1,187Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 1:35 pmRDU-CPT
59h 36m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 6:50 pmCPT-RDU
35h 25m3 stops
$1,221Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 am - 2:35 pmRDU-CPT
26h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 2:08 pmCPT-RDU
31h 18m3 stops
$1,232Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 12:10 pmRDU-CPT
32h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 5:35 pmCPT-RDU
28h 00m1 stop
$1,262Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 24
Delta Logo
6:40 pm - 5:50 pmRDU-CPT
17h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 11:29 amCPT-RDU
21h 24m1 stop
$1,371Delta
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Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 24
Delta Logo
6:40 pm - 5:50 pmRDU-CPT
17h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 10:58 pmCPT-RDU
32h 53m2 stops
$1,375Delta
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Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 24
United Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 5:20 pmRDU-CPT
43h 58m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 9:43 pmCPT-RDU
31h 43m2 stops
$1,385United Airlines
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Everything you should know

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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $1,088 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,088
Overall average: $1,659
American Airlines
Tue 11/4Tue 11/18
RDU - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$811
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/16
RDU - CPT • 3 stops
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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.

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 March, where tickets cost $1,378 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,895 and $1,709 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$811
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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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 $811 for a one-way ticket and $1,088 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?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Cape Town, with Star Alliance 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 $1,660 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 $1,689 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.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7957 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
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The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025GFK - MSP
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The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Quick check in. Everything went smooth. I don't know what can be done about airline food.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Terrible. They wouldn't allow me on my flight on the 14th..

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

Tastless food and too obvious lack of enthusiasm for service in the economy vesus business class

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

Boarding: Boarding was a bit of a mess. Our tickets indicated "BC" for Business Class, but we and many others were confused as that was not indicated anywhere in the airport, so we didn't know when we're supposed to board. The airplane: The airplane was nice. However, we sat near the back of the business class cabin and the flight attendants and passengers from other cabins would constantly move the curtain (which was very loud), preventing me from fallling asleep on my 8 hour flight. The flight crew: Amazing, generally. However, they nearly forgot to serve breakfast to me. The flight food: I was able to select my meal for dinner, which was really good. Breakfast was a bit of a mess, however. The crew forgot to serve me breakfast until the last minute. Very little was available by the time they remembered. The entertainment: Paltry, underwhelming, and dated. Not one new movie was available. Bottom line: For the money, you might want to consider other options for your international business class flights.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

Flight was delayed. Staff at the gate effectively and proactively communicated about the delay.

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

Was a normal flight but it was delayed, and there wasn't an explanation.

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