RDU - JNB

$601 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,288
Typical prices: $1,594-$1,318
Ethiopian Air
Wed 10/28Wed 11/11
RDU - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$601
Typical prices: $761-$1,199
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/30
RDU - JNB • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,288 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • Avg $2,290 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 38m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg (RDU-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 am - 1:05 pm
RDU
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JNB
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 1:55 pm
JNB
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RDU
30h 25m
3 stops
$1,288Ethiopian Air
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 5
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10:59 am - 8:20 am
RDU
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JNB
39h 21m
2 stops
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9:45 am - 5:34 pm
JNB
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RDU
37h 49m
2 stops
$1,316Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 3
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6:45 pm - 8:20 am
RDU
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JNB
55h 35m
2 stops
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9:50 am - 10:25 am
JNB
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RDU
54h 35m
2 stops
$1,329Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:20 pm - 3:55 am
RDU
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JNB
32h 35m
3 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 1:55 pm
JNB
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RDU
30h 25m
3 stops
$1,349Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
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9:10 am - 8:20 am
RDU
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JNB
41h 10m
2 stops
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9:50 am - 5:03 pm
JNB
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RDU
38h 13m
2 stops
$1,376Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 am - 1:05 pm
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JNB
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 1:55 pm
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RDU
30h 25m
3 stops
$1,395Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
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6:00 am - 1:05 pm
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JNB
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 1:55 pm
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RDU
30h 25m
3 stops
$1,405Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 am - 1:05 pm
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JNB
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 1:55 pm
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RDU
30h 25m
3 stops
$1,407Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 am - 1:05 pm
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JNB
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 11:33 pm
JNB
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RDU
40h 03m
3 stops
$1,419Ethiopian Air
Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 9
Qatar Airways Logo
7:34 pm - 9:00 am
RDU
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JNB
31h 26m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:55 pm - 11:33 pm
JNB
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RDU
32h 38m
2 stops
$1,424Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in October.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is September, where tickets cost $1,303 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,121 and $1,866 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$601
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Johannesburg 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 Raleigh to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $601 for a one-way ticket and $1,288 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Johannesburg?

    Raleigh airport is called Raleigh-Durham and the only airport in Johannesburg is Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,836 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,867 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and JNB 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 Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Johannesburg. 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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DeltaOverall score based on 8395 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
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Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
PHL - ATL
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Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

The crew were efficient. The pilots seemed professional. It was a bit chilly in our seats. The sheet provided weren’t very helpful.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

I flew from Santa Fe to Denver to catch a flight to London and the transfer of my luggage on arrival at Denver to the London flight worked perfectly. The crew on the ground and on board for the London flight were so friendly and efficient.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

These airplanes should be illegal. The seats are two tight, it is a safety issue. Wheelchair support was ridiculously slow. We almost missed our flight.

It was a short flight so I was expecting too much

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

I felt scammed. The priced advertised was different than what I paid. I paid the whole some online. I then got a call 20 minutes later saying I need to paid 70 more person. She said the price online is not the guaranteed price.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

It was a good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight [I629/352] . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

I will fly this going forward especially for ORD to EBB and the reverse.

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

Flight delay from Nairobi to JFK causing me to miss my connection. While at NBO waiting more than 5 hours for departure, no Kenyan Air representative made any announcement as to why the delay or when a new time would be given.

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

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