RDU - JNB

$1,275 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,275
Typical prices: $1,379-$1,571
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/15Mon 10/19
RDU - JNB • 2 stops
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There are currently no direct flights between Raleigh and Johannesburg. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $2,287 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 42m (one-way)
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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

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
Etihad Airways Logo
1:20 pm - 8:15 am
RDU
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JNB
36h 55m
2 stops
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9:45 am - 5:47 pm
JNB
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RDU
38h 02m
2 stops
$1,275Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
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7:13 am - 3:50 pm
RDU
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JNB
26h 37m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 12:18 pm
JNB
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RDU
25h 18m
2 stops
$1,278Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
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7:13 am - 3:50 pm
RDU
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JNB
26h 37m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 12:18 pm
JNB
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RDU
25h 18m
2 stops
$1,281Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
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7:10 am - 3:50 pm
RDU
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JNB
26h 40m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 12:18 pm
JNB
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RDU
25h 18m
2 stops
$1,282Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
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7:13 am - 3:50 pm
RDU
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JNB
26h 37m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 12:18 pm
JNB
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RDU
25h 18m
2 stops
$1,286Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Oct 5
Etihad Airways Logo
5:50 pm - 8:20 am
RDU
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JNB
32h 30m
2 stops
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9:45 am - 5:47 pm
JNB
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RDU
38h 02m
2 stops
$1,292Etihad Airways
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Oct 5
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11:00 am - 8:20 am
RDU
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JNB
39h 20m
2 stops
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9:45 am - 5:47 pm
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RDU
38h 02m
2 stops
$1,315Etihad Airways
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:23 pm - 8:20 am
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JNB
31h 57m
2 stops
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9:50 am - 8:19 pm
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RDU
41h 29m
2 stops
$1,316Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Oct 3
Etihad Airways Logo
5:50 pm - 8:20 am
RDU
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JNB
32h 30m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 am - 5:47 pm
JNB
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RDU
62h 02m
2 stops
$1,322Etihad Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 25
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7:00 am - 10:55 am
RDU
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JNB
45h 55m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 2:24 pm
JNB
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RDU
27h 24m
2 stops
$1,339Kenya Airways
Booking Insights

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 March, where tickets cost $1,311 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,121 and $1,843 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 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$1,275
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% 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 $1,275 for a round-trip ticket.

  • 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, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam 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 $1,840 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 $1,846 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 8454 reviews
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7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2026
RDU - LGA
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Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

Everything was good except wifi and a leaking drink chiller. The floor was all wet and my bag was soaked. Did not notice until debarking. Have not heard back from Delta. Even though this was leg one of an international flight in first class, they denied access to their Sky Club - very disappointing!

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Flight was 3 hours late so only had an OK experience

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

Flight was late. Club was full. Experience is exactly what I expected.

Everything would be much better if Kayak stopped nosing into my business with Delta.

I didn’t have a seat assignment and my seat was very dirty on the flight from Frankfurt to Budapest.

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Food is terrible. Flight is outdated and seats are not comfy.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

Boarding was easy. RDU gates can get crowded, be prepared to be patient. Flight was smooth, with excellent service. Pilots really provided a lot of visibility into flight details. Plane and seats were clean and serviceable. TY!

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Got automatically assigned middle seats unless you fork out extra money for a seat assignment, not impressed.

Late by nearly 2 hours due to taking that long to change a tire on the plane.

The boarding on this Air Canada flight from Toronto to Barcelona was a complete mess. The ticket was written under United but they were actually Air Canada flights. We went from one end of the Toronto airport to the complete other side.

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

Sitting arrangement is very poor and for entertainment options for Bollywood fans , need to add more movies and Hindi TV shows . Bcz mostly Indian people are spend more money to fly with Qatar so for their better entertainments please add more good TV shows . Thank you

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

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.

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

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

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

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

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

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

Few movies to choose from. They did not board by zone

Fight excellent but we were not contacted when flight departure was changed to 4 hours earlier; which caused us to almost miss our flight

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