RIC - CPT

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,688
Typical prices: $1,234-$1,975
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/12Mon 12/3
RIC - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$1,052
Typical prices: $1,108-$1,211
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/8
RIC - CPT • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Richmond and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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October
Cheapest • 38% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Cheapest • Avg $1,292 (round-trip)
Newark (EWR)
Shortest trip • 18h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Cape Town (RIC-CPT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Cape Town

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Dec 3
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3:34 pm - 11:00 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
48h 26m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Istanbul
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5:15 pm - 7:55 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
45h 40m2 stops Istanbul Boston Logan Intl
$1,688Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 17
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10:07 am - 6:00 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 53m1 stop Newark
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8:50 pm - 4:35 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
26h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
$1,732SWISS
Fri, Dec 11 - Fri, Dec 18
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6:57 pm - 11:00 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
69h 03m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Istanbul
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5:15 pm - 7:52 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
45h 37m2 stops Istanbul Boston Logan Intl
$1,760Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Jan 17
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6:26 am - 4:10 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:50 pm - 8:15 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
30h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
$1,780United Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Mon, Jan 18
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11:45 am - 4:10 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
45h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:50 pm - 11:43 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
21h 53m1 stop Newark
$1,795United Airlines
Sun, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 17
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12:23 pm - 1:35 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
66h 12m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
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2:25 pm - 11:43 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
28h 18m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,814Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 14
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6:26 am - 4:10 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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9:30 am - 6:45 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
40h 15m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Newark
$1,834United Airlines
Sun, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 17
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2:20 pm - 6:00 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 40m1 stop Newark
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8:50 pm - 9:32 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
19h 42m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,840Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Sat, Jan 16
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10:24 am - 4:10 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
46h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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9:30 am - 6:35 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
40h 05m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,849United Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 13
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6:26 am - 4:10 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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9:30 am - 4:35 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
38h 05m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Newark
$1,854United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Cape Town flights

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Richmond to Cape Town?

SWISS ($1,732) and United Airlines ($1,780) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Richmond to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Key details for Richmond to Cape Town flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$1,052
Beat the crowds with an average 79% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 27% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Richmond to Cape Town

When to book flights from Richmond to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond 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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Your Richmond to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Cape Town?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Cape Town:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Richmond to Cape Town?

    A nonstop flight from Richmond to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 7,877 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond to Cape Town?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Cape Town flight?

    Round-trip flights from Richmond to Cape Town range from $1,234 to $1,975, with an average of $1,586 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,234 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Richmond to Cape Town changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,688 to $8,371. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Richmond to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Richmond to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,283, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

    Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Sixt
    • Europcar
    • Woodford
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Cape Town?

    Flights from Richmond to Cape Town usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Cape Town pass through?

    One-stop flights from Richmond to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Newark (EWR) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 25% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Cape Town?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Richmond to Cape Town. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $1,292 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,486, a difference of $1,194.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Richmond to Cape Town?

    Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 49m, compared with 19h via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 20h 36m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Richmond and Cape Town?

    Cape Town is 6 hours ahead of Richmond (South Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Sea Point Pavilion and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Richmond to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $1,292, about $1,194 less than Thursday fares (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Cape Town trip for October. Fares historically average $979 round-trip in that month - typically $1,507 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

    • Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
    • Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
    • Mbalentle

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