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Find cheap flights from Raleigh to Cape Town from R16 880

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 23/6. 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.
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Cheap flight deals 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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6:20 - 12:45RDU-CPT
48h 25m2 stops
14:30 - 13:45CPT-RDU
29h 15m3 stops
R20 116
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Thu, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 30
19:55 - 13:40RDU-CPT
59h 45m3 stops
14:30 - 15:56CPT-RDU
31h 26m3 stops
R20 229
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Fri, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 30
6:20 - 12:45RDU-CPT
48h 25m2 stops
14:30 - 15:56CPT-RDU
31h 26m3 stops
R20 627Kenya Airways
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Thu, Oct 10 - Fri, Nov 1
6:20 - 13:40RDU-CPT
49h 20m3 stops
14:30 - 13:45CPT-RDU
29h 15m3 stops
R21 119Kenya Airways
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Sat, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 29
18:15 - 11:00RDU-CPT
34h 45m1 stop
18:40 - 13:00CPT-RDU
24h 20m1 stop
R22 689British Airways
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
9:50 - 11:00RDU-CPT
43h 10m2 stops
18:40 - 13:10CPT-RDU
24h 30m1 stop
R23 768American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 6
13:30 - 11:00RDU-CPT
39h 30m2 stops
20:55 - 19:35CPT-RDU
28h 40m1 stop
R23 825British Airways
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Sun, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 29
9:50 - 11:00RDU-CPT
43h 10m2 stops
18:40 - 20:00CPT-RDU
31h 20m2 stops
R23 938American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 6
9:50 - 17:50RDU-CPT
26h 00m1 stop
21:30 - 10:29CPT-RDU
18h 59m1 stop
R25 093Delta
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Mon, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 6
7:15 - 17:50RDU-CPT
28h 35m1 stop
21:15 - 18:39CPT-RDU
27h 24m1 stop
R26 985Delta
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Sat, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 29

Flights from Raleigh to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from Raleigh to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Raleigh to Cape Town, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Raleigh, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 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 R22 917 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of tickets is R38 642 and R37 734 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Cape Town, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 37 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Cape Town?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Raleigh to Cape Town were found on Kenya Airways (R20 627) and British Airways (R22 689). Lufthansa proposed the cheapest one-way flight at R16 880.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

R16 880
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Raleigh to Cape Town

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 R892 for a one-way ticket and R1 063 for a return.

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

    On your way to Cape Town, you’ll fly out from Raleigh-Durham. You’ll be landing at Cape Town Intl.

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

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline.

  • 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.

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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.
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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Raleigh to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
23/6Sun
2 stopsLufthansa
39h 20mRDU-CPT
R16 880
23/6Sun
3 stops
58h 02mRDU-CPT
R20 816
23/6Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
37h 25mRDU-CPT
R22 614

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Last minute flights from Raleigh to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Raleigh to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
17/4Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
45h 19mRDU-CPT
28/4Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
30h 06mCPT-RDU
R27 288
17/4Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 20mRDU-CPT
29/4Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 21mCPT-RDU
R28 045
17/4Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
45h 19mRDU-CPT
28/4Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
30h 06mCPT-RDU
R28 518
17/4Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
45h 19mRDU-CPT
29/4Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 21mCPT-RDU
R30 694
17/4Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 11mRDU-CPT
28/4Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
56h 57mCPT-RDU
R33 741
17/4Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 11mRDU-CPT
29/4Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
41h 07mCPT-RDU
R34 592
17/4Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 11mRDU-CPT
29/4Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
35h 43mCPT-RDU
R35 993
17/4Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 55mRDU-CPT
28/4Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 20mCPT-RDU
R36 523
17/4Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 00mRDU-CPT
28/4Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
28h 35mCPT-RDU
R36 542
17/4Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
37h 39mRDU-CPT
29/4Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 13mCPT-RDU
R36 560

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Raleigh - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

Raleigh (RDU)United States

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

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Cape Town - Raleigh

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