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R22 606 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Cape Town

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Cape Town departing on 16/9. 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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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 return 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.

Recent return flight deals from Raleigh to Cape Town

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Cape Town.
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18:45 - 22:10RDU-CPT
45h 25m2 stops
14:30 - 12:36CPT-RDU
28h 06m3 stops
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Tue, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 21
7:00 - 13:40RDU-CPT
48h 40m3 stops
14:30 - 13:22CPT-RDU
28h 52m3 stops
R23 007
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Sun, May 11 - Sun, May 18
6:00 - 11:50RDU-CPT
47h 50m2 stops
16:35 - 22:14CPT-RDU
59h 39m2 stops
R23 061Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 29
6:00 - 11:50RDU-CPT
47h 50m2 stops
16:35 - 16:43CPT-RDU
54h 08m2 stops
R23 353Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 29
6:00 - 13:45RDU-CPT
25h 45m2 stops
13:50 - 23:46CPT-RDU
39h 56m3 stops
R24 319Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 4 - Sun, May 11
18:15 - 9:45RDU-CPT
57h 30m2 stops
7:00 - 13:40CPT-RDU
36h 40m2 stops
R25 267British Airways
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Sun, May 11 - Sun, May 18
18:15 - 11:00RDU-CPT
34h 45m1 stop
9:00 - 13:40CPT-RDU
34h 40m2 stops
R25 650British Airways
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Sun, May 11 - Sun, May 18
6:00 - 17:10RDU-CPT
29h 10m2 stops
20:00 - 9:29CPT-RDU
19h 29m1 stop
R26 871United Airlines
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Sun, May 4 - Sun, May 11
18:15 - 17:20RDU-CPT
41h 05m2 stops
18:05 - 13:45CPT-RDU
25h 40m1 stop
R27 728United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 21
6:00 - 13:45RDU-CPT
25h 45m2 stops
13:50 - 23:46CPT-RDU
39h 56m3 stops
R27 965Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 11 - Sun, May 18

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.
For Raleigh to Cape Town, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Raleigh, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being 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 April, where tickets cost R24 429 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R39 706 and R32 104 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R22 606
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 38% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive 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 R1 240 for a return ticket.

  • 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, 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.

  • 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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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.
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