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R15 244 Find Cheap Flights 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 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

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Cape Town.
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21:30 - 10:20RDU-CPT
29h 50m1 stop
18:45 - 19:10CPT-RDU
30h 25m1 stop
R16 671American Airlines
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Wed, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 14
22:30 - 10:20RDU-CPT
29h 50m1 stop
22:00 - 19:10CPT-RDU
27h 10m1 stop
R16 690American Airlines
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Fri, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 23
5:37 - 12:10RDU-CPT
23h 33m2 stops
22:00 - 18:45CPT-RDU
27h 45m1 stop
R16 745
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Sat, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 25
21:35 - 12:10RDU-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
22:00 - 18:45CPT-RDU
27h 45m1 stop
R16 891British Airways
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Sat, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 25
18:32 - 21:40RDU-CPT
44h 08m2 stops
23:00 - 9:57CPT-RDU
41h 57m2 stops
R20 990
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 11
7:15 - 13:35RDU-CPT
47h 20m3 stops
23:00 - 9:57CPT-RDU
41h 57m2 stops
R21 045Kenya Airways
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 11
7:11 - 21:40RDU-CPT
32h 29m2 stops
23:00 - 16:42CPT-RDU
47h 42m2 stops
R21 118Kenya Airways
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Wed, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 24
21:35 - 12:10RDU-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
20:40 - 18:30CPT-RDU
28h 50m1 stop
R21 631British Airways
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Wed, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 12
6:00 - 14:30RDU-CPT
26h 30m2 stops
13:50 - 20:33CPT-RDU
36h 43m3 stops
R22 729Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 23
6:10 - 13:00RDU-CPT
47h 50m3 stops
14:35 - 14:03CPT-RDU
30h 28m3 stops
R28 713Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 14

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 round-trip flights from Raleigh to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Raleigh to Cape Town, Wednesday 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 559 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R34 002 and R33 068 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

R15 244
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% 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 R833 for a one-way ticket and R911 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, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Cape Town, with oneworld 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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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.
6/3Thu
2 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 45mRDU-CPT
R15 244
4/2Tue
2 stops
37h 25mRDU-CPT
R16 122
4/2Tue
3 stops
58h 26mRDU-CPT
R16 745
6/3Thu
3 stopsEthiopian Air
48h 00mRDU-CPT
R17 733
5/2Wed
2 stopsQatar Airways
33h 16mRDU-CPT
R19 581
4/2Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
28h 48mRDU-CPT
R19 691
5/2Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
19h 42mRDU-CPT
R20 533
5/2Wed
3 stopsEthiopian Air
43h 58mRDU-CPT
R22 418
4/2Tue
1 stop
27h 25mRDU-CPT
R63 044
4/2Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
42h 04mRDU-CPT
R130 827

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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.
23/12Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 20mRDU-CPT
9/1Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 23mCPT-RDU
R35 264
23/12Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 20mRDU-CPT
9/1Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
27h 22mCPT-RDU
R35 338
26/12Thu
multi-stopDelta
26h 15mRDU-CPT
7/1Tue
multi-stopDelta
23h 21mCPT-RDU
R47 617
26/12Thu
multi-stopDelta
18h 51mRDU-CPT
7/1Tue
multi-stopDelta
26h 37mCPT-RDU
R47 690
23/12Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
35h 50mRDU-CPT
8/1Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
26h 45mCPT-RDU
R56 547
23/12Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
35h 50mRDU-CPT
8/1Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
32h 30mCPT-RDU
R56 730
27/12Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 52mRDU-CPT
8/1Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
35h 14mCPT-RDU
R61 379
25/12Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
40h 47mRDU-CPT
8/1Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
34h 15mCPT-RDU
R62 275
24/12Tue
multi-stop
47h 32mRDU-CPT
6/1Mon
multi-stop
29h 11mCPT-RDU
R62 897
24/12Tue
multi-stop
24h 05mRDU-CPT
8/1Wed
multi-stop
26h 45mCPT-RDU
R65 423

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