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R17 984 Find cheap flights from Raleigh to Cape Town

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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Cape Town (RDU-CPT)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Raleigh to Cape Town currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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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21:30 - 12:10RDU-CPT
31h 40m1 stop
18:45 - 18:30CPT-RDU
30h 45m1 stop
R19 721American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 22
21:30 - 12:10RDU-CPT
31h 40m1 stop
18:45 - 17:08CPT-RDU
29h 23m2 stops
R19 902American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 22
7:10 - 13:35RDU-CPT
47h 25m3 stops
14:25 - 12:47CPT-RDU
28h 22m3 stops
R21 910Kenya Airways
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Tue, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 18
21:35 - 12:10RDU-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
18:45 - 18:45CPT-RDU
31h 00m1 stop
R22 001British Airways
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Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 26
18:32 - 13:35RDU-CPT
60h 03m3 stops
14:25 - 12:41CPT-RDU
29h 16m3 stops
R22 019
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Sat, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 26
21:35 - 12:10RDU-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
18:45 - 17:01CPT-RDU
29h 16m2 stops
R22 182British Airways
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Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 26
6:05 - 13:45RDU-CPT
25h 40m2 stops
13:50 - 13:55CPT-RDU
30h 05m3 stops
R22 309Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Mar 30 - Sun, Apr 27
7:10 - 12:55RDU-CPT
46h 45m2 stops
14:25 - 12:41CPT-RDU
29h 16m3 stops
R23 611
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Thu, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 26
6:10 - 13:00RDU-CPT
47h 50m3 stops
13:50 - 15:58CPT-RDU
33h 08m3 stops
R23 828Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 26
7:10 - 13:35RDU-CPT
47h 25m3 stops
14:25 - 12:41CPT-RDU
29h 16m3 stops
R28 478Kenya Airways
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Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 26
14:33 - 10:55RDU-CPT
37h 22m2 stops
R17 984Lufthansa
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Tue, Dec 3
15:17 - 22:30RDU-CPT
48h 13m3 stops
R18 907
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Tue, Dec 3
6:30 - 16:10RDU-CPT
26h 40m2 stops
R21 386United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 12
5:30 - 19:00RDU-CPT
30h 30m2 stops
R21 494Delta
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Sat, Jan 4
16:05 - 11:05RDU-CPT
36h 00m3 stops
R24 082
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Sat, Jan 4
20:00 - 7:55RDU-CPT
52h 55m2 stops
R25 366Virgin Atlantic
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Sat, Jan 4
8:16 - 19:00RDU-CPT
27h 44m1 stop
R28 804Delta
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Sat, Jan 4
14:55 - 16:10RDU-CPT
18h 15m1 stop
R30 432United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 12
6:00 - 13:45RDU-CPT
48h 45m3 stops
R35 010Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Jan 4
6:00 - 13:00RDU-CPT
48h 00m3 stops
R36 095Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Dec 12
21:35 - 12:10RDU-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
18:45 - 18:30CPT-RDU
30h 45m1 stop
R19 667American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 4
17:46 - 12:10RDU-CPT
35h 24m2 stops
20:40 - 18:30CPT-RDU
28h 50m1 stop
R19 757American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 4
6:00 - 14:30RDU-CPT
25h 30m2 stops
13:50 - 13:27CPT-RDU
30h 37m3 stops
R20 354Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 5
9:29 - 21:40RDU-CPT
29h 11m2 stops
23:00 - 12:04CPT-RDU
44h 04m2 stops
R21 132Kenya Airways
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 5
9:29 - 21:40RDU-CPT
29h 11m2 stops
14:30 - 12:04CPT-RDU
28h 34m3 stops
R21 205Kenya Airways
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Mon, Nov 25 - Fri, Dec 6
6:00 - 13:45RDU-CPT
48h 45m3 stops
13:50 - 13:27CPT-RDU
30h 37m3 stops
R24 154Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 5
9:29 - 13:35RDU-CPT
45h 06m3 stops
14:25 - 12:37CPT-RDU
29h 12m3 stops
R25 909
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Tue, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 3
21:35 - 8:00RDU-CPT
27h 25m1 stop
20:50 - 18:30CPT-RDU
28h 40m1 stop
R29 329British Airways
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 5
5:38 - 12:10RDU-CPT
23h 32m2 stops
20:50 - 18:30CPT-RDU
28h 40m1 stop
R29 401British Airways
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 5
16:00 - 7:40RDU-CPT
32h 40m2 stops
18:30 - 9:53CPT-RDU
46h 23m2 stops
R29 509
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Tue, Nov 26 - Fri, Dec 6

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 Wednesday 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 Sundays.

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 April, where tickets cost R24 787 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, where the average cost of tickets is R33 617 and R32 694 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 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 95 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

October

Cheapest flight

R17 984
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% 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.
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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 R994 for a one-way ticket and R1 090 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 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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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.
3/12Tue
2 stopsLufthansa
37h 22mRDU-CPT
R17 984
3/12Tue
3 stops
48h 13mRDU-CPT
R18 907
12/12Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
26h 40mRDU-CPT
R21 386
4/1Sat
2 stopsDelta
30h 30mRDU-CPT
R21 494
4/1Sat
3 stops
36h 00mRDU-CPT
R24 082
4/1Sat
2 stopsVirgin Atlantic
52h 55mRDU-CPT
R25 366
4/1Sat
1 stopDelta
27h 44mRDU-CPT
R28 804
12/12Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
18h 15mRDU-CPT
R30 432
4/1Sat
3 stopsEthiopian Air
48h 45mRDU-CPT
R35 010
12/12Thu
3 stopsEthiopian Air
48h 00mRDU-CPT
R36 095

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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.
26/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
31h 35mRDU-CPT
4/12Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
30h 45mCPT-RDU
R19 667
26/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
35h 24mRDU-CPT
4/12Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 50mCPT-RDU
R19 757
25/11Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 30mRDU-CPT
5/12Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
30h 37mCPT-RDU
R20 354
25/11Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
29h 11mRDU-CPT
5/12Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
44h 04mCPT-RDU
R21 132
25/11Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
29h 11mRDU-CPT
6/12Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
28h 34mCPT-RDU
R21 205
25/11Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
48h 45mRDU-CPT
5/12Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
30h 37mCPT-RDU
R24 154
26/11Tue
multi-stop
45h 06mRDU-CPT
3/12Tue
multi-stop
29h 12mCPT-RDU
R25 909
25/11Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
27h 25mRDU-CPT
5/12Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 40mCPT-RDU
R29 329
25/11Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 32mRDU-CPT
5/12Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 40mCPT-RDU
R29 401
26/11Tue
multi-stop
32h 40mRDU-CPT
6/12Fri
multi-stop
46h 23mCPT-RDU
R29 509

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