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Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to South Africa from $1,117

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/26. 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.
RIC — JNB
May 21 — May 281
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to South Africa?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to South Africa. Flights to South Africa from Richmond, Virginia in February are about $1,735 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $1,040.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to South Africa (RIC - ZA)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond, Virginia to South Africa as you normally would.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Richmond to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Richmond and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Richmond to South Africa. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Fri 10/186:35 amRIC - CPT
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/258:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,631
Fri 10/187:59 pmRIC - CPT
1 stop37h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/258:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop23h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,732
Sun 7/216:30 amRIC - CPT
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/268:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,981

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Richmond to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Richmond and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Ethiopian Air flights from Richmond to South Africa. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Fri 10/1810:35 amRIC - CPT
2 stops45h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/252:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops28h 58mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,708
Fri 9/610:35 amRIC - CPT
2 stops45h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/112:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 03mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,939
Fri 10/186:07 pmRIC - CPT
3 stops36h 53mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/252:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops28h 58mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,977
Fri 9/66:14 pmRIC - CPT
3 stops37h 31mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/112:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 03mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$2,137

Richmond to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Richmond and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Richmond to South Africa in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 9/66:05 amRIC - CPT
2 stops33h 20mDelta
Wed 9/1111:15 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops29h 23mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,493
Fri 10/186:07 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops39h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/255:45 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops30h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,570
Fri 10/186:35 amRIC - CPT
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/258:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,631
Fri 10/1810:35 amRIC - CPT
2 stops45h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/252:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops28h 58mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,708
Fri 10/187:59 pmRIC - CPT
1 stop37h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/258:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop23h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,732
Fri 9/610:35 amRIC - CPT
2 stops45h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/112:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops49h 03mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,939
Fri 10/186:07 pmRIC - CPT
3 stops36h 53mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/252:35 pmCPT - RIC
3 stops28h 58mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,977
Sun 7/216:30 amRIC - CPT
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/268:00 pmCPT - RIC
1 stop19h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,981
Sun 7/216:20 pmRIC - CPT
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/268:00 pmCPT - RIC
2 stops31h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,032

One-way flights to South Africa from Richmond

Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Richmond to South Africa. Those seeking round-trip flights from Richmond to South Africa should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Wed 6/266:31 amRIC - CPT
2 stops47h 19mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,117
Wed 6/266:41 pmRIC - CPT
3 stops59h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,319
Wed 6/268:05 pmRIC - CPT
1 stop37h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$4,997

Find flights from Richmond to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/6

2 stops33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/11

2 stops29h 23m

$1,493

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/18

2 stops39h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/25

2 stops30h 43m

$1,570

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/18

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/25

1 stop19h 38m

$1,631

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/18

2 stops45h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/25

3 stops28h 58m

$1,708

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/18

1 stop37h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/25

1 stop23h 33m

$1,732

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/6

2 stops45h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/11

3 stops49h 03m

$1,939

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/18

3 stops36h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/25

3 stops28h 58m

$1,977

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 7/21

2 stops28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/26

1 stop19h 38m

$1,981

Richmond Byrd IntlCape Town Intl

RIC - CPT

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 7/21

2 stops32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/26

2 stops31h 34m

$2,032

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Ethiopian Air from Richmond to South Africa have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,707 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
787 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to South Africa?

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Richmond to South Africa. It is only a 6.9 mi journey to Byrd Intl (RIC) from Richmond’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to South Africa for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to South Africa for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $1,493, but on average you can expect to pay $1,948.

  • What does RIC to JNB mean?

    Richmond Byrd Intl Airport is RIC and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is JNB. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), East London Airport (ELS).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Richmond to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Richmond to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Richmond to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Richmond to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Richmond to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Richmond to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Richmond, Virginia to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Richmond, Virginia to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/15.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Richmond to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,203Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,242Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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