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Flight deals from Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.290 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.1.290 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.290 €, select.
Cape Town.1.376 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.376 €, select.
Cape Town.1.384 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Icelandair and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.384 €, select.
Cape Town.1.538 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Mon, 28 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.538 €, select.
Cape Town.1.552 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Mon, 24 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.552 €, select.
Cape Town.1.908 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.908 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town is 1.290 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from 1.290 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cape Town Airport on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Raleigh / Durham Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Kenya Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, making Cape Town seven hours ahead of Durham.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your RDU to CPT flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cape Town Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between RDU and CPT:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Washington Dulles Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • Currently, 619 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.290 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to CPT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cape Town Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RDU to CPT.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

  • When it comes to Raleigh / Durham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cape Town Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you'll want to see. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.

  • Worcester is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without a visit to Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.

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