What is the cheapest airline that flies from Richmond Byrd Intl to South Africa?

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Richmond Byrd Intl to South Africa

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Richmond according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to South Africa are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to South Africa?

As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$1,326 Cheap Flights from Richmond to South Africa in 2026

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7:30 am - 5:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m1 stop Newark

8:50 pm - 9:36 amCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

18h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,326United Airlines

mer., oct. 21 - dim., oct. 25

6:02 pm - 5:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 08m1 stop Newark

8:50 pm - 8:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$1,331United Airlines

mer., oct. 21 - dim., oct. 25

1:07 pm - 5:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:40 am - 6:08 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

40h 28m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,636Delta

jeu., sept. 17 - mer., sept. 23

12:55 pm - 5:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 55m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:40 am - 4:19 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

38h 39m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,641Delta

jeu., sept. 17 - mer., sept. 23

5:05 pm - 5:45 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

8:30 am - 5:07 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

39h 37m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,930Multiple Airlines

mer., déc. 30 - mer., janv. 6

8:00 am - 1:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

11:25 pm - 5:07 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

48h 42m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,947Kenya Airways

mer., déc. 30 - mer., janv. 6

8:00 am - 1:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

2:25 pm - 5:07 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

33h 42m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,947Kenya Airways

mer., déc. 30 - mer., janv. 6

5:40 pm - 6:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:30 am - 5:07 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

40h 37m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,956Delta

mer., déc. 30 - mer., janv. 6

7:55 pm - 2:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 9:54 amCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

48h 44m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Newark

$2,002Ethiopian Air

ven., sept. 11 - jeu., sept. 24

7:00 am - 1:00 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

48h 00m3 stops Newark Lome Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 9:54 amCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

50h 04m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Newark

$2,203Ethiopian Air

ven., sept. 11 - jeu., sept. 24

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Delta flights from Richmond to South Africa

Our best Delta deals on Richmond to South Africa flight tickets

Delta

Sep 17

RIC1:07 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

22h 43m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

Sep 23

CPT7:40 amCape Town Intl

40h 28m

2 stops

RIC6:08 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,636

Delta

Sep 17

RIC12:55 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

22h 55m

2 stops

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

Sep 23

CPT7:40 amCape Town Intl

38h 39m

2 stops

RIC4:19 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,641

Delta

Dec 30

RIC5:40 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

17h 55m

1 stop

CPT6:35 pmCape Town Intl

Jan 6

CPT7:30 amCape Town Intl

40h 37m

2 stops

RIC5:07 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,956

United Airlines flights from Richmond to South Africa

Our best United Airlines deals on Richmond to South Africa flight tickets

United Airlines

Oct 21

RIC7:30 amRichmond Byrd Intl

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 25

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

18h 46m

1 stop

RIC9:36 amRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,326

United Airlines

Oct 21

RIC1:00 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

22h 10m

2 stops

CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 25

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

27h 23m

2 stops

RIC6:13 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,331

United Airlines

Sep 11

RIC2:40 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl

Sep 24

CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl

29h 10m

1 stop

RIC7:00 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,766

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RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

mer. 10/21

7:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 10/25

8:50 pm-9:36 am

1 stop18h 46m

$1,326

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

mer. 10/21

6:02 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop17h 08m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 10/25

8:50 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,331

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

jeu. 9/17

1:07 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 43m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 9/23

7:40 am-6:08 pm

2 stops40h 28m

$1,636

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

jeu. 9/17

12:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 9/23

7:40 am-4:19 pm

2 stops38h 39m

$1,641

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

mer. 12/30

5:05 pm-5:45 am

2 stops29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 1/6

8:30 am-5:07 pm

2 stops39h 37m

$1,930

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

mer. 12/30

8:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops46h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 1/6

11:25 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops48h 42m

$1,947

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

mer. 12/30

8:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops46h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 1/6

2:25 pm-5:07 pm

3 stops33h 42m

$1,947

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

mer. 12/30

5:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 1/6

7:30 am-5:07 pm

2 stops40h 37m

$1,956

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

ven. 9/11

7:55 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 9/24

3:10 pm-9:54 am

3 stops48h 44m

$2,002

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

ven. 9/11

7:00 am-1:00 pm

3 stops48h 00m

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 9/24

1:50 pm-9:54 am

3 stops50h 04m

$2,203

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Best Price Found	$1,393
Fastest flight time	22h 43m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Richmond in the past 72 hours is $1,393. The best round-trip flight deal from Richmond to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,326.

The fastest flight from Richmond to South Africa takes 22h 43m

There are no direct flights from Richmond to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Richmond to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Richmond to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to South Africa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to South Africa?
As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Richmond to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $979	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,102 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,323	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,968 reviews		Search American Airlines flights

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