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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Cape Town.C$1,682 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 20, returning Tue, Feb 3.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Jan 20, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Feb 3, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,682, select.
Cape Town.C$1,748 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 24, returning Thu, May 1.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Apr 24, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Thu, May 1, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,748, select.
Cape Town.C$1,749 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 17, returning Mon, Sep 8.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, Aug 17, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Mon, Sep 8, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,749, select.
Cape Town.C$1,752 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 3, returning Thu, Oct 9.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, Oct 3, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Oct 9, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,752, select.
Cape Town.C$1,768 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 4, returning Wed, Jun 11.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Jun 4, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Cape Town on Wed, Jun 11, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,768, select.
Cape Town.C$1,769 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 25, returning Sat, Nov 8.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, Oct 25, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Sat, Nov 8, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,769, select.
Cape Town.C$1,774 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 20, returning Fri, Jan 30.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Jan 20, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Jan 30, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,774, select.
Cape Town.C$1,806 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 28, returning Tue, Dec 9.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, Nov 28, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Dec 9, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,806, select.

When is the cheapest time 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 October.
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Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Durham to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$1,682
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town is C$1,682. 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 C$1,682.
There are no flights flying from Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Cape Town is usually April 2025.
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, January 20, 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.

Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Durham.

  • Your RDU to CPT flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between RDU and CPT:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

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

  • C$1,126 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$1,682. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to CPT if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.

  • Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from RDU to CPT couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RDU make it to their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.

  • Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Cape Town in April.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've seen Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • Worcester is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without a visit to Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

Plan the rest of your trip from Durham to Cape Town

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