How long is the flight from South Africa to Virginia?

The flight from South Africa to Virginia depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg (a popular airport in South Africa) to Richmond (the most popular airport in Virginia), then the flight time is 31h 13m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Richmond, then the average flight time is 41h 16m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Virginia?

Qatar Airways, Delta, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Virginia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Virginia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Virginia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Virginia?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Virginia 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 Virginia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$664 Cheap Flights from South Africa to Virginia in 2026/27

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10:00 pm - 5:25 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 25m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:45 am - 6:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$1,125United Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Thu, Jan 28

9:20 pm - 4:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl

10:40 am - 7:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m2 stops New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,139Delta

Wed, Dec 23 - Mon, Jan 25

11:55 pm - 10:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

8:00 am - 7:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,201Delta

Sun, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 23

7:45 pm - 10:44 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

45h 59m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 pm - 6:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m1 stop Newark

$1,225United Airlines

Wed, Dec 23 - Sun, Jan 24

3:05 pm - 9:20 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

25h 15m2 stops Cape Town Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12:27 pm - 6:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

47h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$1,246United Airlines

Tue, Dec 15 - Sun, Jan 24

11:55 pm - 11:23 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

30h 28m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl

11:04 am - 7:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,276Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Jan 19

7:35 pm - 7:48 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

31h 13m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

5:19 pm - 10:25 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 06m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

$1,306British Airways

Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Jan 27

7:40 pm - 7:02 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

30h 22m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:00 am - 10:00 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,332KLM

Sun, Dec 20 - Wed, Jan 27

10:00 pm - 10:33 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

31h 33m1 stop Newark

6:00 pm - 6:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m1 stop Newark

$1,344United Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Sun, Jan 24

7:35 pm - 5:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

4:12 pm - 10:25 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 13m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

$1,356British Airways

Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 30

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7:35 pm - 8:01 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

31h 26m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

8:17 am - 10:25 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 08m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

$1,415British Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:30 pm - 8:01 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 31m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

8:17 am - 10:25 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 08m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

$1,420British Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:30 pm - 9:43 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

31h 13m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

11:20 am - 7:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 15m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

$1,457British Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:00 pm - 11:15 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

32h 15m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:48 pm - 6:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 47m1 stop Newark

$2,035United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

7:45 pm - 8:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

31h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

5:48 pm - 6:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 47m1 stop Newark

$2,106United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

7:45 pm - 8:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

31h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

5:48 pm - 6:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 47m1 stop Newark

$2,132United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:00 pm - 8:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 40m1 stop Newark

5:48 pm - 6:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 47m1 stop Newark

$2,361United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:00 pm - 8:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 40m1 stop Newark

5:48 pm - 6:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 47m1 stop Newark

$2,924United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

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British Airways flights from South Africa to Virginia

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British Airways

Dec 21

JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 13m

2 stops

RIC7:48 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

Jan 27

RIC5:19 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

34h 06m

2 stops

JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,306

British Airways

Dec 20

JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m

2 stops

RIC5:30 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

Jan 30

RIC4:12 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

35h 13m

2 stops

JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,356

British Airways

Feb 3

JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 42m

2 stops

RIC8:02 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

Feb 7

RIC4:18 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

35h 07m

2 stops

JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,380

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Virginia

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Qatar Airways

Jan 27

CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl

41h 16m

2 stops

RIC10:51 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

Jan 31

RIC7:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl

44h 30m

2 stops

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

$1,400

Qatar Airways

Jan 27

CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl

41h 16m

2 stops

RIC10:51 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

Jan 31

RIC7:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl

44h 30m

2 stops

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

$1,416

Qatar Airways

Jan 27

CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl

41h 16m

2 stops

RIC10:51 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

Jan 31

RIC7:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl

44h 30m

2 stops

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

$1,421

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JohannesburgRichmond

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

JNBRIC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/22

10:00 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/28

10:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$1,125

JohannesburgRichmond

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

JNBRIC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/23

9:20 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/25

10:40 am-7:10 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$1,139

JohannesburgRichmond

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

JNBRIC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/13

11:55 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/23

8:00 am-7:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,201

JohannesburgRichmond

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

JNBRIC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/23

7:45 pm-10:44 am

2 stops45h 59m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/24

6:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,225

JohannesburgRichmond

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

JNBRIC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/15

3:05 pm-9:20 am

2 stops25h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/24

12:27 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops47h 08m

$1,246

JohannesburgRichmond

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

JNBRIC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/15

11:55 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops30h 28m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/19

11:04 am-7:10 pm

1 stop25h 06m

$1,276

JohannesburgRichmond

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

JNBRIC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/21

7:35 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops31h 13m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/27

5:19 pm-10:25 am

2 stops34h 06m

$1,306

JohannesburgRichmond

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

JNBRIC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/20

7:40 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops30h 22m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/27

8:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,332

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JohannesburgRichmond

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

JNBRIC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/21

10:00 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop31h 33m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/24

6:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,344

JohannesburgRichmond

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

JNBRIC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/20

7:35 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/30

4:12 pm-10:25 am

2 stops35h 13m

$1,356

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Virginia?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Virginia from South Africa, with most prices found around $0. If you don’t want to visit Virginia in November, then you should wait until June to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $0.

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Best Price Found	$664
Fastest flight time	16h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Virginia from South Africa in the past 72 hours is $664. The best round-trip flight deal from South Africa to Virginia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,125.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Virginia takes 16h 05m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Virginia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Virginia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Virginia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Virginia?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Virginia 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 Virginia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from South Africa to Virginia?

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