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 Cape Town (a popular airport in South Africa) to Richmond (the most popular airport in Virginia), then the flight time is 28h 07m on average. If you fly from Johannesburg (another popular airport in South Africa) to Richmond, then the average flight time is 33h 01m.

How many flights depart from South Africa to Virginia on average per week?

As of October 2025, there are 3 flights per week flying from South Africa to Virginia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 33% of flights taking off on this day.

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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Egyptair 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Virginia?

As of October 2025, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Virginia.

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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1:50 pm - 8:00 amCPT-IAD

25h 10m2 stops

10:00 am - 1:45 pmIAD-CPT

20h 45m1 stop

$827Ethiopian Air

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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25

2:35 pm - 8:00 amCPT-IAD

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10:00 am - 2:35 pmIAD-CPT

21h 35m1 stop

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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26

9:50 am - 4:10 pmJNB-IAD

36h 20m1 stop

10:10 pm - 8:20 amIAD-JNB

28h 10m1 stop

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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 29

9:50 am - 4:10 pmJNB-IAD

36h 20m1 stop

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28h 15m1 stop

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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22

9:30 pm - 11:39 amCPT-IAD

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3:35 pm - 7:15 pmIAD-CPT

20h 40m1 stop

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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27

9:30 pm - 7:15 pmCPT-DCA

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24h 10m1 stop

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5:50 pm - 11:45 amJNB-IAD

23h 55m1 stop

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30h 35m1 stop

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7:05 pm - 8:20 pmJNB-IAD

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30h 55m1 stop

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7:45 pm - 8:15 pmJNB-IAD

31h 30m1 stop

5:20 pm - 6:35 pmIAD-JNB

18h 15m1 stop

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7:45 pm - 8:15 pmJNB-IAD

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18h 15m1 stop

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Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to Virginia

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Kenya Airways

Feb 12

CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl

34h 38m

3 stops

RDU6:03 pmRaleigh-Durham

Feb 16

RDU7:10 amRaleigh-Durham

47h 25m

3 stops

CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl

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Oct 14

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

2 stops

DCA6:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

Oct 31

DCA6:05 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 45m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 20

CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl

21h 09m

1 stop

IAD11:39 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 27

IAD3:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 40m

1 stop

CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 19

CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl

28h 45m

1 stop

DCA7:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

Jan 26

DCA12:05 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

24h 10m

1 stop

CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 19

CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl

21h 30m

1 stop

IAD12:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jan 25

IAD4:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

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Tue 11/18

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/25

10:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$827

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/19

2:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/26

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$829

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/21

9:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/29

10:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 10m

$852

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/16

9:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

10:05 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 15m

$856

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

9:30 pm-11:39 am

1 stop21h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/27

3:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$858

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/19

9:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/26

12:05 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$859

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/16

5:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/26

10:15 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

$865

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

7:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/10

9:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 55m

$869

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

7:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

5:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$899

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

7:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

5:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$901

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Virginia?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Virginia from South Africa, with most prices found around $991. If you don’t want to visit Virginia in February, then you should wait until September to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,042.

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You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Virginia flight.

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Fastest flight time	15h 50m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed and Sat
Airports in Virginia	1 airport

The fastest flight from South Africa to Virginia takes 15h 50m

Direct flights go from South Africa to Virginia on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport near Virginia: Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Virginia?
As of October 2025, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Virginia.
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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