How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Virginia you fly out of and what airport in Cape Town you fly into. For example, flying from Roanoke to Cape Town takes 26h 33m on average. On the other hand, flying from Norfolk to Cape Town takes 34h 49m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

How many flights depart from Virginia to Cape Town on average per week?

As of May 2026, 3 flights take off from Virginia and land in Cape Town each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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There are 7 operators available for flights from Virginia to Cape Town Intl Airport as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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2:30 pm - 11:50 am

IAD

CPT

39h 20m

1 stop

5:15 pm - 12:45 pm

CPT

IAD

26h 30m

1 stop

$1,254Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

7:20 pm - 1:00 pm

IAD

CPT

59h 40m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 7:16 pm

CPT

IAD

34h 51m

3 stops

$1,255Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Sep 4

7:00 am - 1:35 pm

RDU

CPT

48h 35m

3 stops

2:25 pm - 6:02 pm

CPT

RDU

33h 37m

3 stops

$1,283Kenya Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29

10:00 am - 2:35 pm

IAD

CPT

21h 35m

1 stop

1:50 pm - 8:00 am

CPT

IAD

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,283Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

10:00 am - 2:35 pm

IAD

CPT

21h 35m

1 stop

1:50 pm - 8:00 am

CPT

IAD

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,293Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30

6:30 am - 10:15 am

ORF

CPT

45h 45m

2 stops

1:15 pm - 11:40 pm

CPT

ORF

40h 25m

2 stops

$1,439Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

12:43 pm - 5:30 pm

RDU

CPT

46h 47m

2 stops

6:55 pm - 11:28 pm

CPT

RDU

34h 33m

2 stops

$1,454Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29

6:05 am - 1:35 pm

DCA

CPT

49h 30m

3 stops

11:25 pm - 6:05 pm

CPT

DCA

48h 40m

2 stops

$1,562Kenya Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28

8:30 am - 5:10 pm

DCA

CPT

26h 40m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 10:23 am

CPT

DCA

20h 33m

1 stop

$1,626United Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 8

3:09 pm - 3:20 pm

ROA

CPT

18h 11m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 5:06 pm

CPT

ROA

27h 16m

2 stops

$1,770United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

Ethiopian Air flights from Virginia to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 27

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 8

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,283

Ethiopian Air

Nov 9

IAD10:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 35m

1 stop

CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 30

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 10m

2 stops

IAD8:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,293

Ethiopian Air

Sep 28

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 7

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,296

United Airlines flights from Virginia to Cape Town

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United Airlines

Sep 27

DCA8:30 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

26h 40m

1 stop

CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 8

CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl

20h 33m

1 stop

DCA10:23 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,626

United Airlines

Sep 26

DCA8:25 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

38h 45m

1 stop

CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 5

CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 33m

1 stop

DCA3:23 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,632

United Airlines

Sep 27

DCA1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

22h 10m

1 stop

CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 7

CPT5:55 pmCape Town Intl

27h 45m

2 stops

DCA3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,675

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/26

2:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/2

5:15 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,254

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/19

7:20 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops59h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/4

2:25 pm-7:16 pm

3 stops34h 51m

$1,255

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/19

7:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops48h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/29

2:25 pm-6:02 pm

3 stops33h 37m

$1,283

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/4

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/10

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,283

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/9

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/30

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,293

NorfolkCape Town

ORF - CPT

ORFCPT

Norfolk

Tue 9/8

6:30 am-10:15 am

2 stops45h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/15

1:15 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops40h 25m

$1,439

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/19

12:43 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops46h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/29

6:55 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops34h 33m

$1,454

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/23

6:05 am-1:35 pm

3 stops49h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/28

11:25 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops48h 40m

$1,562

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/27

8:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/8

7:50 pm-10:23 am

1 stop20h 33m

$1,626

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RoanokeCape Town

ROA - CPT

ROACPT

Roanoke

Thu 9/17

3:09 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/21

7:50 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops27h 16m

$1,770

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Fastest flight time	14h 25m
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The fastest flight from Virginia to Cape Town takes 14h 25m

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There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From Virginia there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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There are 7 operators available for flights from Virginia to Cape Town Intl Airport as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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