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 Richmond to Cape Town takes 25h 10m on average. On the other hand, flying from Roanoke to Cape Town takes 26h 03m 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.

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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.

$1,291 Cheap Flights from Virginia to Cape Town in 2026/27

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7:15 pm - 5:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 11:42 amCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

44h 52m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,319Delta

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25

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

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

10:38 am - 5:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

8:50 pm - 2:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

23h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,330United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

7:15 pm - 5:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 11:49 amCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

20h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,331Delta

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25

11:29 am - 9:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 41m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

8:50 pm - 7:06 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 16m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

$1,359Delta

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25

12:00 pm - 9:10 pmORF Norfolk-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 11:03 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORF Norfolk

29h 48m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,369KLM

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

3:32 pm - 11:35 pmROA Roanoke-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 03m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Johannesburg OR Tambo

8:50 pm - 12:27 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ROA Roanoke

33h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,412Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25

10:40 am - 3:20 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 4:03 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 13m1 stop Newark

$1,526United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 4

10:38 am - 3:20 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 1:44 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

23h 54m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,530United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Nov 2

7:59 pm - 3:20 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 21m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 10:09 amCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

20h 19m1 stop Newark

$1,531United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Nov 2

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Delta

Oct 11

RIC7:15 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

40h 35m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 25

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

44h 52m

2 stops

RIC11:42 amRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,319

Delta

Oct 11

RIC7:15 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

40h 35m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 25

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

20h 59m

1 stop

RIC11:49 amRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,331

Delta

Oct 11

RIC11:29 amRichmond Byrd Intl

27h 41m

2 stops

CPT9:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 25

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

28h 16m

2 stops

RIC7:06 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,359

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KLM

Oct 11

ORF12:00 pmNorfolk

27h 10m

2 stops

CPT9:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 18

CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl

29h 48m

2 stops

ORF11:03 pmNorfolk

$1,369

KLM

Oct 14

RIC12:22 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

27h 03m

2 stops

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 2

CPT12:30 amCape Town Intl

46h 38m

2 stops

RIC4:08 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,579

KLM

Oct 13

RIC11:29 amRichmond Byrd Intl

27h 56m

2 stops

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 4

CPT12:30 amCape Town Intl

28h 49m

2 stops

RIC10:19 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,605

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RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 10/11

7:15 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-11:42 am

2 stops44h 52m

$1,319

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RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/21

7:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 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

Wed 10/21

10:38 am-5:10 pm

2 stops24h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,330

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 10/11

7:15 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-11:49 am

1 stop20h 59m

$1,331

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 10/11

11:29 am-9:10 pm

2 stops27h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-7:06 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$1,359

NorfolkCape Town

ORF Norfolk - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORFCPT

Norfolk

Sun 10/11

12:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/18

11:15 pm-11:03 pm

2 stops29h 48m

$1,369

RoanokeCape Town

ROA Roanoke - CPT Cape Town Intl

ROACPT

Roanoke

Mon 10/19

3:32 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-12:27 am

1 stop33h 37m

$1,412

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/15

10:40 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/4

8:50 pm-4:03 pm

1 stop26h 13m

$1,526

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/15

10:38 am-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/2

8:50 pm-1:44 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$1,530

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/14

7:59 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/2

8:50 pm-10:09 am

1 stop20h 19m

$1,531

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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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