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

Egyptair, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Virginia to South Africa

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Virginia according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 60% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Virginia to South Africa?

The flight from Virginia to South Africa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Norfolk (a popular airport in Virginia) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 25h 30m on average. If you fly from Charlottesville (another popular airport in Virginia) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 27h 20m.

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

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

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

Prices for flights from Virginia to South Africa are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Virginia to South Africa?

There are 13 operators available for flights from Virginia to South Africa as of December 2025.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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9:40 pm - 10:35 am

IAD

JNB

30h 55m1 stop

5:40 pm - 11:35 am

JNB

IAD

47h 55m2 stops

$1,010Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Fri, May 15

9:20 pm - 3:55 am

IAD

JNB

24h 35m2 stops

2:30 pm - 8:55 am

JNB

IAD

24h 25m2 stops

$1,012Ethiopian Air

Thu, May 14 - Fri, May 29

9:40 pm - 10:35 am

IAD

JNB

30h 55m1 stop

5:55 pm - 11:35 am

JNB

IAD

23h 40m1 stop

$1,018Turkish Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 14

9:15 pm - 10:50 am

IAD

JNB

30h 35m1 stop

3:05 pm - 8:20 pm

JNB

IAD

59h 15m2 stops

$1,019Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Mar 10

3:35 pm - 8:20 am

IAD

JNB

34h 45m1 stop

9:50 am - 9:45 am

JNB

IAD

29h 55m1 stop

$1,020Etihad Airways

Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 17

6:05 am - 3:50 pm

DCA

JNB

27h 45m2 stops

12:10 pm - 11:12 pm

JNB

DCA

41h 02m2 stops

$1,021Kenya Airways

Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 24

9:40 pm - 10:35 am

IAD

JNB

30h 55m1 stop

5:55 pm - 11:35 am

JNB

IAD

23h 40m1 stop

$1,022Turkish Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 14

6:00 am - 3:50 pm

DCA

JNB

26h 50m2 stops

5:25 am - 5:00 pm

JNB

DCA

41h 35m2 stops

$1,066Kenya Airways

Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Mar 10

8:05 pm - 7:50 pm

IAD

DUR

40h 45m2 stops

12:25 pm - 8:20 am

DUR

IAD

26h 55m2 stops

$1,072Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 27 - Sat, Feb 7

8:05 pm - 7:50 pm

IAD

DUR

40h 45m2 stops

12:25 pm - 9:17 pm

DUR

IAD

39h 52m3 stops

$1,241Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 27 - Sat, Feb 7

Kenya Airways flights from Virginia to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

May 10

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

27h 45m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 24

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

41h 02m

2 stops

DCA11:12 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,021

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Feb 18

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

26h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 10

JNB5:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

41h 35m

2 stops

DCA5:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,066

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Kenya Airways

Jan 27

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

26h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 3

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 29m

2 stops

DCA4:29 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,080

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United Airlines flights from Virginia to South Africa

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United Airlines

Jan 17

IAD6:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14h 25m

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

Jan 30

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

16h 10m

IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,338

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United Airlines

Jan 17

IAD6:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14h 25m

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

Jan 30

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

16h 10m

IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,340

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United Airlines

Feb 3

IAD5:38 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 22m

1 stop

CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl

Feb 24

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

16h 10m

IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,341

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

9:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/15

5:40 pm-11:35 am

2 stops47h 55m

$1,010

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/14

9:20 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/29

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,012

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/2

9:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

5:55 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

$1,018

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

9:15 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/10

3:05 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops59h 15m

$1,019

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/1

3:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/17

9:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,020

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/10

6:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/24

12:10 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops41h 02m

$1,021

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/3

9:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

5:55 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

$1,022

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/10

5:25 am-5:00 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$1,066

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/27

8:05 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 2/7

12:25 pm-8:20 am

2 stops26h 55m

$1,072

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/27

8:05 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 2/7

12:25 pm-9:17 pm

3 stops39h 52m

$1,241

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, June is the cheapest month to fly from Virginia to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,290. The month of September is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Virginia averaging around $1,341.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,624. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Thursday is $3,347.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,521. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,887.

Can stopping save me money on Virginia to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 37% on your flight if you consider stops on a Virginia to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Tue, Fri and Sun
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The fastest flight from Virginia to South Africa takes 14h 25m

Direct flights go from Virginia to South Africa on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Virginia there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Virginia to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Virginia to South Africa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Virginia to South Africa?
There are 13 operators available for flights from Virginia to South Africa as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Virginia to South Africa

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Delta	PriceFrom $1,206	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,008 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,323	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,052 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,658	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,092 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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