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 34h 40m on average. If you fly from Newport News (another popular airport in Virginia) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 41h 14m.

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

Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Virginia to South Africa

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 2 operators available for flights from Virginia to South Africa as of September 2026.

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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6:00 am - 8:25 amORF Norfolk-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 2:16 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORF Norfolk

35h 26m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,316Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 3

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

6:45 pm - 8:25 amORF Norfolk-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

54h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 5:44 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORF Norfolk

38h 54m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,322Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

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

3:00 pm - 5:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 10m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

8:50 pm - 9:36 amCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

18h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles 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

2:57 pm - 8:40 amORF Norfolk-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 43m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 pm - 4:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORF Norfolk

33h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,530Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30

12:35 pm - 8:40 amORF Norfolk-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 pm - 12:02 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORF Norfolk

29h 17m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,534Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

2:57 pm - 9:10 amORF Norfolk-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 13m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

2:05 pm - 5:02 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORF Norfolk

32h 57m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,542Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20

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Kenya Airways flights from Virginia to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Oct 14

ORF7:06 amNorfolk

45h 49m

2 stops

JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 19

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m

2 stops

ORF11:20 amNorfolk

$1,525

Kenya Airways

Oct 25

RIC7:10 amRichmond Byrd Intl

26h 40m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 31

JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

45h 33m

2 stops

RIC5:08 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,581

Kenya Airways

Oct 11

ORF7:06 amNorfolk

35h 09m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 18

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 10m

2 stops

ORF11:20 amNorfolk

$1,611

Qatar Airways flights from Virginia to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Virginia to South Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Oct 23

ORF2:57 pmNorfolk

35h 43m

2 stops

JNB8:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 30

JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 10m

2 stops

ORF4:55 pmNorfolk

$1,530

Qatar Airways

Jan 28

ORF12:35 pmNorfolk

37h 05m

2 stops

JNB8:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 1

JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 17m

2 stops

ORF12:02 pmNorfolk

$1,534

Qatar Airways

Oct 12

ORF2:57 pmNorfolk

36h 13m

2 stops

JNB9:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 20

JNB2:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 57m

2 stops

ORF5:02 pmNorfolk

$1,542

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NorfolkJohannesburg

ORF Norfolk - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORFJNB

Norfolk

Wed 2/24

6:00 am-8:25 am

2 stops43h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/3

9:50 am-2:16 pm

2 stops35h 26m

$1,316

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

NorfolkJohannesburg

ORF Norfolk - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORFJNB

Norfolk

Sun 11/8

6:45 pm-8:25 am

2 stops54h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/15

9:50 am-5:44 pm

2 stops38h 54m

$1,322

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

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RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/21

3:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-9:36 am

1 stop18h 46m

$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

NorfolkJohannesburg

ORF Norfolk - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORFJNB

Norfolk

Fri 10/23

2:57 pm-8:40 am

2 stops35h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/30

1:45 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,530

NorfolkJohannesburg

ORF Norfolk - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORFJNB

Norfolk

Thu 1/28

12:35 pm-8:40 am

2 stops37h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/1

1:45 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops29h 17m

$1,534

NorfolkJohannesburg

ORF Norfolk - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORFJNB

Norfolk

Mon 10/12

2:57 pm-9:10 am

2 stops36h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

2:05 pm-5:02 pm

2 stops32h 57m

$1,542

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, April 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 $0. The month of January is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Virginia averaging around $0.

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You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a Virginia to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$1,000
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Virginia in the past 72 hours is $1,000. The best round-trip flight deal from Virginia to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,316.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Virginia to South Africa

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 2 operators available for flights from Virginia to South Africa as of September 2026.
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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,198	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,730 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,541	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,606 reviews		Search Delta flights

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