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 Charlottesville (a popular airport in Virginia) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 20h 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 31h 56m.

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

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Delta 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 November 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.

$823 Cheap Flights from Virginia to South Africa in 2026/27

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7:00 am - 10:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 10:29 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

40h 54m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,317Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 15

12:00 pm - 10:30 amORF Norfolk-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 11:39 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORF Norfolk

41h 04m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,317Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 15 - Mon, Mar 22

7:00 am - 10:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 7:47 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

38h 12m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,320Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 16

12:00 pm - 10:30 amORF Norfolk-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 11:39 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORF Norfolk

41h 04m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,320Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 15 - Mon, Mar 22

10:34 am - 8:15 amORF Norfolk-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 am - 11:59 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORF Norfolk

44h 14m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,376Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 22 - Mon, May 3

6:00 am - 8:15 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 15m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 am - 5:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

37h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,376Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 22 - Mon, May 3

11:16 am - 8:25 amORF Norfolk-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 09m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 am - 11:59 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORF Norfolk

44h 14m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,416Etihad Airways

Thu, Feb 18 - Sun, Apr 18

12:10 pm - 8:15 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 05m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 am - 10:43 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

42h 58m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,463Etihad Airways

Tue, Apr 20 - Wed, May 5

8:17 am - 6:35 pmORF Norfolk-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 11:01 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORF Norfolk

21h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,536Delta

Sat, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 11

11:18 am - 7:10 pmROA Roanoke-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:55 pm - 12:26 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ROA Roanoke

31h 31m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$2,316Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7

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Kenya Airways flights from Virginia to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Apr 19

RIC6:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl

36h 15m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 1

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 51m

2 stops

RIC11:01 amRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,531

Kenya Airways

Apr 19

ORF7:00 amNorfolk

45h 55m

2 stops

JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 2

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

2 stops

ORF11:30 amNorfolk

$1,535

Kenya Airways

Apr 23

RIC6:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl

27h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 4

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 51m

2 stops

RIC11:01 amRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,597

Ethiopian Air flights from Virginia to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 1

ORF6:14 amNorfolk

30h 56m

2 stops

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 15

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 43m

3 stops

ORF2:13 pmNorfolk

$1,580

Ethiopian Air

Apr 20

ORF6:00 amNorfolk

26h 10m

2 stops

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

May 2

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

30h 26m

3 stops

ORF2:16 pmNorfolk

$1,678

Ethiopian Air

Apr 22

RIC6:30 amRichmond Byrd Intl

25h 00m

2 stops

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 3

JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

52h 38m

3 stops

RIC9:38 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$1,695

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RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/25

7:00 am-10:30 am

2 stops44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/15

12:35 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops40h 54m

$1,317

NorfolkCape Town

ORF Norfolk - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORFCPT

Norfolk

Mon 3/15

12:00 pm-10:30 am

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/22

12:35 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops41h 04m

$1,317

RichmondCape Town

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RICCPT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/24

7:00 am-10:30 am

2 stops44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/16

12:35 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops38h 12m

$1,320

NorfolkCape Town

ORF Norfolk - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORFCPT

Norfolk

Mon 3/15

12:00 pm-10:30 am

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/22

12:35 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops41h 04m

$1,320

NorfolkJohannesburg

ORF Norfolk - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORFJNB

Norfolk

Thu 4/22

10:34 am-8:15 am

2 stops39h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/3

9:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops44h 14m

$1,376

RichmondJohannesburg

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RICJNB

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/22

6:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/3

9:45 am-5:30 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$1,376

NorfolkJohannesburg

ORF Norfolk - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORFJNB

Norfolk

Thu 2/18

11:16 am-8:25 am

2 stops38h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/18

9:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops44h 14m

$1,416

RichmondJohannesburg

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RICJNB

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/20

12:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops38h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/5

9:45 am-10:43 pm

2 stops42h 58m

$1,463

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NorfolkCape Town

ORF Norfolk - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORFCPT

Norfolk

Sat 11/28

8:17 am-6:35 pm

1 stop27h 18m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/11

8:50 pm-11:01 am

1 stop21h 11m

$1,536

RoanokeJohannesburg

ROA Roanoke - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ROAJNB

Roanoke

Tue 12/1

11:18 am-7:10 pm

1 stop24h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/7

11:55 pm-12:26 am

2 stops31h 31m

$2,316

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Best Price Found	$823
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Virginia in the past 72 hours is $823. The best round-trip flight deal from Virginia to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,317.

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 November 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 7.4 3,690 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,541	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,719 reviews		Search Delta flights

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