How long is the flight from South Africa to Virginia?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Virginia you fly into. For example, flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Richmond Byrd Intl takes 30h 41m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl takes 27h 57m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

R9 564 Cheap Flights to Virginia in 2025/26

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Delta

Mar 23

JNB

30h 41m

2 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

33h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R17 828

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Delta

Mar 23

JNB

30h 41m

2 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

33h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R17 846

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Etihad Airways

Nov 13

JNB

43h 01m

2 stops

RIC

Nov 17

RIC

38h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R21 484

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United Airlines

Mar 23

JNB

30h 04m

2 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

17h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R22 056

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British Airways

Nov 13

JNB

27h 42m

2 stops

RIC

Nov 17

RIC

33h 59m

2 stops

JNB

R23 026

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United Airlines

Mar 23

JNB

25h 05m

2 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

17h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R23 650

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British Airways

Nov 13

CPT

25h 27m

2 stops

RIC

Nov 17

RIC

38h 34m

2 stops

CPT

R23 806

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British Airways

Nov 6

CPT

26h 52m

2 stops

RIC

Nov 10

RIC

38h 34m

2 stops

CPT

R25 330

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 6

CPT

28h 07m

1 stop

RIC

Nov 10

RIC

26h 11m

1 stop

CPT

R27 773

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Kenya Airways

Nov 6

CPT

32h 49m

3 stops

RIC

Nov 10

RIC

48h 35m

3 stops

CPT

R29 038

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Delta

Nov 6

CPT

20h 51m

1 stop

RIC

Nov 10

RIC

41h 06m

2 stops

CPT

R29 454

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Kenya Airways

Nov 13

CPT

28h 09m

3 stops

RIC

Nov 17

RIC

48h 35m

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CPT

R30 008

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9:50 - 15:30JNB-IAD

36h 40m1 stop

21:10 - 8:20IAD-JNB

28h 10m1 stop

R14 432Etihad Airways

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Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 11

23:00 - 19:05JNB-IAD

27h 05m2 stops

10:00 - 13:05IAD-JNB

20h 05m1 stop

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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25

19:45 - 15:50JNB-IAD

27h 05m1 stop

17:34 - 18:35IAD-JNB

18h 01m1 stop

R15 541United Airlines

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Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 28

21:30 - 21:29CPT-IAD

30h 59m1 stop

22:20 - 12:05IAD-CPT

30h 45m1 stop

R15 940Virgin Atlantic

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Mon, Dec 15 - Mon, Jan 5

19:45 - 15:31JNB-DCA

26h 46m2 stops

12:00 - 9:30DCA-JNB

38h 30m2 stops

R15 992United Airlines

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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25

23:10 - 20:30CPT-IAD

28h 20m1 stop

22:20 - 12:05IAD-CPT

30h 45m1 stop

R16 304Virgin Atlantic

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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11

7:55 - 19:15CPT-IAD

42h 20m1 stop

17:50 - 21:25IAD-CPT

21h 35m1 stop

R16 564KLM

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Thu, Dec 25 - Sat, May 9

19:25 - 15:50JNB-IAD

26h 25m1 stop

17:40 - 9:25IAD-JNB

33h 45m1 stop

R16 858British Airways

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Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 26

14:00 - 16:35CPT-IAD

33h 35m2 stops

21:20 - 6:00IAD-CPT

26h 40m2 stops

R16 875KLM

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Wed, Dec 24 - Sat, May 9

19:35 - 16:35JNB-IAD

27h 00m2 stops

17:40 - 7:00IAD-JNB

31h 20m1 stop

R17 066British Airways

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

9:50-15:30

1 stop36h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/2

21:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R14 432

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

23:00-19:05

2 stops27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 25/11

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

R14 450

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

19:45-15:50

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/2

17:34-18:35

1 stop18h 01m

R15 541

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

21:30-21:29

1 stop30h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/1

22:20-12:05

1 stop30h 45m

R15 940

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

19:45-15:31

2 stops26h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 25/11

12:00-9:30

2 stops38h 30m

R15 992

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/12

23:10-20:30

1 stop28h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/12

22:20-12:05

1 stop30h 45m

R16 304

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

7:55-19:15

1 stop42h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/5

17:50-21:25

1 stop21h 35m

R16 564

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

19:25-15:50

1 stop26h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 26/4

17:40-9:25

1 stop33h 45m

R16 858

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/12

14:00-16:35

2 stops33h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/5

21:20-6:00

2 stops26h 40m

R16 875

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:35-16:35

2 stops27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 17/4

17:40-7:00

1 stop31h 20m

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Virginia?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Virginia is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R16 986. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around R26 286. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Virginia.

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Best One-Way Price	R9 564
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 432
Fastest flight time	23h 35m

The best one-way flight price to Virginia from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 564 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Virginia from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R14 432 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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The fastest flight to Virginia from South Africa takes 23h 35m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Virginia

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Richmond?

Richmond is about 96% more popular to visit than any other city in Virginia, according to momondo users. When visiting Richmond, it is recommended to fly into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.

I plan on visiting Kings Dominion. Which airport is the quickest drive?

Kings Dominion is closest to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Those looking for an alternative airport option near Kings Dominion could try flying into Baltimore Airport.

What is the weather like in Virginia?

Virginia typically has a temperature range from 37,4 °F(January) to 78,8 °F(July). Those looking to avoid rain and/or snow while visiting Virginia should plan their trip in February, January, or January, as these months are relatively less likely to have precipitation.

Which airlines fly to Virginia?

Of the 5 airlines that fly to Virginia, United Airlines, British Airways and KLM happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. United Airlines is the most popular among the three airlines, with 62% of users choosing them for their travels to Virginia.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Virginia?

The best day to take a flight to Virginia is on Tuesday, followed by Monday. Tuesday and Monday tend to have the lowest flight prices to Virginia. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Friday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to Virginia.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Virginia?

Prices for flights to Virginia are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Virginia?

As of October 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights to Virginia.

How old do you have to be to fly to Virginia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Virginia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Virginia?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Virginia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Virginia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Virginia?

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Can I find flights to Virginia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Virginia to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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What is the best day of the week to fly to Virginia?

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