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 28h 51m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl takes 29h 44m 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.

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 5

JNB

31h 39m

2 stops

RIC

Nov 12

RIC

25h 14m

1 stop

JNB

R17 449

Virgin Atlantic

Feb 21

JNB

30h 17m

1 stop

RIC

Mar 14

RIC

31h 01m

2 stops

JNB

R17 644

United Airlines

Feb 21

JNB

27h 55m

1 stop

RIC

Mar 14

RIC

29h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R17 969

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 19

JNB

32h 54m

2 stops

RIC

Oct 26

RIC

35h 33m

2 stops

JNB

R18 375

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 5

JNB

32h 50m

2 stops

RIC

Nov 12

RIC

29h 54m

2 stops

JNB

R18 408

Delta

Oct 19

JNB

29h 54m

2 stops

RIC

Oct 26

RIC

17h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R19 236

SWISS

Oct 19

JNB

27h 24m

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Oct 26

RIC

27h 55m

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JNB

R19 642

SWISS

Oct 19

JNB

27h 24m

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Oct 26

RIC

26h 08m

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JNB

R19 724

British Airways

Feb 3

JNB

33h 07m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 7

RIC

34h 56m

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JNB

R22 193

British Airways

Feb 3

JNB

33h 07m

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RIC

Feb 7

RIC

34h 56m

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JNB

R22 307

British Airways

Feb 3

JNB

29h 03m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 7

RIC

32h 05m

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JNB

R22 355

British Airways

Feb 3

JNB

33h 05m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 7

RIC

35h 09m

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JNB

R22 372

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0:20 - 20:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 05m1 stop Istanbul

21:20 - 22:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R14 817Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

19:35 - 15:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

21:55 - 10:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

R14 979Multiple Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Jan 13

18:50 - 12:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 55m1 stop Istanbul

22:20 - 22:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R15 044Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

13:50 - 8:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:00 - 14:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 126Ethiopian Air

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 15

13:50 - 9:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:00 - 14:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 142Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

21:40 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

8:13 - 19:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 191Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

21:20 - 14:09JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

19:37 - 8:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 03m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow

R15 288Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 13

22:00 - 18:43JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 43m1 stop Newark

9:05 - 18:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 30m1 stop Newark

R15 548United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 22

22:00 - 11:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 44m1 stop Newark

6:05 - 18:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m1 stop Newark

R15 581United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Dec 4

21:40 - 16:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

12:32 - 22:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 53m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cape Town Intl

R16 490Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 28

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14:30 - 8:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:55 - 20:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 353Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

14:30 - 8:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:55 - 14:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 646Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 16

20:15 - 19:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

6:00 - 19:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R18 911Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

18:50 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RDU Raleigh-Durham

27h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

12:59 - 22:00RDU Raleigh-Durham-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 01m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

R19 431Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 27

20:15 - 18:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:08 - 19:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R19 821Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 3

18:55 - 11:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

46h 50m2 stops Madrid Barajas New York John F Kennedy Intl

18:26 - 9:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 24m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Madrid Barajas

R20 081Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

23:15 - 15:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:40 - 19:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R20 097Delta

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Dec 31

23:15 - 15:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

10:43 - 19:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R20 097Delta

Sun, Sep 27 - Fri, Dec 25

10:05 - 8:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:30 - 5:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 153Emirates

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Dec 28

10:05 - 8:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:30 - 5:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 787Emirates

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Dec 28

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20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R17 888United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R17 920United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R17 920United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R17 920United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

18:45 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mdirect

R17 920United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 19

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R17 920United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 14

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R17 920United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R17 920United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R50 414Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 1 - Thu, Jan 7

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R99 544Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 21

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

0:20-20:25

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/11

21:20-22:25

1 stop42h 05m

R14 817

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

19:35-15:40

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 13/1

21:55-10:25

1 stop29h 30m

R14 979

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

18:50-12:45

1 stop23h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

22:20-22:25

1 stop41h 05m

R15 044

Fastest return journey

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/11

10:00-14:10

1 stop21h 10m

R15 126

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/11

10:00-14:10

1 stop21h 10m

R15 142

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

21:40-18:00

1 stop26h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

8:13-19:10

1 stop27h 57m

R15 191

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

21:20-14:09

1 stop23h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 13/11

19:37-8:40

2 stops30h 03m

R15 288

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

22:00-18:43

1 stop27h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 22/11

9:05-18:35

1 stop26h 30m

R15 548

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

22:00-11:44

1 stop20h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/12

6:05-18:35

1 stop29h 30m

R15 581

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

21:40-16:45

1 stop26h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/11

12:32-22:25

2 stops26h 53m

R16 490

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Which airlines fly to Virginia?

United Airlines, KLM and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Virginia from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Virginia. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Virginia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Best One-Way Price	R9 358
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 817
Fastest flight time	24h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Virginia from South Africa in the last 5 days is R9 358 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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The best return flight price to Virginia from South Africa in the last 5 days is R14 817 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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The fastest flight to Virginia from South Africa takes 24h 40m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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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.

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 3 airlines that fly to Virginia, United Airlines, KLM and Qatar Airways happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. United Airlines is the most popular among the three airlines, with 47% of users choosing them for their travels 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 September 2026, there are 3 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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