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 26h 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl takes 44h 54m 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 594 Cheap Flights to Virginia in 2025/26

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British Airways

Mar 23

JNB

28h 14m

2 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

32h 51m

2 stops

JNB

R16 948

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Delta

Mar 23

JNB

30h 57m

2 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

18h 16m

1 stop

JNB

R17 098

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British Airways

May 22

JNB

44h 01m

2 stops

RIC

May 26

RIC

30h 41m

2 stops

JNB

R17 115

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United Airlines

Jan 18

JNB

26h 30m

2 stops

RIC

Sept 1

RIC

18h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R17 366

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Delta

Mar 23

JNB

30h 57m

2 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

18h 16m

1 stop

JNB

R17 917

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British Airways

Apr 29

CPT

44h 54m

2 stops

RIC

May 3

RIC

36h 51m

2 stops

CPT

R22 129

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Delta

Jan 18

JNB

29h 45m

1 stop

RIC

Sept 1

RIC

29h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R22 296

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United Airlines

May 22

JNB

20h 25m

1 stop

RIC

May 26

RIC

18h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R31 790

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Air Canada

Mar 23

JNB

52h 47m

3 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

40h 15m

3 stops

JNB

R45 411

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Air Canada

Mar 23

JNB

31h 36m

3 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

40h 15m

3 stops

JNB

R51 579

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21:30 - 14:45

CPT

IAD

24h 15m1 stop

17:25 - 19:15

IAD

CPT

18h 50m1 stop

R14 106Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 7

21:30 - 11:44

CPT

IAD

21h 14m1 stop

15:42 - 19:15

IAD

CPT

20h 33m1 stop

R14 207Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 29

22:00 - 20:30

JNB

IAD

28h 30m2 stops

17:40 - 7:00

IAD

JNB

31h 20m1 stop

R14 424American Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 10

21:30 - 11:44

CPT

IAD

21h 14m1 stop

10:08 - 19:15

IAD

CPT

26h 07m1 stop

R14 441Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12

22:00 - 20:55

JNB

IAD

28h 55m1 stop

19:15 - 7:00

IAD

JNB

29h 45m1 stop

R14 591American Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 10

22:00 - 10:33

JNB

DCA

19h 33m1 stop

18:00 - 18:35

DCA

JNB

17h 35m1 stop

R14 758United Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12

22:00 - 16:35

JNB

IAD

24h 35m1 stop

22:25 - 7:00

IAD

JNB

26h 35m1 stop

R14 859British Airways

Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, May 1

22:00 - 15:35

JNB

IAD

24h 35m1 stop

21:45 - 7:35

IAD

JNB

26h 50m1 stop

R14 875British Airways

Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 28

23:45 - 20:32

CPT

DCA

27h 47m2 stops

14:35 - 21:55

DCA

CPT

24h 20m2 stops

R16 062KLM

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23

20:50 - 14:02

CPT

RDU

24h 12m2 stops

10:00 - 18:00

RDU

CPT

25h 00m2 stops

R16 196United Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

21:30-14:45

1 stop24h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/3

17:25-19:15

1 stop18h 50m

R14 106

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

21:30-11:44

1 stop21h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 29/1

15:42-19:15

1 stop20h 33m

R14 207

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:00-20:30

2 stops28h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/4

17:40-7:00

1 stop31h 20m

R14 424

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-11:44

1 stop21h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/2

10:08-19:15

1 stop26h 07m

R14 441

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:00-20:55

1 stop28h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/4

19:15-7:00

1 stop29h 45m

R14 591

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-10:33

1 stop19h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/2

18:00-18:35

1 stop17h 35m

R14 758

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

22:00-16:35

1 stop24h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/5

22:25-7:00

1 stop26h 35m

R14 859

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

22:00-15:35

1 stop24h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/2

21:45-7:35

1 stop26h 50m

R14 875

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

23:45-20:32

2 stops27h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 23/2

14:35-21:55

2 stops24h 20m

R16 062

Cape TownRaleigh

CPT - RDU

CPTRDU

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-14:02

2 stops24h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/2

10:00-18:00

2 stops25h 00m

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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 386. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around R25 358. 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 594
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 106
Fastest flight time	30h 00m

The best one-way flight price to Virginia from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 594 (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 106 (Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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The fastest flight to Virginia from South Africa takes 30h 00m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Richmond Byrd 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 4 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 57% 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 December 2025, there are 4 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Virginia?

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