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 29h 19m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl takes 24h 09m 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.

R10 230 Cheap Flights to Virginia in 2025/26

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British Airways

Mar 23

JNB

30h 31m

2 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

32h 51m

2 stops

JNB

R17 156

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Delta

Jan 29

CPT

27h 29m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 5

RIC

30h 15m

2 stops

CPT

R17 172

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British Airways

Jan 29

JNB

29h 19m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 2

RIC

55h 12m

2 stops

JNB

R17 189

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United Airlines

Jan 30

CPT

23h 59m

1 stop

RIC

Feb 6

RIC

37h 16m

1 stop

CPT

R17 223

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British Airways

Jan 29

JNB

31h 37m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 2

RIC

31h 12m

2 stops

JNB

R17 223

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British Airways

Jan 29

JNB

31h 37m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 2

RIC

55h 12m

2 stops

JNB

R17 239

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Delta

Mar 23

JNB

30h 53m

2 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

18h 03m

1 stop

JNB

R17 977

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Delta

Mar 23

JNB

30h 53m

2 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

18h 03m

1 stop

JNB

R18 849

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United Airlines

Jan 31

JNB

30h 44m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 7

RIC

20h 49m

2 stops

JNB

R19 302

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British Airways

Feb 16

CPT

30h 40m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 20

RIC

52h 51m

2 stops

CPT

R20 342

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British Airways

Feb 16

CPT

30h 40m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 20

RIC

52h 51m

2 stops

CPT

R20 359

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British Airways

Feb 16

CPT

34h 35m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 20

RIC

52h 51m

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CPT

R20 392

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14:35 - 8:00

CPT

IAD

24h 25m2 stops

10:00 - 14:35

IAD

CPT

21h 35m1 stop

R13 869Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 4

19:35 - 16:35

JNB

IAD

27h 00m2 stops

17:40 - 7:00

IAD

JNB

31h 20m1 stop

R14 489Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 10

19:35 - 16:35

JNB

IAD

27h 00m2 stops

19:15 - 7:00

IAD

JNB

29h 45m1 stop

R14 506Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 10

21:30 - 14:45

CPT

IAD

24h 15m1 stop

10:08 - 19:15

IAD

CPT

26h 07m1 stop

R14 523Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5

19:05 - 20:20

JNB

IAD

31h 15m1 stop

21:40 - 10:35

IAD

JNB

30h 55m1 stop

R14 539Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 10

17:55 - 11:35

JNB

IAD

23h 40m1 stop

13:20 - 10:35

IAD

JNB

39h 15m1 stop

R14 607Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 7

22:00 - 12:24

JNB

DCA

21h 24m1 stop

16:15 - 18:35

DCA

JNB

19h 20m1 stop

R14 841United Airlines

Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5

22:00 - 16:53

JNB

DCA

25h 53m2 stops

22:15 - 10:25

DCA

JNB

29h 10m2 stops

R14 908British Airways

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6

22:00 - 19:55

JNB

IAD

28h 55m1 stop

21:45 - 10:25

IAD

JNB

29h 40m1 stop

R14 942British Airways

Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 28

19:00 - 21:06

JNB

DCA

32h 06m2 stops

19:00 - 18:30

DCA

JNB

17h 30m1 stop

R15 210United Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 7

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Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

14:35-8:00

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/3

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:35-16:35

2 stops27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/4

17:40-7:00

1 stop31h 20m

R14 489

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:35-16:35

2 stops27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/4

19:15-7:00

1 stop29h 45m

R14 506

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

21:30-14:45

1 stop24h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

10:08-19:15

1 stop26h 07m

R14 523

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:05-20:20

1 stop31h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/4

21:40-10:35

1 stop30h 55m

R14 539

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:55-11:35

1 stop23h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/5

13:20-10:35

1 stop39h 15m

R14 606

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

22:00-12:24

1 stop21h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/2

16:15-18:35

1 stop19h 20m

R14 841

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

22:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/2

22:15-10:25

2 stops29h 10m

R14 908

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

22:00-19:55

1 stop28h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/2

21:45-10:25

1 stop29h 40m

R14 942

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

19:00-21:06

2 stops32h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/5

19:00-18:30

1 stop17h 30m

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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 441. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around R25 443. 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	R10 230
Best Round-Trip Price	R13 869
Fastest flight time	34h 10m

The best one-way flight price to Virginia from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 230 (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 R13 869 (Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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The fastest flight to Virginia from South Africa takes 34h 10m (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 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 58% 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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