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 29m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl takes 37h 02m 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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Turkish Airlines

Nov 10

CPT

29h 58m

2 stops

RIC

Nov 15

RIC

52h 15m

2 stops

CPT

R21 160

Turkish Airlines

Nov 10

CPT

29h 58m

2 stops

RIC

Nov 15

RIC

52h 15m

2 stops

CPT

R21 176

Turkish Airlines

Nov 10

CPT

29h 58m

2 stops

RIC

Nov 15

RIC

52h 15m

2 stops

CPT

R21 304

Etihad Airways

Feb 3

JNB

40h 45m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 7

RIC

40h 45m

2 stops

JNB

R21 464

Etihad Airways

Feb 3

JNB

40h 45m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 7

RIC

40h 45m

2 stops

JNB

R21 496

British Airways

Feb 3

JNB

33h 07m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 7

RIC

34h 56m

2 stops

JNB

R22 041

British Airways

Nov 11

CPT

29h 44m

2 stops

RIC

Nov 15

RIC

36h 40m

2 stops

CPT

R22 825

United Airlines

Nov 11

CPT

26h 13m

1 stop

RIC

Nov 15

RIC

20h 38m

1 stop

CPT

R32 084

United Airlines

Nov 11

CPT

26h 13m

1 stop

RIC

Nov 15

RIC

20h 38m

1 stop

CPT

R32 116

United Airlines

Feb 3

JNB

36h 37m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 7

RIC

21h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R32 276

United Airlines

Nov 11

CPT

26h 13m

1 stop

RIC

Nov 15

RIC

20h 38m

1 stop

CPT

R32 292

United Airlines

Feb 3

JNB

36h 37m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 7

RIC

21h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R32 292

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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

11:00 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 688Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

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

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

21:50 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 40m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

R14 752Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

19:35 - 19:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

21:45 - 10:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

R14 785Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Mon, Jan 25

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

27h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

18:05 - 10:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

R14 833Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 14

17:55 - 11:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 35m1 stop Istanbul

14:30 - 22:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R14 881Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

18:00 - 19:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

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

42h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R14 897Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

20:15 - 19:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

16:48 - 19:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 121Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 23

20:15 - 19:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

8:13 - 19:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 201Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

9:50 - 10:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:35 - 8:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 233Etihad Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

9:50 - 10:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:35 - 8:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 633Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

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22:50 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

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

27h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 432Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 26

22:50 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

21:20 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

R14 432Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 26

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

29h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

18:07 - 19:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R14 785Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 26

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

29h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

18:07 - 19:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R14 913Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 26

9:45 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:10 - 8:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 249Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

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

29h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

22:05 - 8:45IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 890Delta

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27

21:55 - 0:41JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16:48 - 19:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 002Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 15

9:45 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:10 - 8:15IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 498Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 17

18:50 - 16:32JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 42m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New York John F Kennedy Intl

14:30 - 21:20DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 50m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 514KLM

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 26

23:15 - 19:15CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol London Heathrow

17:30 - 9:45IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 084KLM

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

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

15h 30mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R17 748United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - 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 748United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 28

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

15h 30mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R17 748United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Nov 7

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 828United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28

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 828United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28

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 828United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

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

15h 30mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R17 828United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 9

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

15h 30mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R17 828United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 7

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

15h 30mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R21 912United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 5

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

15h 30mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R30 931SWISS

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 7

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

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/10

11:00-13:30

1 stop20h 30m

R14 688

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/10

21:50-13:30

2 stops33h 40m

R14 752

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

19:35-19:55

1 stop31h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 25/1

21:45-10:25

1 stop29h 40m

R14 784

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

19:35-15:40

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/1

18:05-10:25

1 stop33h 20m

R14 833

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

17:55-11:30

1 stop23h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 27/10

14:30-22:25

1 stop25h 55m

R14 881

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

18:00-19:45

1 stop31h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/10

22:20-22:25

1 stop42h 05m

R14 897

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

20:15-19:25

1 stop29h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 23/10

16:48-19:40

1 stop20h 52m

R15 121

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

20:15-19:25

1 stop29h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 22/10

8:13-19:20

1 stop29h 07m

R15 201

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

9:50-10:05

1 stop30h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/11

14:35-8:20

1 stop34h 45m

R15 233

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

9:50-10:05

1 stop30h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/11

14:35-8:20

1 stop34h 45m

R15 633

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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	R8 505
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 688
Fastest flight time	26h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Virginia from South Africa in the last 5 days is R8 505 (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 688 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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The fastest flight to Virginia from South Africa takes 26h 25m (Cape Town Intl 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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