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 53m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl takes 32h 40m 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 326 Cheap Flights to Virginia in 2025/26

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British Airways

Mar 23

JNB

30h 31m

2 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

30h 39m

2 stops

JNB

R17 260

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Delta

Mar 23

JNB

30h 53m

2 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

33h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R17 345

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British Airways

Jan 22

JNB

29h 19m

2 stops

RIC

Jan 26

RIC

31h 12m

2 stops

JNB

R17 362

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British Airways

Jan 22

JNB

29h 19m

2 stops

RIC

Jan 26

RIC

31h 12m

2 stops

JNB

R17 767

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British Airways

Jan 22

JNB

31h 44m

2 stops

RIC

Jan 26

RIC

31h 12m

2 stops

JNB

R17 784

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Delta

Mar 23

JNB

30h 53m

2 stops

RIC

Apr 10

RIC

31h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R18 965

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British Airways

Feb 13

CPT

32h 40m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 17

RIC

35h 47m

2 stops

CPT

R22 390

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British Airways

Feb 13

CPT

32h 20m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 17

RIC

33h 48m

2 stops

CPT

R23 115

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British Airways

Feb 13

CPT

30h 25m

2 stops

RIC

Feb 17

RIC

33h 48m

2 stops

CPT

R23 200

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United Airlines

Feb 13

CPT

28h 39m

1 stop

RIC

Feb 17

RIC

24h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R32 159

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United Airlines

Jan 22

JNB

30h 23m

2 stops

RIC

Jan 26

RIC

17h 19m

1 stop

JNB

R32 159

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United Airlines

Feb 13

CPT

24h 09m

1 stop

RIC

Feb 17

RIC

17h 14m

1 stop

CPT

R32 176

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21:30 - 11:44

CPT

IAD

21h 14m1 stop

10:08 - 19:15

IAD

CPT

26h 07m1 stop

R13 953Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

13:50 - 8:55

CPT

IAD

25h 05m2 stops

10:55 - 14:35

IAD

CPT

21h 40m1 stop

R14 510Ethiopian Air

Tue, Jun 2 - Mon, Aug 10

19:35 - 16:35

JNB

IAD

27h 00m2 stops

17:40 - 7:00

IAD

JNB

31h 20m1 stop

R14 578Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 10

19:10 - 11:45

JNB

IAD

23h 35m1 stop

21:15 - 10:50

IAD

JNB

30h 35m1 stop

R14 612Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3

19:05 - 20:20

JNB

IAD

31h 15m1 stop

21:40 - 10:35

IAD

JNB

30h 55m1 stop

R14 628Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 10

19:35 - 16:35

JNB

IAD

27h 00m2 stops

19:15 - 9:25

IAD

JNB

32h 10m1 stop

R15 050Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 10

22:00 - 17:08

JNB

DCA

26h 08m2 stops

22:15 - 10:25

DCA

JNB

29h 10m2 stops

R15 084British Airways

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

19:35 - 18:54

JNB

DCA

30h 19m2 stops

18:34 - 7:35

DCA

JNB

30h 01m2 stops

R15 101British Airways

Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3

19:45 - 15:50

JNB

IAD

27h 05m1 stop

17:50 - 18:35

IAD

JNB

17h 45m1 stop

R15 219United Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Sun, Feb 1

19:45 - 16:59

JNB

DCA

28h 14m2 stops

18:00 - 18:35

DCA

JNB

17h 35m1 stop

R15 320United Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

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Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

21:30-11:44

1 stop21h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/2

10:08-19:15

1 stop26h 07m

R13 953

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/8

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

R14 510

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 578

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:10-11:45

1 stop23h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/2

21:15-10:50

1 stop30h 35m

R14 612

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 628

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

19:15-9:25

1 stop32h 10m

R15 050

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

22:00-17:08

2 stops26h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/2

22:15-10:25

2 stops29h 10m

R15 084

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:35-18:54

2 stops30h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/2

18:34-7:35

2 stops30h 01m

R15 101

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:45-15:50

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/2

17:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

R15 219

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:45-16:59

2 stops28h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/2

18:00-18:35

1 stop17h 35m

R15 320

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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 542. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around R25 598. 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 326
Best Round-Trip Price	R13 953
Fastest flight time	24h 55m

The best one-way flight price to Virginia from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 326 (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 953 (Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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The fastest flight to Virginia from South Africa takes 24h 55m (Cape Town Intl 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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