What is the cheapest airline that flies from Virginia to South Africa?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Virginia to South Africa

How long is the flight from Virginia to South Africa?

On average, it takes 28h 45m to fly from Virginia to South Africa if you fly out of Norfolk (the most popular airport in Virginia) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Newport News and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 33h 54m.

How many flights depart from Virginia to South Africa on average per week?

As of April 2026, 3 flights take off from Virginia and land in South Africa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Virginia to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Virginia to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Virginia to South Africa?

As of April 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Virginia to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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18:50 - 13:35

IAD

CPT

60h 45m

3 stops

23:30 - 12:18

CPT

IAD

42h 48m

2 stops

R15 146Kenya Airways

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, May 20

13:20 - 11:50

IAD

CPT

40h 30m

1 stop

16:35 - 11:35

CPT

IAD

25h 00m

1 stop

R15 540Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 16

15:10 - 8:15

IAD

JNB

35h 05m

1 stop

9:45 - 9:45

JNB

IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

R15 753Etihad Airways

Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 30

15:10 - 8:15

IAD

JNB

35h 05m

1 stop

9:45 - 9:45

JNB

IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

R15 769Etihad Airways

Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 30

19:59 - 13:00

IAD

CPT

59h 01m

2 stops

23:30 - 19:16

CPT

IAD

49h 46m

2 stops

R16 639Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

6:00 - 0:15

DCA

JNB

36h 15m

2 stops

12:10 - 17:07

JNB

DCA

34h 57m

2 stops

R17 410Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 26

14:25 - 4:00

RDU

JNB

31h 35m

2 stops

12:40 - 22:34

JNB

RDU

39h 54m

2 stops

R18 526Qatar Airways

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 18

14:32 - 10:30

RDU

JNB

37h 58m

2 stops

19:50 - 22:34

JNB

RDU

32h 44m

2 stops

R18 543Qatar Airways

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 18

10:55 - 16:35

IAD

DUR

23h 40m

1 stop

18:40 - 8:40

DUR

IAD

44h 00m

1 stop

R23 088Emirates

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16

10:55 - 16:35

IAD

DUR

23h 40m

1 stop

18:40 - 8:40

DUR

IAD

44h 00m

1 stop

R23 564Emirates

Sun, May 3 - Mon, May 18

Etihad Airways flights from Virginia to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

May 1

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 30

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R15 753

Etihad Airways

May 1

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 30

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R15 769

Etihad Airways

Aug 31

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 17

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 590

Ethiopian Air flights from Virginia to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 22

IAD21:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 15m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 3

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

IAD19:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R19 133

Ethiopian Air

Apr 22

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 3

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

IAD19:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R19 593

Ethiopian Air

Apr 21

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 28

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

IAD19:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R20 298

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/4

18:50-13:35

3 stops60h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

23:30-12:18

2 stops42h 48m

R15 146

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/9

13:20-11:50

1 stop40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

16:35-11:35

1 stop25h 00m

R15 540

Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/5

15:10-8:15

1 stop35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

9:45-9:45

1 stop30h 00m

R15 753

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/5

15:10-8:15

1 stop35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

9:45-9:45

1 stop30h 00m

R15 769

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/9

19:59-13:00

2 stops59h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

23:30-19:16

2 stops49h 46m

R16 639

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

6:00-0:15

2 stops36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

12:10-17:07

2 stops34h 57m

R17 410

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/5

14:25-4:00

2 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

12:40-22:34

2 stops39h 54m

R18 526

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/5

14:32-10:30

2 stops37h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

19:50-22:34

2 stops32h 44m

R18 543

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/9

10:55-16:35

1 stop23h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 16/9

18:40-8:40

1 stop44h 00m

R23 088

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/5

10:55-16:35

1 stop23h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 18/5

18:40-8:40

1 stop44h 00m

R23 564

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Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Tue, Fri and Sun
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The fastest flight from Virginia to South Africa takes 14h 25m

Direct flights go from Virginia to South Africa on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Virginia there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Virginia to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Virginia to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Virginia to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Virginia to South Africa?
As of April 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Virginia to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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