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

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air 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 25h 30m 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 31h 22m.

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

As of December 2025, 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 December 2025, there are 3 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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21:20 - 3:55

IAD

JNB

24h 35m2 stops

14:30 - 8:55

JNB

IAD

24h 25m2 stops

R16 642Ethiopian Air

Sat, May 9 - Thu, May 28

15:35 - 8:20

IAD

JNB

34h 45m1 stop

9:50 - 9:45

JNB

IAD

29h 55m1 stop

R16 676Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 19

20:05 - 18:40

IAD

JNB

39h 35m2 stops

20:30 - 15:55

JNB

IAD

26h 25m1 stop

R16 709Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 10

11:40 - 18:40

IAD

JNB

25h 00m2 stops

20:30 - 16:55

JNB

IAD

26h 25m1 stop

R16 742Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16

6:00 - 15:50

DCA

JNB

26h 50m2 stops

12:05 - 16:29

JNB

DCA

35h 24m2 stops

R16 842Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 29

6:00 - 15:50

DCA

JNB

26h 50m2 stops

12:05 - 10:28

JNB

DCA

29h 23m2 stops

R16 876Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

11:00 - 0:15

DCA

JNB

31h 15m2 stops

12:10 - 17:00

JNB

DCA

34h 50m2 stops

R17 059Kenya Airways

Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7

21:15 - 13:30

IAD

DUR

33h 15m2 stops

16:00 - 19:20

DUR

IAD

34h 20m2 stops

R17 393Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

6:14 - 0:15

DCA

JNB

36h 01m2 stops

17:00 - 17:00

JNB

DCA

30h 00m2 stops

R17 793Kenya Airways

Sun, Mar 29 - Thu, Apr 16

21:15 - 13:30

IAD

DUR

33h 15m2 stops

16:00 - 11:45

DUR

IAD

26h 45m2 stops

R19 977Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

Ethiopian Air flights from Virginia to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

May 9

IAD21:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 35m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 28

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m

2 stops

IAD8:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 642

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 21

IAD10:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 10m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 29

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

2 stops

IAD8:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 792

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 5

IAD20:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 05m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 14

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

2 stops

IAD9:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 892

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Etihad Airways flights from Virginia to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Apr 15

IAD15:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 45m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 19

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 676

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Etihad Airways

Jun 1

IAD15:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 45m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 12

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R21 328

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/5

21:20-3:55

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R16 642

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/4

15:35-8:20

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

9:50-9:45

1 stop29h 55m

R16 676

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/2

20:05-18:40

2 stops39h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

20:30-15:55

1 stop26h 25m

R16 709

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/3

11:40-18:40

2 stops25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

20:30-16:55

1 stop26h 25m

R16 742

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 21/1

6:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

12:05-16:29

2 stops35h 24m

R16 842

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 18/1

6:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

12:05-10:28

2 stops29h 23m

R16 876

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/4

11:00-0:15

2 stops31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

12:10-17:00

2 stops34h 50m

R17 059

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/2

21:15-13:30

2 stops33h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 18/2

16:00-19:20

2 stops34h 20m

R17 393

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 29/3

6:14-0:15

2 stops36h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

17:00-17:00

2 stops30h 00m

R17 793

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/2

21:15-13:30

2 stops33h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/2

16:00-11:45

2 stops26h 45m

R19 977

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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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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 December 2025, there are 3 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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