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$436+ Cheap flights from Virginia to South Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — JNB
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 2, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:00 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/182:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/2$957
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/98:35 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$959
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:00 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/82:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/1$967
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/31:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/183:05 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$972
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/210:00 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/92:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/1$978
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/910:00 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/142:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/2$983
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:07 amDCA - JNB
2 stops26h 43mKenya Airways
Tue 12/95:00 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops31h 59mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/31$1,014
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:03 pmDCA - JNB
2 stops48h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/205:00 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,019
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:07 amDCA - JNB
2 stops35h 18mKenya Airways
Sun 11/2312:05 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops28h 57mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,035
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:07 amDCA - JNB
2 stops35h 18mKenya Airways
Mon 11/171:35 amJNB - DCA
2 stops47h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,041
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/115:03 pmDCA - JNB
2 stops39h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/145:00 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,046
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:30 amDCA - JNB
2 stops44h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 12/61:35 amJNB - DCA
2 stops47h 24mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,062

Cheap flight deals from Virginia to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated November 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$957
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$436
(SmartFares)

Popular in

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June

Average price

$1,529
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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/3

1:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/18

7:30 am-7:20 pm

2 stops42h 50m

$1,000

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/3

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/18

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,021

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/12

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/28

8:20 am-7:05 pm

2 stops41h 45m

$1,059

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/21

6:15 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/6

12:05 pm-10:05 am

2 stops29h 00m

$1,067

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/8

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,121

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

2:30 pm-2:01 pm

3 stops30h 31m

$1,130

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/15

9:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/21

9:50 am-3:30 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$1,159

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

2:40 pm-11:50 am

2 stops38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

5:15 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,159

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/13

5:46 pm-11:50 am

2 stops35h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/20

5:15 pm-9:14 am

2 stops46h 59m

$1,166

Washington, D.C.Port Elizabeth

IAD - PLZ

IADPLZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/7

1:30 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops45h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 1/21

3:45 pm-11:45 am

2 stops27h 00m

$1,170

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to South Africa (average of $1,037). Flying from Virginia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,662). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from VA to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 2, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Virginia to South Africa in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Virginia to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Virginia to South Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Virginia to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Virginia to South Africa?

    Departing from Virginia to South Africa will take you 20h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8130 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Virginia to South Africa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $463 on Egyptair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $520 and Etihad Airways from $565 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Virginia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Virginia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Virginia to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Virginia to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to South Africa (average of $1,037). Flying from Virginia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,662). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Virginia to South Africa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Virginia to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,206Average$1,902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,278Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,323Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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