What is the cheapest airline that flies from District of Columbia to South Africa?

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

How many flights depart from District of Columbia to South Africa on average per week?

The number of flights available between District of Columbia and South Africa is 3 per week as of April 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa?

Prices for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa?

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

How old do you have to be to fly from District of Columbia to South Africa?

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 from District of Columbia to South Africa.

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

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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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

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

14:30 - 10:15

DCA

CPT

37h 45m

2 stops

19:30 - 19:20

CPT

DCA

29h 50m

2 stops

R23 416JetBlue

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30

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

14:30 - 10:15

DCA

CPT

37h 45m

2 stops

19:30 - 19:20

CPT

DCA

29h 50m

2 stops

R23 711JetBlue

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30

Qatar Airways flights from District of Columbia to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Sept 10

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 25

JNB3:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 30m

2 stops

IAD15:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R18 821

Qatar Airways

Apr 21

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 29

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 30m

1 stop

IAD18:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R20 397

Qatar Airways

Apr 19

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 13

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 20m

1 stop

IAD18:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R20 413

Etihad Airways flights from District of Columbia 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

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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

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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

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.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

14:30-10:15

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

19:30-19:20

2 stops29h 50m

R23 416

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

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

14:30-10:15

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

19:30-19:20

2 stops29h 50m

R23 711

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from District of Columbia to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from District of Columbia is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R16 294, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until January to fly from District of Columbia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R16 327.

What is the cheapest District of Columbia to South Africa flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from District of Columbia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R19 169 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from District of Columbia for as low as R16 672 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on District of Columbia to South Africa flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on District of Columbia to South Africa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on District of Columbia to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 42% on your flight if you consider stops on a District of Columbia to South Africa flight.

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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from District of Columbia to South Africa

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

The fastest flight from District of Columbia to South Africa takes 14h 25m

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from District of Columbia to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa?
Prices for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa?
As of April 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from District of Columbia to South Africa?
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 from District of Columbia to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from District of Columbia to South Africa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from District of Columbia to South Africa is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 100,00% of all bookings.

Best airlines flying from District of Columbia to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 931	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 307 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R15 952	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 001 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights

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