Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to South Africa flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 30% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to South Africa?

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to South Africa

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa delayed?

Historically, on average around 30% of flights between Washington, D.C. and South Africa have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to South Africa flights?

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa?

There is 1 operator available for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa as of July 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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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Q: How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa on average per week?

The number of flights available between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and South Africa is 3 per week as of July 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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21:40 - 11:50

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CPT

32h 10m

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16:35 - 11:30

CPT

IAD

24h 55m

1 stop

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Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Oct 4

22:20 - 12:05

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33h 05m

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R16 570Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12

21:40 - 11:50

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CPT

32h 10m

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24h 55m

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R16 637Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

7:00 - 13:35

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CPT

47h 35m

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7:20 - 11:52

CPT

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35h 32m

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R16 769Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

18:32 - 22:10

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45h 38m

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27h 25m

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R16 852Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

18:32 - 22:10

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14:25 - 11:52

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Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

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R17 100Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 14

15:10 - 8:20

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R17 117Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 2

10:55 - 13:25

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R18 625Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 21

10:55 - 13:25

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14:30 - 8:55

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IAD

24h 25m

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R18 625Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21

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JetBlue flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa

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Aug 5

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 10m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 10

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

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IAD15:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R22 237

JetBlue

Aug 5

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 10m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 22

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

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IAD15:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R22 254

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Aug 4

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 22

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

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IAD15:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R22 270

Qatar Airways flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa

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Nov 3

IAD20:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 55m

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Nov 16

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 35m

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IAD15:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R18 873

Qatar Airways

Sept 13

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

53h 25m

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JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 20

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 35m

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IAD15:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R18 890

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Sept 9

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 00m

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JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 16

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

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IAD15:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R19 238

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R17 117

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R17 730, 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 September to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R18 608.

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R20 427 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for as low as R15 510 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa takes 14h 25m

Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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There is 1 operator available for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa as of July 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
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Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (67,35% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (29,59%), Airbus A350-900 (2,04%), and Boeing 737-800 (1,02%).

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