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

Historically, on average around 37% 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 176 minutes.

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. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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.

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 37% 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, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to South Africa

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There is 1 operator available for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa as of May 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 May 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

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R24 333Qatar Airways

Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21

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

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Oct 5

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

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JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 19

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

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IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 641

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Sept 9

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

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JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 23

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

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IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 725

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Sept 7

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

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JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 30

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

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IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 825

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

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Sept 2

IAD21:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 45m

1 stop

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JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m

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IAD11:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R18 602

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Aug 30

IAD21:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 45m

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Sept 8

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R18 652

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Oct 20

IAD13:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 10m

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JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m

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IAD12:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R19 004

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around R1 776, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in April, then you should wait until December to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R4 173.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to South Africa flight route?

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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 R19 673 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 R17 244 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..

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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 (92,31% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (5,77%) and Airbus A350-900 (1,92%).

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