How long is the flight from South Africa to District of Columbia?

Flight times from South Africa to District of Columbia vary, but if you’re flying out of Cape Town and flying into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 15h 30m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to District of Columbia is flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, which will take roughly 23h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which airlines fly to District of Columbia?

British Airways, United Airlines and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to District of Columbia from South Africa according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to District of Columbia. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to District of Columbia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to District of Columbia

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

As of March 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to District of Columbia.

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

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 South Africa to District of Columbia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

The required travel and health documents for your District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

15:10 - 8:15

IAD

JNB

35h 05m

1 stop

R13 466Etihad Airways

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

9:45 - 10:25

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IAD

30h 40m

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14:05 - 8:10

IAD

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36h 05m

1 stop

R13 551Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13

9:45 - 9:45

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IAD

30h 00m

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15:10 - 8:15

IAD

JNB

35h 05m

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R13 619Etihad Airways

Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, May 13

18:00 - 19:50

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IAD

31h 50m

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21:45 - 10:30

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R14 126Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

16:35 - 11:35

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IAD

25h 00m

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21:45 - 11:50

IAD

CPT

32h 05m

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R17 053Turkish Airlines

Thu, May 21 - Sun, Aug 23

21:15 - 18:00

JNB

DCA

26h 45m

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14:59 - 9:25

DCA

JNB

36h 26m

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R17 493British Airways

Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 9

19:25 - 21:30

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DCA

32h 05m

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17:00 - 7:00

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32h 00m

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R17 797British Airways

Mon, May 25 - Sun, Jun 7

12:05 - 16:05

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IAD

34h 00m

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11:00 - 10:35

IAD

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41h 35m

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R18 322Qatar Airways

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

13:00 - 8:40

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IAD

25h 40m

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20:20 - 11:30

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33h 10m

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R18 542Qatar Airways

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

23:15 - 15:35

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IAD

22h 20m

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17:40 - 9:45

IAD

CPT

34h 05m

2 stops

R19 168KLM

Wed, Jun 24 - Sat, Aug 15

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Etihad Airways

May 6

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 13

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 466

Etihad Airways

Apr 8

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m

1 stop

IAD10:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 13

IAD14:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 551

Etihad Airways

Apr 24

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 13

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 619

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 9

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m

1 stop

IAD19:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 23

IAD21:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 126

Turkish Airlines

Sept 8

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

IAD19:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 16

IAD13:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 854

Turkish Airlines

May 26

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

IAD19:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jun 9

IAD21:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 888

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9:45-9:45

1 stop30h 00m

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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18:00-19:50

1 stop31h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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21:45-10:30

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R14 126

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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16:35-11:35

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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21:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

21:15-18:00

2 stops26h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/6

14:59-9:25

2 stops36h 26m

R17 493

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

19:25-21:30

2 stops32h 05m

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Sun 7/6

17:00-7:00

2 stops32h 00m

R17 797

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 7/5

12:05-16:05

2 stops34h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

11:00-10:35

2 stops41h 35m

R18 322

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

13:00-8:40

1 stop25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/5

20:20-11:30

1 stop33h 10m

R18 542

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/6

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

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17:40-9:45

2 stops34h 05m

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia from South Africa, with most prices found around R15 057. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in January, then you should wait until February to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 327.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to District of Columbia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to District of Columbia from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to District of Columbia for around R16 422 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to District of Columbia from South Africa for as low as R15 886 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on South Africa to District of Columbia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 50% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to District of Columbia flight.

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Best price found	R18 900
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed and Sat
Airports in District of Columbia	2 airports

The best one-way flight to District of Columbia from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R18 900. The best return flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 076.

The fastest flight from South Africa to District of Columbia takes 15h 30m

Direct flights go from South Africa to District of Columbia on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 2 airports in District of Columbia. From South Africa there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to District of Columbia?
Prices for flights from South Africa to District of Columbia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to District of Columbia?
As of March 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to District of Columbia.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to District of Columbia?
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 South Africa to District of Columbia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?
The required travel and health documents for your District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia. 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 South Africa to District of Columbia?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from South Africa to District of Columbia is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 85,71% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 10,39% and Airbus A220-300 at 3,90%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to District of Columbia

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KLM	PriceFrom R9 116	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 478 reviews	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 883	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 981 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 514	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 430 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 954	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 281 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 240	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 685 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 504	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 488 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 636	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 820 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 648	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 336 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 199	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 592	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 542 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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