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

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

Which airlines fly to District of Columbia?

United Airlines, British Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to District of Columbia from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% 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.

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 24h 40m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

As of June 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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18:50 - 12:45

JNB

IAD

23h 55m

1 stop

14:30 - 11:00

IAD

JNB

37h 30m

1 stop

R15 645Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

18:50 - 20:25

JNB

IAD

31h 35m

1 stop

22:20 - 11:00

IAD

JNB

29h 40m

1 stop

R15 661Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

19:35 - 18:59

JNB

DCA

29h 24m

2 stops

17:45 - 10:25

DCA

JNB

33h 40m

2 stops

R17 617British Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

19:35 - 19:17

JNB

DCA

29h 42m

2 stops

17:45 - 10:25

DCA

JNB

33h 40m

2 stops

R17 682British Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

12:05 - 8:45

DUR

IAD

26h 40m

2 stops

21:00 - 10:35

IAD

DUR

31h 35m

2 stops

R17 829Qatar Airways

Fri, Jun 19 - Sun, Jul 19

12:05 - 8:45

DUR

IAD

26h 40m

2 stops

21:00 - 10:35

IAD

DUR

31h 35m

2 stops

R17 862Qatar Airways

Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 20

20:00 - 5:30

CPT

IAD

15h 30mdirect

18:25 - 15:20

IAD

CPT

14h 55mdirect

R18 090United Airlines

Sun, Jun 21 - Mon, Jul 13

20:00 - 5:30

CPT

IAD

15h 30mdirect

8:25 - 17:10

IAD

CPT

26h 45m

1 stop

R18 106United Airlines

Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Jul 22

23:15 - 15:35

CPT

IAD

22h 20m

1 stop

11:05 - 21:25

IAD

CPT

28h 20m

2 stops

R18 220KLM

Wed, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 30

18:25 - 15:35

CPT

IAD

27h 10m

2 stops

11:05 - 21:25

IAD

CPT

28h 20m

2 stops

R18 399KLM

Wed, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 30

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Qatar Airways

Sept 4

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m

1 stop

IAD8:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 16

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 770

Qatar Airways

Sept 21

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

1 stop

IAD15:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 25

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 802

Qatar Airways

Jun 19

DUR12:05Durban King Shaka Intl

26h 40m

2 stops

IAD8:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jul 19

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 35m

2 stops

DUR10:35Durban King Shaka Intl

R17 829

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Etihad Airways

Jul 27

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Aug 11

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 036

Etihad Airways

Sept 10

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 22

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 118

Etihad Airways

Jul 15

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 15

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 379

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

18:50-12:45

1 stop23h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

14:30-11:00

1 stop37h 30m

R15 645

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

18:50-20:25

1 stop31h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

22:20-11:00

1 stop29h 40m

R15 661

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

19:35-18:59

2 stops29h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/11

17:45-10:25

2 stops33h 40m

R17 617

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

19:35-19:17

2 stops29h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/11

17:45-10:25

2 stops33h 40m

R17 682

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 19/6

12:05-8:45

2 stops26h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 19/7

21:00-10:35

2 stops31h 35m

R17 829

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 15/7

12:05-8:45

2 stops26h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 20/7

21:00-10:35

2 stops31h 35m

R17 862

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

20:00-5:30

Nonstop15h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/7

18:25-15:20

Nonstop14h 55m

R18 090

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

20:00-5:30

Nonstop15h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/7

8:25-17:10

1 stop26h 45m

R18 106

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 30/6

11:05-21:25

2 stops28h 20m

R18 220

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

18:25-15:35

2 stops27h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 30/6

11:05-21:25

2 stops28h 20m

R18 399

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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 November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia from South Africa, with most prices found around R8 540. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in November, then you should wait until May to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 707.

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

Fly from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl for the best South Africa - District of Columbia flight prices

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 068 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 042 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.

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

You could potentially save up to 69% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to District of Columbia flight.

Cheap South Africa to District of Columbia flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R23 903
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 R23 903. The best return flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 739.

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

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 June 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 84,91% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 9,43% and Airbus A220-300 at 5,66%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom R8 781	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 524 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 704	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 762	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 445 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 442	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 556	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 006 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 717	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 689 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R13 972	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 776 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 099	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 027 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 302	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 393 reviews	Search Delta flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R17 852	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 581 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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