Which airlines fly to District of Columbia?

United Airlines, KLM and British Airways 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 37% 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 23h 40m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Turkish Airlines, KLM, and British Airways 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 July 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.

R9 466 Cheap Flights from South Africa to District of Columbia in 2026

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19:35 - 16:35

JNB

IAD

27h 00m

1 stop

21:00 - 10:25

IAD

JNB

30h 25m

2 stops

R15 586Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

22:00 - 15:24

JNB

DCA

23h 24m

1 stop

20:00 - 18:35

DCA

JNB

40h 35m

1 stop

R15 602United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 31

18:50 - 19:25

JNB

IAD

31h 35m

1 stop

13:30 - 11:00

IAD

JNB

38h 30m

1 stop

R15 667Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4

18:50 - 12:45

JNB

IAD

23h 55m

1 stop

22:20 - 22:25

IAD

JNB

41h 05m

1 stop

R16 157Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

23:15 - 17:49

JNB

DCA

24h 34m

2 stops

13:45 - 22:00

DCA

JNB

25h 15m

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R16 451KLM

Sun, Jul 12 - Fri, Jan 22

23:15 - 20:47

JNB

DCA

27h 32m

2 stops

17:00 - 21:20

DCA

JNB

22h 20m

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R16 549KLM

Wed, Jul 22 - Mon, Aug 3

22:00 - 20:30

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IAD

29h 30m

1 stop

16:00 - 12:05

IAD

CPT

37h 05m

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R17 805Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Dec 18 - Mon, Jan 11

12:05 - 15:40

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IAD

33h 35m

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20:05 - 10:55

IAD

DUR

31h 50m

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R20 596Qatar Airways

Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Nov 3

20:05 - 22:44

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DCA

32h 39m

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19:45 - 17:50

DCA

CPT

40h 05m

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R23 485Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16

12:05 - 15:40

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IAD

33h 35m

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6:04 - 10:55

IAD

DUR

45h 51m

3 stops

R25 965Qatar Airways

Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Nov 3

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Air France flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Air France

Sept 28

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m

1 stop

IAD16:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 12

IAD22:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 25m

2 stops

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 206

Air France

Oct 23

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m

1 stop

IAD16:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 2

IAD18:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 30m

1 stop

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 451

Air France

Oct 23

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m

1 stop

IAD16:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 2

IAD18:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 30m

1 stop

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 467

British Airways flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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British Airways

Oct 28

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 41m

2 stops

IAD21:16Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 2

IAD20:09Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 16m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 234

British Airways

Oct 27

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 41m

2 stops

IAD21:16Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 2

IAD20:09Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 16m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 446

British Airways

Oct 27

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 24m

2 stops

DCA19:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Nov 2

DCA19:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

31h 30m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 691

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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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R16 157

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JNB - DCA

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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23:15-17:49

2 stops24h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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R16 451

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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23:15-20:47

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

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Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/12

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1 stop29h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/1

16:00-12:05

2 stops37h 05m

R17 805

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 14/7

12:05-15:40

2 stops33h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/11

20:05-10:55

2 stops31h 50m

R20 596

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

20:05-22:44

1 stop32h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 16/8

19:45-17:50

1 stop40h 05m

R23 485

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

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Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 14/7

12:05-15:40

2 stops33h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/11

6:04-10:55

3 stops45h 51m

R25 965

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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 May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia from South Africa, with most prices found around R10 722. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in May, then you should wait until November to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 000.

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 483 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 602 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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Best price found	R17 449
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed and Sat
Airports in District of Columbia	2 airports

The best flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 449

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 July 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 80,49% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 12,20% and Airbus A220-300 at 7,32%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to District of Columbia

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KLM	PriceFrom R8 794	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 532 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 719	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 742 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 037	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 471 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 438 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 575	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 737	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 690 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R13 992	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 928 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 119	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 091 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 095	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 453 reviews	Search Delta flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R17 935	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 606 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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