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 55m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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 38% 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?

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, 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.

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14:30 - 8:55

JNB

IAD

24h 25m

2 stops

10:00 - 20:10

IAD

JNB

27h 10m

1 stop

R15 195Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Nov 25

15:10 - 19:30

CPT

IAD

34h 20m

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10:55 - 14:10

IAD

CPT

21h 15m

1 stop

R15 245Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 29

20:15 - 17:27

JNB

DCA

27h 12m

2 stops

16:00 - 19:40

DCA

JNB

21h 40m

1 stop

R15 394Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

20:15 - 19:15

JNB

IAD

29h 00m

1 stop

15:15 - 19:40

IAD

JNB

22h 25m

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R15 410Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

9:45 - 9:45

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IAD

30h 00m

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15:10 - 8:20

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

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R15 443Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

22:00 - 22:59

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IAD

30h 59m

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12:35 - 18:35

IAD

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23h 00m

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R15 775United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Jan 20

22:00 - 16:35

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IAD

24h 35m

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17:20 - 18:35

IAD

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19h 15m

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R15 775United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Mar 21

18:50 - 11:45

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IAD

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13:30 - 22:25

IAD

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25h 55m

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R15 907Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 10

0:20 - 11:45

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IAD

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13:30 - 11:00

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JNB

38h 30m

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R16 173Turkish Airlines

Sun, Jan 10 - Sun, Feb 28

9:45 - 9:45

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IAD

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15:35 - 8:20

IAD

JNB

34h 45m

1 stop

R17 150Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Mar 21

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Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 25

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 55m

1 stop

IAD11:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Dec 10

IAD13:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 55m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 907

Turkish Airlines

Jan 10

JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 25m

1 stop

IAD11:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Feb 28

IAD13:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 30m

1 stop

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 173

Turkish Airlines

Oct 23

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 45m

1 stop

IAD19:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 2

IAD22:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

41h 05m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 239

United Airlines flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Aug 13

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 59m

1 stop

IAD22:59Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jan 24

IAD17:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 15m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 775

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Aug 21

JNB15:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m

1 stop

IAD5:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 14

IAD8:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 55m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 637

United Airlines

Nov 4

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 10m

1 stop

IAD15:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 24

IAD17:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 15m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 703

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Wed 23/9

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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10:55-14:10

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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16:00-19:40

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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20:15-19:15

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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1 stop30h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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15:10-8:20

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

22:00-22:59

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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12:35-18:35

1 stop23h 00m

R15 775

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

22:00-16:35

1 stop24h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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17:20-18:35

1 stop19h 15m

R15 775

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

18:50-11:45

1 stop23h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/12

13:30-22:25

1 stop25h 55m

R15 907

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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0:20-11:45

1 stop42h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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R16 173

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:45-9:45

1 stop30h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 21/3

15:35-8:20

1 stop34h 45m

R17 150

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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 R15 178. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in November, then you should wait until February to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 626.

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 664 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 R16 255 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 48% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to District of Columbia flight.

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Best price found	R16 677
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 R16 677. The best return flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 982.

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 89,13% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A220-300 at 6,52% and Airbus A350-900 at 4,35%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to District of Columbia

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KLM	PriceFrom R8 928	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 551 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 883	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 237	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 499 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 667	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 457 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 783	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 009 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 829	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 213	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 129 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 653	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 048 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 326	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 490 reviews	Search Delta flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 210	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 639 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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