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

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

How many flights depart from South Africa to District of Columbia on average per week?

2 flights are operational weekly from South Africa to District of Columbia as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 50% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 31% 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 25m. 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 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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9:50 - 10:05

JNB

IAD

30h 15m

1 stop

15:10 - 8:20

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

R12 927Etihad Airways

Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 30

14:30 - 9:00

JNB

IAD

24h 30m

2 stops

11:00 - 13:05

IAD

JNB

20h 05m

1 stop

R13 401Ethiopian Air

Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 25

20:05 - 11:42

CPT

IAD

21h 37m

1 stop

17:27 - 17:50

IAD

CPT

18h 23m

1 stop

R13 417Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, May 4

13:50 - 9:00

CPT

IAD

25h 10m

2 stops

11:00 - 14:35

IAD

CPT

21h 35m

1 stop

R13 515Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23

19:35 - 16:35

JNB

IAD

27h 00m

2 stops

20:55 - 9:25

IAD

JNB

30h 30m

2 stops

R13 630British Airways

Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 3

18:00 - 11:35

JNB

IAD

23h 35m

1 stop

13:20 - 10:30

IAD

JNB

39h 10m

1 stop

R13 793Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20

18:00 - 11:35

JNB

IAD

23h 35m

1 stop

21:45 - 10:30

IAD

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

R13 924Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Thu, Apr 30

21:55 - 18:33

JNB

DCA

26h 38m

1 stop

18:00 - 19:40

DCA

JNB

19h 40m

1 stop

R14 169Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, Apr 22

22:00 - 18:48

JNB

DCA

26h 48m

2 stops

22:16 - 9:25

DCA

JNB

29h 09m

2 stops

R14 692British Airways

Tue, Mar 17 - Sun, May 31

12:05 - 16:05

DUR

IAD

34h 00m

2 stops

20:20 - 10:35

IAD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

R18 630Qatar Airways

Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on South Africa to District of Columbia flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Apr 15

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m

1 stop

IAD11:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 20

IAD13:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 793

Turkish Airlines

Apr 29

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m

1 stop

IAD11:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 30

IAD21:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 924

Turkish Airlines

Apr 16

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

IAD19:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 23

IAD13:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 940

Delta flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

Our best Delta deals on South Africa to District of Columbia flight tickets

Delta

Mar 23

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m

1 stop

IAD21:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 10

IAD19:59Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 51m

2 stops

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 182

Delta

Mar 10

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m

1 stop

IAD21:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 7

IAD12:14Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 26m

2 stops

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 198

Delta

Mar 15

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 19m

2 stops

IAD19:19Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 24

IAD19:59Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 26m

2 stops

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 264

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

9:50-10:05

1 stop30h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 30/3

15:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

14:30-9:00

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 25/3

11:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

R13 401

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:05-11:42

1 stop21h 37m

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17:27-17:50

1 stop18h 23m

R13 417

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/3

11:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

R13 515

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:35-16:35

2 stops27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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20:55-9:25

2 stops30h 30m

R13 630

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

18:00-11:35

1 stop23h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 20/4

13:20-10:30

1 stop39h 10m

R13 793

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-11:35

1 stop23h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 30/4

21:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R13 924

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

21:55-18:33

1 stop26h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/4

18:00-19:40

1 stop19h 40m

R14 169

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-18:48

2 stops26h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/5

22:16-9:25

2 stops29h 09m

R14 692

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 17/4

12:05-16:05

2 stops34h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 24/4

20:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

R18 630

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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 R14 545. 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 R14 561.

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 R15 852 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 345 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 54% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to District of Columbia flight.

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Best price found	R15 648
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 R15 648. The best return flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 948.

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 82,61% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 13,04% and Airbus A220-300 at 4,35%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom R8 806	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 465 reviews	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 479	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 962 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 055	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 424 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 480	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 243 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 755	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 680 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 138	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 775 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 153	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 389 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom R14 849	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 247 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R15 648	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 745 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R17 960	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 539 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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