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

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

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. 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.

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

As of April 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 - 9:45

JNB

IAD

29h 55m

1 stop

15:10 - 8:20

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

R15 785Etihad Airways

Thu, Jul 16 - Fri, Aug 21

9:50 - 9:45

JNB

IAD

29h 55m

1 stop

15:10 - 8:20

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

R15 818Etihad Airways

Fri, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 14

9:50 - 9:45

JNB

IAD

29h 55m

1 stop

15:10 - 8:20

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

R16 096Etihad Airways

Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 11

12:40 - 18:10

JNB

IAD

35h 30m

1 stop

21:00 - 10:30

IAD

JNB

31h 30m

1 stop

R16 554Qatar Airways

Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 20

12:40 - 18:10

JNB

IAD

35h 30m

1 stop

21:00 - 4:00

IAD

JNB

25h 00m

1 stop

R16 587Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 8

21:15 - 22:29

JNB

DCA

31h 14m

2 stops

14:24 - 9:25

DCA

JNB

37h 01m

2 stops

R18 680British Airways

Tue, May 12 - Fri, Jun 12

19:25 - 18:58

JNB

DCA

29h 33m

2 stops

14:24 - 9:25

DCA

JNB

37h 01m

2 stops

R18 729British Airways

Mon, May 11 - Tue, Jun 2

20:00 - 5:30

CPT

IAD

15h 30mdirect

18:45 - 16:10

IAD

CPT

14h 25mdirect

R19 024United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 2

18:40 - 8:40

DUR

IAD

44h 00m

1 stop

10:55 - 16:35

IAD

DUR

23h 40m

1 stop

R20 283Emirates

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4

18:40 - 8:40

DUR

IAD

44h 00m

1 stop

10:55 - 16:35

IAD

DUR

23h 40m

1 stop

R20 627Emirates

Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5

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

May 19

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

IAD11:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 27

IAD21:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R20 136

Turkish Airlines

May 20

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

IAD11:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 26

IAD13:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 30m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R20 889

Turkish Airlines

May 19

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

IAD11:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 26

IAD13:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 30m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R21 658

Emirates flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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

Emirates

May 30

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

IAD8:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jun 6

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

41h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 435

Emirates

May 20

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 35m

1 stop

IAD8:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jun 1

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

41h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 697

Emirates

May 28

DUR18:40Durban King Shaka Intl

44h 00m

1 stop

IAD8:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jun 4

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 40m

1 stop

DUR16:35Durban King Shaka Intl

R20 283

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

9:50-9:45

1 stop29h 55m

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

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9:50-9:45

1 stop29h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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15:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R15 818

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:50-9:45

1 stop29h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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15:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

12:40-18:10

1 stop35h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 20/5

21:00-10:30

1 stop31h 30m

R16 554

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

12:40-18:10

1 stop35h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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21:00-4:00

1 stop25h 00m

R16 587

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

21:15-22:29

2 stops31h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/6

14:24-9:25

2 stops37h 01m

R18 680

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:25-18:58

2 stops29h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/6

14:24-9:25

2 stops37h 01m

R18 729

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-5:30

Nonstop15h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

18:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

R19 024

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/5

18:40-8:40

1 stop44h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/6

10:55-16:35

1 stop23h 40m

R20 283

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

18:40-8:40

1 stop44h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/6

10:55-16:35

1 stop23h 40m

R20 627

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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 558. 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 820.

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 005 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 245 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.

Cheap South Africa to District of Columbia flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from South Africa to District of Columbia

Best price found	R20 614
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 R20 614. The best return flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 106.

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 April 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 87,84% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 8,11% and Airbus A220-300 at 4,05%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom R8 814	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 499 reviews	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 067	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 430 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 492	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 304 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 606	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 002 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 651	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 687 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 594 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 151	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 889 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 359	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 409 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R15 695	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R17 977	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 559 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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