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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates 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 22h 20m. 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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19:35 - 16:35

JNB

IAD

27h 00m

1 stop

20:09 - 10:25

IAD

JNB

31h 16m

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R16 505British Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

18:50 - 20:25

JNB

IAD

31h 35m

1 stop

22:20 - 11:00

IAD

JNB

29h 40m

1 stop

R16 521Turkish 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

R16 538Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

14:05 - 15:40

JNB

IAD

31h 35m

1 stop

11:05 - 9:10

IAD

JNB

40h 05m

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R16 997Qatar Airways

Mon, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 28

15:05 - 5:30

JNB

IAD

20h 25m

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8:29 - 18:30

IAD

JNB

28h 01m

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R17 029United Airlines

Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 28

15:05 - 5:30

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IAD

20h 25m

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22:29 - 18:30

IAD

JNB

38h 01m

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R17 111United Airlines

Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 27

23:15 - 15:35

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IAD

22h 20m

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18:10 - 21:25

IAD

CPT

21h 15m

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R18 226KLM

Fri, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 29

23:15 - 15:35

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IAD

22h 20m

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22:55 - 21:25

IAD

CPT

40h 30m

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R18 308KLM

Sun, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 26

20:15 - 22:59

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18:30 - 19:40

DCA

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19h 10m

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R18 472Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 28

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32h 44m

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18:30 - 19:40

DCA

JNB

19h 10m

1 stop

R18 619Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 28

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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

Oct 27

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 35m

1 stop

IAD20:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 2

IAD22:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 40m

1 stop

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 521

Turkish Airlines

Oct 27

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 35m

1 stop

IAD20:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 2

IAD22:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 40m

1 stop

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 538

Turkish Airlines

Oct 29

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 35m

1 stop

IAD20:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 2

IAD14:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 30m

1 stop

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 603

Air France flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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

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 702

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 734

Air France

Sept 29

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m

1 stop

IAD16:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 21

IAD21:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 35m

1 stop

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 751

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Wed 28/10

19:35-16:35

1 stop27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R16 538

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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11:05-9:10

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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15:05-5:30

1 stop20h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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8:29-18:30

1 stop28h 01m

R17 029

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

15:05-5:30

1 stop20h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 27/7

22:29-18:30

1 stop38h 01m

R17 111

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/7

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/7

18:10-21:25

1 stop21h 15m

R18 226

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 26/7

22:55-21:25

2 stops40h 30m

R18 308

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

20:15-22:59

2 stops32h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 28/7

18:30-19:40

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R18 472

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

20:15-22:59

2 stops32h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 28/7

18:30-19:40

1 stop19h 10m

R18 619

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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 588. 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 768.

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 422 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 063 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 68% 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 826
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 826. The best return flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 640.

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 81,82% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 11,36% and Airbus A220-300 at 6,82%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to District of Columbia

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KLM	PriceFrom R8 831	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 530 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 765	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 093	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 454 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 544	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 633	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 007 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 796	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 690 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 052	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 860 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 179	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 054 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 389	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 416 reviews	Search Delta flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R17 954	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 592 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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