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

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

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 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 20h 15m. 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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IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

15:10 - 8:15

IAD

JNB

35h 05m

1 stop

R13 392Etihad Airways

Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 23

9:45 - 9:45

JNB

IAD

30h 00m

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15:10 - 8:15

IAD

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35h 05m

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R13 426Etihad Airways

Sun, Apr 5 - Mon, Apr 20

21:15 - 20:19

JNB

DCA

29h 04m

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17:31 - 7:00

DCA

JNB

31h 29m

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R15 588British Airways

Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 4

21:15 - 21:00

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DCA

29h 45m

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17:40 - 7:00

DCA

JNB

31h 20m

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R15 957British Airways

Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 16

15:05 - 9:30

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DCA

24h 25m

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17:55 - 18:30

DCA

JNB

18h 35m

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R16 225United Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, May 2

13:50 - 8:55

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IAD

25h 05m

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10:55 - 14:35

IAD

CPT

21h 40m

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R16 711Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6

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IAD

25h 05m

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IAD

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R17 549Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, May 4

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R19 862United Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jul 6

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IAD

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21:00 - 10:35

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Wed, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 9

12:05 - 18:32

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36h 27m

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21:00 - 10:35

IAD

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31h 35m

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R31 562Qatar Airways

Wed, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 9

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Etihad Airways

Apr 19

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 23

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 392

Etihad Airways

Apr 5

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 20

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 426

Etihad Airways

Apr 19

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 23

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 459

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 14

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

IAD19:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 18

IAD21:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 15m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 192

Ethiopian Air

Apr 29

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

IAD8:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 6

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

R16 711

Ethiopian Air

Apr 19

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

IAD8:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 4

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

R17 549

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:31-7:00

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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21:15-21:00

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17:40-7:00

2 stops31h 20m

R15 957

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Thu 23/4

15:05-9:30

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

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Cape Town Intl

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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R16 711

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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Cape Town Intl

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13:50-8:55

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R17 549

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

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1 stop20h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/7

17:55-17:20

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DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

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Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 1/7

12:05-22:53

3 stops40h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/7

21:00-10:35

2 stops31h 35m

R30 137

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 1/7

12:05-18:32

3 stops36h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/7

21:00-10:35

2 stops31h 35m

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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 918. 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 R15 186.

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 270 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 739 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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You could potentially save up to 50% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to District of Columbia flight.

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Best price found	R17 036
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 R17 036. The best return flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 141.

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 87,01% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 9,09% and Airbus A220-300 at 3,90%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to District of Columbia

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KLM	PriceFrom R9 031	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 472 reviews	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 773	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 971 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 390	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 426 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 825	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 259 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 108	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 682 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 501	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 802 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 516	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 436 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 503	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 291 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 049	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 736 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 420	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 543 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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