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 32% 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?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Emirates 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 29h 55m. 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 May 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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12:40 - 15:40

JNB

IAD

33h 00m

1 stop

21:00 - 4:00

IAD

JNB

25h 00m

1 stop

R16 384Qatar Airways

Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jul 14

19:35 - 16:35

JNB

IAD

27h 00m

1 stop

21:00 - 10:25

IAD

JNB

30h 25m

2 stops

R16 483Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

19:35 - 16:35

JNB

IAD

27h 00m

1 stop

21:00 - 10:25

IAD

JNB

30h 25m

2 stops

R16 499Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

12:40 - 15:40

JNB

IAD

33h 00m

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21:00 - 9:00

IAD

JNB

30h 00m

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R16 515Qatar Airways

Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jun 29

15:05 - 5:30

JNB

IAD

20h 25m

1 stop

17:45 - 18:30

IAD

JNB

18h 45m

1 stop

R17 074United Airlines

Sun, Jun 14 - Wed, Aug 26

19:35 - 20:59

JNB

DCA

31h 24m

2 stops

17:45 - 10:25

DCA

JNB

33h 40m

2 stops

R17 847British Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

19:35 - 22:15

JNB

DCA

32h 40m

2 stops

17:45 - 10:25

DCA

JNB

33h 40m

2 stops

R17 863British Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

20:00 - 5:30

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IAD

15h 30mdirect

18:25 - 15:20

IAD

CPT

14h 55mdirect

R18 307United Airlines

Sun, Jun 14 - Mon, Aug 24

20:25 - 21:46

JNB

DCA

31h 21m

2 stops

20:45 - 8:25

DCA

JNB

29h 40m

2 stops

R19 424Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Jun 8 - Wed, Aug 19

23:15 - 23:24

CPT

DCA

30h 09m

2 stops

6:06 - 21:25

DCA

CPT

33h 19m

2 stops

R20 016KLM

Fri, Jun 5 - Sun, Jun 14

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Qatar Airways

Jun 23

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 00m

1 stop

IAD15:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jul 14

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 384

Qatar Airways

Jun 15

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m

1 stop

IAD8:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jun 29

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 778

Qatar Airways

Jun 24

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 00m

1 stop

IAD15:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jul 7

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 828

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Etihad Airways

Jun 25

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Aug 29

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 647

Etihad Airways

Jun 24

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jul 6

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 126

Etihad Airways

Jul 18

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jul 25

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 783

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

12:40-15:40

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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1 stop27h 00m

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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12:40-15:40

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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21:00-9:00

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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15:05-5:30

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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17:45-18:30

1 stop18h 45m

R17 074

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:35-20:59

2 stops31h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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17:45-10:25

2 stops33h 40m

R17 847

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

19:35-22:15

2 stops32h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/11

17:45-10:25

2 stops33h 40m

R17 863

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

20:00-5:30

Nonstop15h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 24/8

18:25-15:20

Nonstop14h 55m

R18 307

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

20:25-21:46

2 stops31h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 19/8

20:45-8:25

2 stops29h 40m

R19 424

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

23:15-23:24

2 stops30h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 14/6

6:06-21:25

2 stops33h 19m

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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 611. 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 797.

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 035 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 168 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 68% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to District of Columbia flight.

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Best price found	R28 298
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 R28 298. The best return flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 479.

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 May 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 85,00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 10,00% and Airbus A220-300 at 5,00%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to District of Columbia

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KLM	PriceFrom R8 855	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 517 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 793	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 868	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 437 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 554	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 366 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 669	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 832	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 688 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 089	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 711 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 217	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 979 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 430	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 454 reviews	Search Delta flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 001	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 571 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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