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.

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

3 flights are operational weekly from South Africa to District of Columbia as of February 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

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

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

As of February 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 900Etihad Airways

Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Apr 2

9:50 - 9:45

JNB

IAD

29h 55m

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15:10 - 8:20

IAD

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35h 10m

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R13 237Etihad Airways

Sun, May 3 - Fri, May 8

9:50 - 9:45

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IAD

29h 55m

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15:10 - 8:20

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

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R13 397Etihad Airways

Sun, May 3 - Fri, May 8

19:35 - 16:35

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IAD

27h 00m

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IAD

JNB

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R14 166British Airways

Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 10

19:35 - 16:35

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IAD

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20:40 - 9:25

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30h 45m

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R14 182British Airways

Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 3

20:25 - 17:30

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DCA

27h 05m

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19:38 - 17:50

DCA

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40h 12m

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R14 791Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29

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IAD

37h 55m

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22:55 - 5:50

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24h 55m

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R15 224KLM

Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 16

19:50 - 9:30

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R17 003United Airlines

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DCA

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14:00 - 21:25

DCA

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25h 25m

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R19 166KLM

Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Mar 23

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m

1 stop

IAD12:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 30

IAD21:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 45m

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JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 878

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Mar 23

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m

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IAD12:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 3

IAD13:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 10m

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JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Mar 23

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m

1 stop

IAD12:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 10

IAD13:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 102

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Mar 23

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m

2 stops

IAD16:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 10

IAD17:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 10m

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JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 166

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Mar 23

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m

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IAD16:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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IAD20:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 45m

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JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 182

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Mar 16

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

1 stop

IAD20:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 19

IAD19:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 15m

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JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 230

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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2 stops25h 25m

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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 262. 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 278.

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 R15 548 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 048 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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Best price found	R15 345
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 345. The best return flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 635.

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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As of February 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 81,43% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 14,29% and Airbus A220-300 at 4,29%.

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KLM	PriceFrom R8 635	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 458 reviews	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 256	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 963 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 801	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 413 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 218	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 233 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 488	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 679 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R13 873	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 757 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R13 878	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 341 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom R14 561	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 236 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R15 337	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R17 611	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 528 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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