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.

Which airlines fly to District of Columbia?

British Airways, KLM and United Airlines 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 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.

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 23h 45m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and KLM 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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19:25 - 15:45

JNB

IAD

26h 20m

2 stops

17:15 - 9:25

IAD

JNB

34h 10m

2 stops

R13 171American Airlines

dom., ago. 2 - mar., ago. 18

14:30 - 9:00

JNB

IAD

24h 30m

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IAD

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R13 251Ethiopian Air

mar., mar. 10 - mar., mar. 17

21:30 - 14:39

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IAD

23h 09m

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19:29 - 19:15

IAD

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R13 936Virgin Atlantic

lun., mar. 9 - mié., mar. 18

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DCA

27h 33m

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DCA

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R14 191British Airways

mar., mar. 3 - mar., mar. 17

22:00 - 18:33

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DCA

27h 33m

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DCA

JNB

29h 36m

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R14 318British Airways

mié., mar. 4 - mar., mar. 10

18:25 - 17:05

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IAD

28h 40m

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19:50 - 5:50

IAD

CPT

28h 00m

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R15 385KLM

lun., mar. 9 - mié., mar. 18

18:25 - 15:35

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IAD

27h 10m

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IAD

CPT

21h 15m

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R15 417KLM

lun., jun. 1 - lun., jun. 8

20:25 - 20:55

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IAD

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IAD

CPT

23h 13m

1 stop

R15 624Virgin Atlantic

jue., abr. 9 - lun., abr. 20

19:50 - 10:30

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DCA

20h 40m

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16:20 - 9:30

DCA

CPT

59h 10m

2 stops

R16 946United Airlines

jue., may. 7 - lun., may. 11

19:50 - 9:30

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DCA

19h 40m

1 stop

16:20 - 9:30

DCA

CPT

59h 10m

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R17 010United Airlines

jue., may. 7 - lun., may. 11

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 19

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

2 stops

IAD8:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Feb 26

IAD10:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 155

Ethiopian Air

Mar 10

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

2 stops

IAD9:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 17

IAD11:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 251

Ethiopian Air

Mar 3

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

2 stops

IAD8:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 17

IAD11:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 283

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Mar 11

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 15m

1 stop

IAD10:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 18

IAD15:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 45m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 267

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Mar 23

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 15m

1 stop

IAD10:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 3

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 410

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May 3

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 8

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 426

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2 stops26h 20m

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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14:30-9:00

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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1 stop17h 46m

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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22:00-18:33

2 stops27h 33m

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mar. 17/3

17:59-7:35

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R14 191

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 4/3

22:00-18:33

2 stops27h 33m

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mar. 10/3

19:59-7:35

2 stops29h 36m

R14 318

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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mié. 18/3

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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1 stop21h 15m

R15 417

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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Cape Town Intl

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20:25-20:55

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lun. 20/4

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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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 175. 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 191.

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 461 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 R14 955 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	R19 668
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 R19 668. The best return flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 433.

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. Airline offering direct flights is United Airlines..

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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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.
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 79,31% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 15,52% and Airbus A220-300 at 5,17%.

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KLM	PriceFrom R8 582	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 455 reviews	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 723	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 396 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 042	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 962 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 136	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 217 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 405	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 678 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R13 793	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 298 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R13 979	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 749 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R14 471	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 204 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R15 243	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R17 503	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 519 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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