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 July 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, KLM, and British Airways 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 Durban to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, which will take roughly 27h. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which airlines fly to District of Columbia?

United Airlines, KLM and British Airways 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 37% 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 operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to District of Columbia?

As of July 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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13:50 - 8:55

CPT

IAD

25h 05m

2 stops

10:55 - 14:10

IAD

CPT

21h 15m

1 stop

R15 080Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Oct 17

13:50 - 8:55

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IAD

25h 05m

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10:55 - 14:10

IAD

CPT

21h 15m

1 stop

R15 293Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Oct 11

22:00 - 16:23

JNB

IAD

24h 23m

1 stop

6:10 - 18:35

IAD

JNB

30h 25m

1 stop

R15 538United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28

22:00 - 11:25

JNB

IAD

19h 25m

1 stop

22:40 - 18:35

IAD

JNB

37h 55m

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R15 588United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

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DCA

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R16 423KLM

Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 11

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R17 421Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

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DCA

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40h 05m

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R17 421Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6

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IAD

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R17 569KLM

Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 18

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DCA

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36h 40m

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R17 700British Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

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IAD

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IAD

DUR

53h 45m

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R20 778British Airways

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Nov 11

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United Airlines flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

Our best United Airlines deals on South Africa to District of Columbia flight tickets

United Airlines

Oct 20

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 23m

1 stop

IAD16:23Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 28

IAD6:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 25m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 538

United Airlines

Oct 20

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m

1 stop

IAD11:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 27

IAD22:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 55m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 588

United Airlines

Oct 21

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m

1 stop

IAD11:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 12

IAD17:51Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 44m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 686

KLM flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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

KLM

Jul 20

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m

1 stop

IAD15:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jul 27

IAD18:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 357

KLM

Jul 22

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m

1 stop

IAD15:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jul 29

IAD18:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 373

KLM

Jul 20

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m

1 stop

IAD15:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jul 27

IAD18:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 390

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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15:15-21:20

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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Cape Town Intl

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1 stop30h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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R17 421

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/8

20:05-20:33

1 stop30h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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1 stop40h 05m

R17 421

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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17:40-21:25

1 stop21h 45m

R17 569

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:35-21:30

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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R17 700

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/8

11:15-17:25

2 stops36h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

21:55-10:40

2 stops53h 45m

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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 July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia from South Africa, with most prices found around R7 892. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in July, then you should wait until May to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 757.

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 528 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 653 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	R16 707
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed and Sat
Airports in District of Columbia	2 airports

The best flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 707

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 July 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 85,29% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A220-300 at 8,82% and Airbus A350-900 at 5,88%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to District of Columbia

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KLM	PriceFrom R8 822	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 539 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 754	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 743 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 229	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 479 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 505	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 448 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 619	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 010 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 665	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 693 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 038	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 994 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 165	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 121 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 374	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 472 reviews	Search Delta flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R17 994	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 628 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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