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 29% 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 35m. 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, JetBlue, and RwandAir 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 April 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

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15:10 - 8:20

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

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R15 568Etihad Airways

Wed, May 6 - Thu, Jun 11

9:45 - 9:45

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IAD

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15:10 - 8:20

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R15 782Etihad Airways

Sun, May 3 - Thu, Jun 11

9:45 - 9:45

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30h 00m

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R15 814Etihad Airways

Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 15

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R15 913Turkish Airlines

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

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R16 110Turkish Airlines

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

19:50 - 18:10

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IAD

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R16 421Qatar Airways

Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8

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R16 536Qatar Airways

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R18 538British Airways

Tue, May 12 - Wed, Jun 3

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R18 751British Airways

Thu, May 14 - Wed, Jun 3

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15:00 - 21:25

DCA

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24h 25m

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R24 591KLM

Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 12

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Etihad Airways

May 6

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jun 11

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 568

Etihad Airways

May 3

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

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IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jun 11

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

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JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 782

Etihad Airways

May 30

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jun 15

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 814

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Turkish Airlines

May 20

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

IAD11:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 27

IAD21:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R15 913

Turkish Airlines

May 20

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

IAD11:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 27

IAD21:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R16 110

Turkish Airlines

May 20

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

IAD11:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 27

IAD21:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R16 143

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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1 stop35h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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21:00-10:30

1 stop31h 30m

R16 536

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

19:25-16:45

2 stops27h 20m

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17:00-7:00

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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14:24-9:25

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R18 751

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

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23:45-20:33

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2 stops24h 25m

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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 600. 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 863.

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 028 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 289 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	R23 996
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 R23 996. The best return flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 013.

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 April 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 88,31% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 7,79% and Airbus A220-300 at 3,90%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to District of Columbia

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KLM	PriceFrom R8 839	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 493 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 775	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 428 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 531	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 307 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 645	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 001 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 691	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 685 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 065	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 561 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 192	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 867 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 403	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 395 reviews	Search Delta flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 029	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 559 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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