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.

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?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Etihad 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 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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19:05 - 12:45

JNB

IAD

23h 40m

1 stop

21:10 - 10:50

IAD

JNB

30h 40m

1 stop

R15 565Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 12

19:35 - 16:35

JNB

IAD

27h 00m

1 stop

21:00 - 10:25

IAD

JNB

30h 25m

2 stops

R16 489Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 14

19:35 - 16:35

JNB

IAD

27h 00m

1 stop

21:00 - 10:25

IAD

JNB

30h 25m

2 stops

R16 522Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

19:50 - 18:20

JNB

IAD

28h 30m

1 stop

21:00 - 9:00

IAD

JNB

30h 00m

1 stop

R16 555Qatar Airways

Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Aug 12

12:40 - 8:45

JNB

IAD

26h 05m

1 stop

21:00 - 4:00

IAD

JNB

25h 00m

1 stop

R16 687Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 14

19:00 - 19:25

JNB

IAD

30h 25m

2 stops

12:35 - 18:30

IAD

JNB

23h 55m

1 stop

R16 967United Airlines

Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Aug 12

19:35 - 22:15

JNB

DCA

32h 40m

2 stops

17:45 - 10:25

DCA

JNB

33h 40m

2 stops

R17 808British Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

19:35 - 18:59

JNB

DCA

29h 24m

2 stops

15:59 - 10:25

DCA

JNB

35h 26m

2 stops

R17 824British Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

19:50 - 21:22

CPT

IAD

31h 32m

1 stop

19:45 - 16:10

IAD

CPT

14h 25mdirect

R18 204United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

20:05 - 21:49

CPT

DCA

31h 44m

1 stop

19:37 - 17:50

DCA

CPT

40h 13m

1 stop

R18 781Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Jul 26 - Sun, Aug 2

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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

Turkish Airlines

Oct 27

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m

1 stop

IAD20:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 2

IAD14:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 621

Turkish Airlines

Oct 29

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m

1 stop

IAD20:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 2

IAD14:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 115

Turkish Airlines

Jun 22

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

IAD11:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 7

IAD21:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R19 655

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

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

Ethiopian Air

Jun 11

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

24h 20m

2 stops

IAD8:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Aug 26

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R18 368

Ethiopian Air

Jun 23

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

IAD8:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Aug 26

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R18 847

Ethiopian Air

Jun 11

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

24h 20m

2 stops

IAD8:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Aug 28

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R19 259

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

19:05-12:45

1 stop23h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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21:10-10:50

1 stop30h 40m

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

19:35-16:35

1 stop27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/11

21:00-10:25

2 stops30h 25m

R16 489

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:35-16:35

1 stop27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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21:00-10:25

2 stops30h 25m

R16 522

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

19:50-18:20

1 stop28h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/8

21:00-9:00

1 stop30h 00m

R16 555

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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12:40-8:45

1 stop26h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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21:00-4:00

1 stop25h 00m

R16 687

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

19:00-19:25

2 stops30h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/8

12:35-18:30

1 stop23h 55m

R16 967

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

19:35-22:15

2 stops32h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/11

17:45-10:25

2 stops33h 40m

R17 808

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

19:35-18:59

2 stops29h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/11

15:59-10:25

2 stops35h 26m

R17 824

Fastest return journey

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

19:50-21:22

1 stop31h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 29/10

19:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

R18 204

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/7

20:05-21:49

1 stop31h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/8

19:37-17:50

1 stop40h 13m

R18 781

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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 640. 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 833.

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 096 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 219 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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You could potentially save up to 69% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to District of Columbia flight.

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Best price found	R25 944
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 R25 944. The best return flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 957.

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 86,21% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 8,62% and Airbus A220-300 at 5,17%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to District of Columbia

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KLM	PriceFrom R8 884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 519 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 830	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 912	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 442 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 600	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 390 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 715	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 001 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 879	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 689 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 751 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 265	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 991 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 450 reviews	Search Delta flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 062	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 576 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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