Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to South Africa flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 36% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

On average, it takes 21h 01m to fly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa if you fly out of Baltimore (the most popular airport in Washington, D.C.) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Washington, D.C. and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 21h 12m.

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa delayed?

Historically, on average around 36% of flights between Washington, D.C. and South Africa have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 177 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to South Africa flights?

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to South Africa on average per week?

3 flights are operational weekly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

As of April 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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15:10 - 8:15

IAD

JNB

35h 05m

1 stop

9:45 - 9:45

JNB

IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

R13 970Etihad Airways

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 20

15:10 - 8:20

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

9:50 - 9:45

JNB

IAD

29h 55m

1 stop

R14 475Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 24

13:20 - 11:50

IAD

CPT

40h 30m

1 stop

16:35 - 11:35

CPT

IAD

25h 00m

1 stop

R14 845Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 10

21:45 - 11:50

IAD

CPT

32h 05m

1 stop

16:35 - 11:35

CPT

IAD

25h 00m

1 stop

R15 737Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

19:59 - 13:35

IAD

CPT

59h 36m

3 stops

14:25 - 11:51

CPT

IAD

27h 26m

3 stops

R16 562Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 29

6:00 - 0:15

DCA

JNB

36h 15m

2 stops

12:10 - 17:07

JNB

DCA

34h 57m

2 stops

R17 016Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 19

6:00 - 15:50

DCA

JNB

27h 50m

2 stops

12:10 - 22:59

JNB

DCA

40h 49m

2 stops

R17 083Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

11:00 - 15:50

DCA

JNB

22h 50m

2 stops

17:00 - 17:07

JNB

DCA

30h 07m

2 stops

R17 874Kenya Airways

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

11:41 - 8:50

BWI

JNB

39h 09m

2 stops

14:45 - 23:56

JNB

BWI

39h 11m

2 stops

R21 897Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

11:41 - 8:50

BWI

JNB

39h 09m

2 stops

14:45 - 0:06

JNB

BWI

39h 21m

2 stops

R21 998Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7

Egyptair flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

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Egyptair

May 16

IAD12:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 31

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 25m

1 stop

IAD5:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 218

Egyptair

Sept 5

IAD12:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 20

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 25m

1 stop

IAD5:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 470

Egyptair

Sept 12

IAD12:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 27

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 25m

1 stop

IAD5:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 656

Kenya Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Sept 17

IAD19:59Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

59h 36m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

Sept 29

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

27h 26m

3 stops

IAD11:51Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 562

Kenya Airways

Sept 28

IAD19:59Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

44h 11m

2 stops

CPT22:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 4

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

27h 26m

3 stops

IAD11:51Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 646

Kenya Airways

Sept 8

IAD19:59Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

59h 36m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

Sept 16

CPT23:30Cape Town Intl

42h 21m

2 stops

IAD11:51Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 679

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/5

15:10-8:15

1 stop35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:45-9:45

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

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IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/9

15:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

9:50-9:45

1 stop29h 55m

R14 475

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/9

13:20-11:50

1 stop40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

16:35-11:35

1 stop25h 00m

R14 845

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/9

21:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

16:35-11:35

1 stop25h 00m

R15 737

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 17/9

19:59-13:35

3 stops59h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

14:25-11:51

3 stops27h 26m

R16 562

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/5

6:00-0:15

2 stops36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

12:10-17:07

2 stops34h 57m

R17 016

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/5

6:00-15:50

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

12:10-22:59

2 stops40h 49m

R17 083

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/5

11:00-15:50

2 stops22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

17:00-17:07

2 stops30h 07m

R17 874

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 21/4

11:41-8:50

2 stops39h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

14:45-23:56

2 stops39h 11m

R21 897

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 30/4

11:41-8:50

2 stops39h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

14:45-0:06

2 stops39h 21m

R21 998

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Washington, D.C. is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R16 713, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until January to fly from Washington, D.C., when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R16 747.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to South Africa flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R19 407 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Washington, D.C. for as low as R16 982 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Washington, D.C. to South Africa flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Washington, D.C. to South Africa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 54% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 30m
Direct flights	Tue, Fri and Sun
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa takes 14h 30m

Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to South Africa on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Washington, D.C. there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
As of April 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Washington, D.C. to South Africa is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 100,00% of all bookings.

Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 292 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R16 362	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 991 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights

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