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

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from District of Columbia to South Africa

How many flights depart from District of Columbia to South Africa on average per week?

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

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from District of Columbia according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa?

Prices for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa?

As of July 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from District of Columbia to South Africa?

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 District of Columbia to South Africa.

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

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa 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 license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:40 pm - 11:50 am

IAD

CPT

32h 10m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 11:30 am

CPT

IAD

24h 55m

1 stop

$973Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13

1:20 pm - 11:50 am

IAD

CPT

40h 30m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 11:35 am

CPT

IAD

25h 00m

1 stop

$990Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17

7:00 am - 1:35 pm

IAD

CPT

47h 35m

3 stops

2:25 pm - 4:17 pm

CPT

IAD

32h 52m

3 stops

$1,012Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

7:00 am - 1:35 pm

IAD

CPT

47h 35m

3 stops

7:20 am - 11:52 am

CPT

IAD

35h 32m

2 stops

$1,013Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

6:25 pm - 10:10 pm

IAD

CPT

45h 45m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 11:52 am

CPT

IAD

27h 27m

3 stops

$1,018Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

6:25 pm - 6:00 am

IAD

CPT

53h 35m

2 stops

2:20 pm - 5:17 pm

CPT

IAD

32h 57m

2 stops

$1,038Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

3:10 pm - 8:20 am

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

9:50 am - 9:05 am

JNB

IAD

30h 15m

1 stop

$1,058Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

3:35 pm - 8:20 am

IAD

JNB

34h 45m

1 stop

9:50 am - 9:05 am

JNB

IAD

30h 15m

1 stop

$1,098Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

10:55 am - 1:25 pm

IAD

JNB

20h 30m

1 stop

8:20 am - 8:55 am

JNB

IAD

30h 35m

2 stops

$1,142Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 12

10:55 am - 1:25 pm

IAD

JNB

20h 30m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 8:55 am

JNB

IAD

24h 25m

2 stops

$1,150Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 4

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Kenya Airways flights from District of Columbia to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Oct 25

IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

45h 55m

2 stops

JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 31

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 17m

2 stops

IAD5:17 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,103

Kenya Airways

Nov 8

IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 12

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 17m

2 stops

IAD4:17 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,175

Kenya Airways

Jan 10

DCA11:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

40h 55m

2 stops

JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 17

JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

39h 49m

2 stops

DCA10:24 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,220

Ethiopian Air flights from District of Columbia to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Aug 23

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 12

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,142

Ethiopian Air

Sep 28

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 4

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,150

Ethiopian Air

Sep 5

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 26

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,177

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/7

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

4:35 pm-11:30 am

1 stop24h 55m

$973

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/7

1:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/17

4:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop25h 00m

$990

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/3

7:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops47h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

2:25 pm-4:17 pm

3 stops32h 52m

$1,012

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/9

7:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops47h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/17

7:20 am-11:52 am

2 stops35h 32m

$1,013

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/19

6:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops45h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

2:25 pm-11:52 am

3 stops27h 27m

$1,018

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/24

6:25 pm-6:00 am

2 stops53h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/31

2:20 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops32h 57m

$1,038

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/19

3:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/2

9:50 am-9:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

$1,058

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/29

3:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

9:50 am-9:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

$1,098

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/23

10:55 am-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/12

8:20 am-8:55 am

2 stops30h 35m

$1,142

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/28

10:55 am-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/4

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,150

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from District of Columbia to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,123. The month of February is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from District of Columbia averaging around $1,162.

What is the cheapest District of Columbia to South Africa flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from District of Columbia to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from District of Columbia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,237 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from District of Columbia for as low as $936 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on District of Columbia to South Africa flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on District of Columbia to South Africa 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 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a District of Columbia to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$1,711
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Tue, Fri and Sun
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The best flight deal from District of Columbia to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,711

The fastest flight from District of Columbia to South Africa takes 14h 25m

Direct flights go from District of Columbia to South Africa on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From District of Columbia there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa?
Prices for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa?
As of July 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from District of Columbia to South Africa?
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 District of Columbia to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa 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 license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. 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 District of Columbia to South Africa?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from District of Columbia to South Africa is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (71.43% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (26.05%), Airbus A350-900 (1.68%), and Boeing 737-800 (0.84%).

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Delta	PriceFrom $764	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,479 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,544 reviews	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $828	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,486 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $836	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,449 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $869	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,127 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,009 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $958	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,747 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,834 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,024 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,082	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,020 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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