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 February 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

Egyptair, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from District of Columbia to South Africa

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 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 12 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.

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As of February 2026, there are 11 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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3:10 pm - 8:20 am

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

9:50 am - 9:45 am

JNB

IAD

29h 55m

1 stop

$817Etihad Airways

Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 22

3:10 pm - 8:20 am

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

9:50 am - 9:45 am

JNB

IAD

29h 55m

1 stop

$818Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29

1:20 pm - 10:30 am

IAD

JNB

39h 10m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 11:35 am

JNB

IAD

23h 35m

1 stop

$820Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22

1:20 pm - 10:30 am

IAD

JNB

39h 10m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 11:35 am

JNB

IAD

23h 45m

1 stop

$829Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 23

9:45 pm - 10:30 am

IAD

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 11:35 am

JNB

IAD

23h 45m

1 stop

$844Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16

9:50 pm - 3:55 am

IAD

JNB

24h 05m

2 stops

10:50 pm - 7:45 pm

JNB

IAD

26h 55m

2 stops

$859Ethiopian Air

Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Apr 3

7:33 pm - 1:35 pm

IAD

CPT

60h 02m

3 stops

2:25 pm - 6:53 pm

CPT

IAD

34h 28m

3 stops

$956Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 31

7:33 pm - 6:00 am

IAD

CPT

52h 27m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 12:23 pm

CPT

IAD

27h 58m

3 stops

$972Kenya Airways

Sat, May 16 - Wed, Jun 3

6:00 am - 3:50 pm

DCA

JNB

27h 50m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 5:00 pm

JNB

DCA

34h 55m

2 stops

$1,011Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Thu, Mar 26

6:14 am - 3:50 pm

DCA

JNB

27h 36m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 5:00 pm

JNB

DCA

30h 00m

2 stops

$1,040Kenya Airways

Mon, Mar 23 - Sun, Mar 29

Etihad Airways flights from District of Columbia to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Apr 6

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 22

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$817

Etihad Airways

Apr 22

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 29

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$818

Etihad Airways

Apr 23

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 2

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$855

Ethiopian Air flights from District of Columbia to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 16

IAD9:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 05m

2 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 3

JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

IAD7:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$859

Ethiopian Air

Mar 2

IAD8:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 05m

2 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 29

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$868

Ethiopian Air

Apr 20

IAD9:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 15m

2 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 28

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$870

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IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/6

3:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

9:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$817

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/22

3:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

9:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$818

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/13

1:20 pm-10:30 am

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

6:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 35m

$820

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/6

1:20 pm-10:30 am

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

5:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 45m

$829

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/9

9:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/16

5:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 45m

$844

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/16

9:50 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/3

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$859

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/14

7:33 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops60h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/31

2:25 pm-6:53 pm

3 stops34h 28m

$956

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/16

7:33 pm-6:00 am

2 stops52h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/3

2:25 pm-12:23 pm

3 stops27h 58m

$972

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/26

12:05 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,011

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/23

6:14 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/29

5:00 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,040

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, January 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 $988. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from District of Columbia averaging around $1,008.

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 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 $1,169 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 $1,126 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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Best Price Found	$914
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Tue, Fri and Sun
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from District of Columbia in the past 72 hours is $914. The best round-trip flight deal from District of Columbia to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,441.

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. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.

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 February 2026, there are 11 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 (100.00% of total bookings).

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Delta	PriceFrom $685	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,239 reviews	Search Delta flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $768	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,417 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,460 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $836	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,234 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $882	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 962 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $922	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,742 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $926	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,762 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,342 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,344 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,063	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,900 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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