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

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

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

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to South Africa

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 39% 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.

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 in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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 172 minutes.

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

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

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 layovers 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. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Q: How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa on average per week?

As of March 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 33% of flights taking off on this day.

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3:10 pm - 8:15 am

IAD

JNB

35h 05m

1 stop

9:45 am - 9:45 am

JNB

IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

$856Etihad Airways

Thu, Apr 2 - Sun, Apr 12

3:10 pm - 8:15 am

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JNB

35h 05m

1 stop

9:45 am - 9:45 am

JNB

IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

$857Etihad Airways

Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17

1:20 pm - 10:30 am

IAD

JNB

39h 10m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 11:35 am

JNB

IAD

23h 35m

1 stop

$869Turkish Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Wed, May 27

6:50 pm - 6:00 am

IAD

CPT

53h 10m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 6:53 pm

CPT

IAD

34h 28m

3 stops

$898Kenya Airways

Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 7

6:50 pm - 10:10 pm

IAD

CPT

45h 20m

2 stops

7:20 am - 12:23 pm

CPT

IAD

35h 03m

2 stops

$901Kenya Airways

Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 19

1:20 pm - 11:50 am

IAD

CPT

40h 30m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 7:50 pm

CPT

IAD

33h 15m

1 stop

$928Turkish Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 19

10:55 am - 4:35 pm

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DUR

23h 40m

1 stop

6:40 pm - 8:40 am

DUR

IAD

44h 00m

1 stop

$1,438Emirates

Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 23

10:55 am - 4:35 pm

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DUR

23h 40m

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6:40 pm - 8:40 am

DUR

IAD

44h 00m

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$1,439Emirates

Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 23

8:20 pm - 10:35 am

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DUR

32h 15m

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5:00 pm - 4:05 pm

DUR

IAD

29h 05m

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$1,466Qatar Airways

Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 23

5:15 pm - 11:30 am

IAD

HDS

36h 15m

3 stops

2:30 pm - 3:40 pm

HDS

IAD

55h 10m

2 stops

$2,883Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31

Turkish Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa

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Aug 30

IAD1:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 10

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

IAD7:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$847

Turkish Airlines

May 8

IAD1:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 27

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m

1 stop

IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$869

Turkish Airlines

Aug 29

IAD1:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 8

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

23h 45m

1 stop

IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$883

Etihad Airways flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa

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Apr 2

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 12

JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$856

Etihad Airways

May 13

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 17

JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$857

Etihad Airways

Apr 15

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 22

JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$859

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Thu 4/2

3:10 pm-8:15 am

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9:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 00m

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Wed 5/13

3:10 pm-8:15 am

1 stop35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:45 am-9:45 am

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Fri 5/8

1:20 pm-10:30 am

1 stop39h 10m

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Wed 5/27

6:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 35m

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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Sat 5/2

6:50 pm-6:00 am

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2:25 pm-6:53 pm

3 stops34h 28m

$898

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

6:50 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops45h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/19

7:20 am-12:23 pm

2 stops35h 03m

$901

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

1:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/19

4:35 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$928

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/19

10:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 4/23

6:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop44h 00m

$1,438

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/19

10:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 4/23

6:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop44h 00m

$1,439

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/19

8:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 4/23

5:00 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,466

Washington, D.C.Hoedspruit

IAD - HDS

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/22

5:15 pm-11:30 am

3 stops36h 15m

Hoedspruit

Mon 8/31

2:30 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops55h 10m

$2,883

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $901. The month of February is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport averaging around $988.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,153 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for as low as $1,009 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$916
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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $916. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,411.

The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa takes 14h 25m

Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 layovers 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. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa.
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The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
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momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 100.00% of all bookings.

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