What airlines fly to District of Columbia?

United Airlines, British Airways and Emirates 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 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to District of Columbia. Keep in mind that there are 8 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?

On average, it takes 15h 30m to fly from South Africa to District of Columbia if you fly out of Cape Town (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (the most popular airport in District of Columbia). If you’re flying out of Johannesburg and into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 29h 55m.

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Emirates 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 8 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?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to District of Columbia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to District of Columbia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at District of Columbia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:40 pm - 3:40 pm

JNB

IAD

33h 00m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 4:00 am

IAD

JNB

25h 00m

1 stop

$997Qatar Airways

Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jul 14

7:35 pm - 4:35 pm

JNB

IAD

27h 00m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 10:25 am

IAD

JNB

30h 25m

2 stops

$1,003Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

3:05 pm - 5:30 am

JNB

IAD

20h 25m

1 stop

6:33 am - 6:30 pm

IAD

JNB

29h 57m

1 stop

$1,038United Airlines

Sun, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 29

3:05 pm - 5:30 am

JNB

IAD

20h 25m

1 stop

5:45 pm - 6:30 pm

IAD

JNB

18h 45m

1 stop

$1,039United Airlines

Sun, Jun 14 - Wed, Aug 26

7:35 pm - 8:59 pm

JNB

DCA

31h 24m

2 stops

5:45 pm - 10:25 am

DCA

JNB

33h 40m

2 stops

$1,086British Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

7:35 pm - 10:15 pm

JNB

DCA

32h 40m

2 stops

5:45 pm - 10:25 am

DCA

JNB

33h 40m

2 stops

$1,087British Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

8:05 pm - 6:14 pm

CPT

DCA

28h 09m

1 stop

8:30 pm - 5:50 pm

DCA

CPT

39h 20m

1 stop

$1,173Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 21

8:05 pm - 5:05 pm

CPT

DCA

27h 00m

2 stops

3:05 pm - 5:50 pm

DCA

CPT

20h 45m

2 stops

$1,222Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 17

6:40 pm - 8:40 am

DUR

IAD

44h 00m

1 stop

10:55 am - 4:35 pm

IAD

DUR

23h 40m

1 stop

$1,469Emirates

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

6:40 pm - 8:40 am

DUR

IAD

44h 00m

1 stop

10:55 am - 4:35 pm

IAD

DUR

23h 40m

1 stop

$1,473Emirates

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to District of Columbia flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Jun 23

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 00m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jul 14

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$997

Qatar Airways

Jun 15

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m

1 stop

IAD8:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jun 29

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,021

Qatar Airways

Jun 24

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 00m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jul 7

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,024

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

Our best Etihad Airways deals on South Africa to District of Columbia flight tickets

Etihad Airways

Jun 25

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Aug 29

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,013

Etihad Airways

Jun 24

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jul 6

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,103

Etihad Airways

Jul 18

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jul 30

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,129

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/23

12:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/14

9:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 00m

$997

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

7:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

9:00 pm-10:25 am

2 stops30h 25m

$1,003

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/14

3:05 pm-5:30 am

1 stop20h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/29

6:33 am-6:30 pm

1 stop29h 57m

$1,038

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/14

3:05 pm-5:30 am

1 stop20h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/26

5:45 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,039

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

7:35 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops31h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

5:45 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 40m

$1,086

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

7:35 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

5:45 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 40m

$1,087

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

8:05 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop28h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/21

8:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,173

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

8:05 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/17

3:05 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$1,222

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 9/15

6:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop44h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/19

10:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,469

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 9/15

6:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop44h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/19

10:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,473

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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?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to District of Columbia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $524. 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 $657.

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 from South Africa 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 $976 when searching weeks out. 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 $923 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to District of Columbia flights?

You could potentially save up to 44% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to District of Columbia flight.

Cheap South Africa to District of Columbia flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$1,379
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 $1,379. The best round-trip flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,170.

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 8 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?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to District of Columbia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to District of Columbia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at District of Columbia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted 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 85.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 10.00% and Airbus A220-300 at 5.00%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to District of Columbia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $817	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,439 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $846	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $876	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,718 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $890	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,980 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $920	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,453 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $931	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,517 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,046	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,120	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,572 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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