What airlines fly to District of Columbia?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines 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 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to District of Columbia. Keep in mind that there are 9 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 20h 15m.

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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Iberia 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 March 2026, there are 9 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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9:45 am - 9:45 am

JNB

IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

3:10 pm - 8:15 am

IAD

JNB

35h 05m

1 stop

$799Etihad Airways

Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 23

9:45 am - 9:45 am

JNB

IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

3:10 pm - 8:15 am

IAD

JNB

35h 05m

1 stop

$801Etihad Airways

Sun, Apr 5 - Mon, Apr 20

9:15 pm - 8:19 pm

JNB

DCA

29h 04m

2 stops

5:31 pm - 7:00 am

DCA

JNB

31h 29m

2 stops

$930British Airways

Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 4

9:15 pm - 9:00 pm

JNB

DCA

29h 45m

2 stops

5:40 pm - 7:00 am

DCA

JNB

31h 20m

2 stops

$952British Airways

Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 16

3:05 pm - 9:30 am

JNB

DCA

24h 25m

2 stops

5:55 pm - 6:30 pm

DCA

JNB

18h 35m

1 stop

$968United Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, May 2

7:40 am - 12:23 pm

CPT

IAD

58h 43m

2 stops

5:40 pm - 5:50 am

IAD

CPT

30h 10m

1 stop

$1,044Delta

Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 23

11:15 pm - 3:35 pm

CPT

IAD

22h 20m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 5:50 pm

IAD

CPT

18h 20m

1 stop

$1,046Delta

Sun, Jun 14 - Mon, Aug 31

7:50 pm - 10:23 am

CPT

DCA

20h 33m

1 stop

5:55 pm - 5:20 pm

DCA

CPT

41h 25m

2 stops

$1,185United Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jul 6

11:15 am - 8:40 am

DUR

IAD

51h 25m

2 stops

10:55 am - 4:35 pm

IAD

DUR

23h 40m

1 stop

$1,469Emirates

Wed, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 9

7:00 am - 8:40 am

DUR

IAD

31h 40m

2 stops

10:55 am - 4:35 pm

IAD

DUR

23h 40m

1 stop

$1,470Emirates

Wed, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 9

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

Apr 19

JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 23

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$799

Etihad Airways

Apr 5

JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 20

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$801

Etihad Airways

Apr 19

JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 23

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$803

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to District of Columbia

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on South Africa to District of Columbia flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Apr 14

JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

IAD7:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 18

IAD9:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 15m

2 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$966

Ethiopian Air

Apr 29

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 6

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl

$997

Ethiopian Air

Apr 19

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 4

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl

$1,047

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/19

9:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/23

3:10 pm-8:15 am

1 stop35h 05m

$799

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

9:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

3:10 pm-8:15 am

1 stop35h 05m

$801

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

9:15 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops29h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/4

5:31 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 29m

$930

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/8

9:15 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/16

5:40 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 20m

$952

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

3:05 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/2

5:55 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$968

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/13

7:40 am-12:23 pm

2 stops58h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/23

5:40 pm-5:50 am

1 stop30h 10m

$1,044

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/14

11:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/31

5:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,046

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/15

7:50 pm-10:23 am

1 stop20h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/6

5:55 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$1,185

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 7/1

11:15 am-8:40 am

2 stops51h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/9

10:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,469

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 7/1

7:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/9

10:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,470

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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, January 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 $890. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in January, then you should wait until February to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $906.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $971 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 $939 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on South Africa to District of Columbia 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 South Africa to District of Columbia flights?

You could potentially save up to 48% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to District of Columbia flight.

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Best Price Found	$1,016
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 $1,016. The best round-trip flight deal from South Africa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $983.

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. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.

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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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 March 2026, there are 9 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 87.01% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 9.09% and Airbus A220-300 at 3.90%.

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 1,428 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $846	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 971 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $849	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,259 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $876	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,441 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $891	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,801 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,472 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $920	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,293 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,001	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,736 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,120	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,543 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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