How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to Africa on average per day?

6 flights are operational daily from Washington, D.C. to Africa as of April 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00PM, with 83% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

What airlines fly to Africa?

Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines and Egyptair are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Africa from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Royal Air Maroc is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 27 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Africa?

The flight from Washington, D.C. to Africa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Washington, D.C. (a popular airport in Washington, D.C.) to Copenhagen (the most popular airport in Africa), then the flight time is 9h 40m on average. If you fly from Baltimore (another popular airport in Washington, D.C.) to Copenhagen, then the average flight time is 10h 25m.

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to Africa on average per week?

The number of flights available between Washington, D.C. and Africa is 45 per week as of April 2026. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 20% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

British Airways, Etihad Airways, and Egyptair are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Africa?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Africa is 27 as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Africa?

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 Washington, D.C. to Africa.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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4:30 pm - 3:55 pm

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CAI

17h 25m

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4:45 am - 2:30 pm

CAI

IAD

16h 45m

1 stop

$584ITA Airways

Sun, Apr 12 - Fri, May 1

1:20 pm - 8:50 pm

IAD

CAI

24h 30m

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2:15 am - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

16h 20m

1 stop

$590Turkish Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 21

11:00 am - 1:10 am

DCA

CAI

32h 10m

2 stops

3:25 am - 10:55 pm

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DCA

26h 30m

2 stops

$715Delta

Mon, Apr 20 - Sat, Jun 6

8:40 pm - 1:10 am

DCA

CAI

22h 30m

2 stops

3:25 am - 5:07 pm

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DCA

20h 42m

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$716Delta

Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Jun 3

11:00 am - 2:40 pm

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NBO

20h 40m

1 stop

4:10 pm - 8:40 am

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IAD

23h 30m

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$836Qatar Airways

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

11:00 am - 2:40 pm

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NBO

20h 40m

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10:25 am - 8:40 am

NBO

IAD

29h 15m

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$846Qatar Airways

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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LOS

20h 00m

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2:00 pm - 5:10 am

LOS

IAD

20h 10m

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$956Egyptair

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 28

9:00 pm - 5:50 am

IAD

LOS

27h 50m

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6:50 am - 7:00 pm

LOS

IAD

17h 10m

1 stop

$957Royal Air Maroc

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Oct 5

9:00 pm - 6:15 pm

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LOS

16h 15m

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7:15 pm - 7:00 pm

LOS

IAD

28h 45m

1 stop

$958Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 8

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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LOS

20h 00m

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2:00 pm - 5:10 am

LOS

IAD

20h 10m

1 stop

$959Egyptair

Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, May 8

Kenya Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Africa

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May 2

DCA2:38 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 32m

2 stops

CAI2:10 amCairo

May 6

CAI4:10 amCairo

21h 25m

2 stops

DCA6:35 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$797

Kenya Airways

Apr 10

DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

37h 10m

2 stops

CAI1:10 amCairo

Apr 28

CAI4:10 amCairo

21h 25m

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DCA6:35 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$825

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May 9

DCA7:45 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

35h 25m

2 stops

CAI2:10 amCairo

May 31

CAI4:10 amCairo

35h 25m

2 stops

DCA8:35 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$831

Turkish Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Africa

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Apr 9

IAD1:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 00m

1 stop

CAI3:20 amCairo

Apr 22

CAI8:45 pmCairo

20h 50m

1 stop

IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$588

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Apr 28

IAD9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 35m

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CAI4:20 amCairo

May 6

CAI2:15 amCairo

16h 20m

1 stop

IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$590

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Apr 14

IAD1:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 25m

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CAI10:15 pmCairo

20h 20m

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IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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1 stop16h 20m

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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11:00 am-1:10 am

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8:40 pm-1:10 am

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3:25 am-5:07 pm

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IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/13

11:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/20

4:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop23h 30m

$836

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/13

11:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/20

10:25 am-8:40 am

1 stop29h 15m

$846

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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12:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 9/28

2:00 pm-5:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

$956

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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9:00 pm-5:50 am

1 stop27h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 10/5

6:50 am-7:00 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$957

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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9:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 10/8

7:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$958

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IADLOS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/23

12:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 5/8

2:00 pm-5:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to Africa from Washington, D.C. is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $637, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Africa in January, then you should wait until September to fly from Washington, D.C., when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $640.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Africa?

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to Africa is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,008. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Africa on Sunday is $1,162.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Africa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $871. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Africa, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,058 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Africa flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Africa from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Africa for around $843 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Africa from Washington, D.C. for as low as $827 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Washington, D.C. to Africa flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Washington, D.C. to 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	$415
Fastest flight time	7h 15m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $415. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $871.

The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Africa takes 7h 15m

Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Africa every day.

There are 493 airports in Africa. From Washington, D.C. there are direct flights to Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

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The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Africa is 27 as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Africa?
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 Washington, D.C. to Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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SWISS	PriceFrom $382	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,912 reviews	Search SWISS flights
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British Airways	PriceFrom $509	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,847 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $511	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 457 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $538	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,431 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $544	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,163 reviews	Search Iberia flights
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