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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 40% 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.

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 175 minutes.

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

As of June 2026, 3 flights take off from Washington, D.C. and land in South Africa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

The flight from Washington, D.C. to South 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 20h 57m on average. If you fly from Baltimore (another popular airport in Washington, D.C.) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 24h 50m.

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

Saturday 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.

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.

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

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa are updated daily.

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

As of June 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. 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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9:00 pm - 4:00 am

IAD

JNB

25h 00m

1 stop

1:30 pm - 3:40 pm

JNB

IAD

32h 10m

2 stops

$1,329Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13

6:02 am - 3:50 pm

DCA

JNB

27h 48m

2 stops

1:15 am - 6:11 pm

JNB

DCA

46h 56m

2 stops

$1,329Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 10

9:00 pm - 4:00 am

IAD

JNB

25h 00m

1 stop

8:55 pm - 3:40 pm

JNB

IAD

24h 45m

1 stop

$1,331Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12

10:55 am - 1:05 pm

IAD

JNB

20h 10m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 9:00 am

JNB

IAD

24h 30m

2 stops

$1,332Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

10:00 am - 1:05 pm

IAD

JNB

20h 05m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 8:00 am

JNB

IAD

24h 30m

2 stops

$1,340Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

3:10 pm - 8:20 am

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

9:50 am - 9:45 am

JNB

IAD

29h 55m

1 stop

$1,344Etihad Airways

Thu, Jul 30 - Mon, Aug 3

9:45 pm - 11:50 am

IAD

CPT

32h 05m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 7:50 pm

CPT

IAD

33h 15m

1 stop

$1,353Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 14

1:20 pm - 11:50 am

IAD

CPT

40h 30m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 11:35 am

CPT

IAD

25h 00m

1 stop

$1,364Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 15

5:55 pm - 10:40 am

DCA

DUR

34h 45m

2 stops

11:15 am - 3:23 pm

DUR

DCA

34h 08m

2 stops

$2,098United Airlines

Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 9

8:25 pm - 10:40 am

DCA

DUR

56h 15m

2 stops

11:15 am - 2:23 pm

DUR

DCA

33h 08m

2 stops

$2,104United Airlines

Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 9

Ethiopian Air flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 5

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 25

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 10m

2 stops

IAD8:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,352

Ethiopian Air

Aug 18

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 6

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,356

Ethiopian Air

Nov 19

IAD10:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 35m

1 stop

CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl

Dec 1

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 10m

2 stops

IAD8:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,358

Qatar Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

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Aug 3

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 30

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,333

Qatar Airways

Aug 5

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 2

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m

1 stop

IAD8:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,334

Qatar Airways

Aug 23

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 30

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,349

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Thu 9/3

9:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 00m

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Sun 9/13

1:30 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops32h 10m

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/7

6:02 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 48m

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Thu 9/10

1:15 am-6:11 pm

2 stops46h 56m

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

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Tue 9/8

9:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/12

8:55 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop24h 45m

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

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Sat 10/24

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

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2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

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IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/7

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/15

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,340

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/30

3:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/3

9:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,344

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/28

9:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/14

4:35 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,353

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/6

1:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/15

4:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop25h 00m

$1,364

Washington, D.C.Durban

DCA - DUR

DCADUR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/1

5:55 pm-10:40 am

2 stops34h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/9

11:15 am-3:23 pm

2 stops34h 08m

$2,098

Washington, D.C.Durban

DCA - DUR

DCADUR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/31

8:25 pm-10:40 am

2 stops56h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/9

11:15 am-2:23 pm

2 stops33h 08m

$2,104

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $106. The month of February is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $759.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,197 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. for as low as $1,034 on momondo.

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

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You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$1,145
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. in the past 72 hours is $1,145. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,671.

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

Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to South Africa on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Washington, D.C. there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
As of June 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Washington, D.C. and South Africa, the leading plane model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, making up 79.37% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 19.05% and Airbus A350-900 with 1.59%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $685	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,395 reviews	Search Delta flights
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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $836	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,410 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $869	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,026 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,006 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $922	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,644 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,775 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,082	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,982 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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