How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa delayed?

Historically, on average around 37% 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 176 minutes.

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 37% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

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.

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.

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

As of December 2025, 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.

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. according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 36% 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 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 24h 20m 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 27h 30m.

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.

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As of December 2025, 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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JNB

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2:30 pm - 8:00 am

JNB

IAD

24h 30m2 stops

$1,016Ethiopian Air

Sat, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 6

11:00 am - 1:05 pm

IAD

JNB

20h 05m1 stop

2:30 pm - 9:00 am

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IAD

24h 30m2 stops

$1,017Ethiopian Air

Sat, Mar 14 - Fri, Mar 20

1:30 pm - 10:50 am

IAD

JNB

38h 20m1 stop

7:10 pm - 11:45 am

JNB

IAD

23h 35m1 stop

$1,022Turkish Airlines

Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14

10:00 am - 1:05 pm

IAD

JNB

20h 05m1 stop

11:00 pm - 7:05 pm

JNB

IAD

27h 05m2 stops

$1,024Ethiopian Air

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8:05 pm - 7:50 pm

IAD

DUR

40h 45m2 stops

12:25 pm - 8:20 am

DUR

IAD

26h 55m2 stops

$1,072Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 27 - Sat, Feb 7

8:05 pm - 7:50 pm

IAD

DUR

40h 45m2 stops

12:25 pm - 9:17 pm

DUR

IAD

39h 52m3 stops

$1,241Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 27 - Sat, Feb 7

6:45 pm - 4:10 pm

IAD

CPT

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 6:00 am

CPT

IAD

16h 10mnonstop

$1,336United Airlines

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6:45 pm - 4:10 pm

IAD

CPT

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 6:00 am

CPT

IAD

16h 10mnonstop

$1,337United Airlines

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CPT

22h 35m1 stop

9:30 pm - 11:14 am

CPT

DCA

20h 44m1 stop

$1,352Delta

Sat, Feb 21 - Mon, Mar 2

1:40 pm - 7:15 pm

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CPT

23h 35m1 stop

8:05 pm - 9:41 pm

CPT

DCA

31h 36m1 stop

$1,358Delta

Sat, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 29

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

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Jan 31

IAD10:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 7

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

2 stops

IAD8:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,016

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Mar 14

IAD11:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 20

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

2 stops

IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,017

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 29

IAD10:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 17

JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 05m

2 stops

IAD7:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,024

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Feb 19

IAD7:51 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

56h 04m

2 stops

JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 24

JNB5:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

44h 44m

2 stops

IAD7:09 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,014

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Feb 8

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

35h 25m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 22

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 27m

2 stops

DCA4:27 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,066

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Feb 1

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

35h 25m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 15

JNB12:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

35h 22m

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DCA4:27 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

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Sat 2/28

8:50 pm-3:55 am

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2:30 pm-8:00 am

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2:30 pm-9:00 am

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1:30 pm-10:50 am

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7:10 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 35m

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11:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

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Washington, D.C.Durban

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Tue 1/27

8:05 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 2/7

12:25 pm-8:20 am

2 stops26h 55m

$1,072

Washington, D.C.Durban

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/27

8:05 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops40h 45m

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Sat 2/7

12:25 pm-9:17 pm

3 stops39h 52m

$1,241

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/17

6:45 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

8:50 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop16h 10m

$1,336

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/17

6:45 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

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8:50 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop16h 10m

$1,337

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

1:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

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9:30 pm-11:14 am

1 stop20h 44m

$1,352

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Sat 3/21

1:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 35m

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Sun 3/29

8:05 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop31h 36m

$1,358

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, February 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 $1,017. The month of September is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $1,025.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $974. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Friday is $1,344.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,013. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,375.

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 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 $1,176 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 $1,087 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$1,188
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 $1,188. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,437.

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. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Washington, D.C. 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. 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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Based on momondo bookings for flights between Washington, D.C. and South Africa, the leading plane model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, making up 97.32% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A350-900 with 1.79% and Boeing 777 with 0.89%.

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

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How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa delayed?

Historically, on average around 37% 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 176 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.

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 37% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

As of December 2025, 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.

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