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 25h 25m 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 26h 42m.

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

Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and Qatar Airways 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 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

As of October 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.

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. Monday 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 26% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

Historically, on average around 26% 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.

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 October 2026, there are 10 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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9:20 pm - 12:05 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

5:15 pm - 7:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$999Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

1:30 pm - 11:00 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m1 stop Istanbul

5:15 pm - 12:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$999Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 8

12:35 pm - 1:35 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

66h 00m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

7:20 am - 5:28 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

41h 08m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,028Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

6:20 pm - 10:05 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:25 pm - 11:52 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 27m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,028Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 19

11:00 am - 1:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

11:00 pm - 8:05 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,122Ethiopian Air

Fri, Mar 19 - Fri, Mar 26

10:00 am - 1:25 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

20h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:15 pm - 8:00 amDUR Durban King Shaka Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,122Ethiopian Air

Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 4

2:25 pm - 8:25 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 9:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,135Etihad Airways

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29

2:25 pm - 8:25 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 9:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,152Etihad Airways

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 20

11:55 am - 10:30 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 12:10 amCPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

42h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,332Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 11

11:55 am - 10:30 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 12:10 amCPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

42h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,332Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 14 - Tue, Feb 23

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9:50 pm - 3:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 05m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

11:00 pm - 7:05 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,122Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Nov 13

11:00 am - 1:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 8:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,129Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11

3:25 pm - 8:25 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 9:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,137Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 12

3:25 pm - 8:25 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 9:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,137Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 10

2:30 pm - 11:00 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 30m1 stop Istanbul

12:55 am - 11:45 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

41h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$1,172Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Dec 8

2:30 pm - 12:05 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 35m1 stop Istanbul

5:15 pm - 7:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,250Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 18

3:25 pm - 2:50 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

41h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:00 am - 9:00 amDUR Durban King Shaka Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,321Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

2:30 pm - 12:05 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 35m1 stop Istanbul

2:00 pm - 12:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

$1,328Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

9:05 pm - 8:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 pm - 4:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,362Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

9:05 pm - 10:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

5:00 pm - 3:55 pmDUR Durban King Shaka Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

53h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,390Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4

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6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

$1,575Austrian Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Tue, Feb 23

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

$1,580Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 23

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

$1,580Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 16

7:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 6:45 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mnonstop

$1,581Brussels Airlines

Mon, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 23

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

$1,611United Airlines

Thu, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 28

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

$1,611United Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Mar 5

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

$1,611United Airlines

Sat, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 14

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

$1,666Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 9

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

$1,670Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 14

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

$3,397Ethiopian Air

Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 12

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

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Washington, D.C. to South Africa flight tickets

Etihad Airways

Nov 22

IAD2:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 00m

1 stop

JNB8:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 29

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m

1 stop

IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,135

Etihad Airways

Oct 29

IAD3:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 00m

1 stop

JNB8:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 12

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m

1 stop

IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,137

Etihad Airways

Oct 29

IAD3:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 00m

1 stop

JNB8:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 11

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m

1 stop

IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,152

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

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Washington, D.C. to South Africa flight tickets

Kenya Airways

Apr 11

DCA6:05 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

36h 10m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 22

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m

2 stops

DCA6:05 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,173

Kenya Airways

Feb 8

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

26h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 10

JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

39h 49m

2 stops

DCA10:24 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,186

Kenya Airways

Mar 21

DCA6:05 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 45m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 1

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

40h 54m

2 stops

DCA11:04 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,191

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/9

9:20 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/17

5:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$999

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/1

1:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/8

5:15 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$999

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/9

12:35 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops66h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/17

7:20 am-5:28 pm

2 stops41h 08m

$1,028

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/9

6:20 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops44h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/19

2:25 pm-11:52 am

3 stops28h 27m

$1,028

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/19

11:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/26

11:00 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,122

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Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/22

10:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 2/4

2:15 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 45m

$1,122

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/22

2:25 pm-8:25 am

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/29

9:50 am-9:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

$1,135

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/13

2:25 pm-8:25 am

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/20

9:50 am-9:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

$1,152

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CPT Cape Town Intl

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/3

11:55 am-10:30 am

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/11

12:35 pm-12:10 am

2 stops42h 35m

$1,332

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CPT Cape Town Intl

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/14

11:55 am-10:30 am

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/23

12:35 pm-12:10 am

2 stops42h 35m

$1,332

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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 $1,189. The month of November is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $1,298.

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 $1,295 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 $1,156 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$591
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 $591. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $999.

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

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 October 2026, there are 10 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 58.87% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 39.01%, Airbus A350-900 with 1.42%, and Boeing 737-800 with 0.71%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $764	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,676 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,595 reviews	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $828	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,548 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $836	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,458 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $881	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,043 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $978	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,095	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,066 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,264	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,689 reviews	Search Emirates flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,328	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,440 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $1,552	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,113 reviews	Search SWISS flights

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