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

Historically, on average around 30% 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 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 11 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 18h 50m 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 18h 50m.

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 30% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways 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 July 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.

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 July 2026, there are 11 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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9:45 pm - 11:50 am

IAD

CPT

32h 05m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 7:50 pm

CPT

IAD

33h 15m

1 stop

$1,000Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17

3:10 pm - 8:20 am

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

9:45 am - 9:45 am

JNB

IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

$1,038Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31

10:55 am - 1:25 pm

IAD

JNB

20h 30m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 8:55 am

JNB

IAD

24h 25m

2 stops

$1,119Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 22

10:00 am - 1:05 pm

IAD

JNB

20h 05m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 8:00 am

JNB

IAD

24h 30m

2 stops

$1,141Ethiopian Air

Fri, Nov 20 - Wed, Dec 2

8:05 pm - 10:55 am

IAD

DUR

31h 50m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 3:55 pm

DUR

IAD

53h 55m

2 stops

$1,420Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

9:00 pm - 10:35 am

IAD

DUR

31h 35m

1 stop

7:00 am - 8:45 am

DUR

IAD

31h 45m

2 stops

$1,438Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

10:30 am - 5:10 pm

DCA

CPT

24h 40m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 3:53 pm

CPT

DCA

25h 03m

1 stop

$1,626United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

12:09 pm - 5:10 pm

BWI

CPT

23h 01m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 1:58 pm

CPT

BWI

24h 08m

2 stops

$1,630United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 19

2:10 pm - 5:50 pm

BWI

CPT

21h 40m

1 stop

12:30 am - 9:35 pm

CPT

BWI

27h 05m

2 stops

$1,665Delta

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30

6:10 pm - 6:35 pm

BWI

CPT

17h 25m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 3:40 pm

CPT

BWI

25h 50m

1 stop

$1,676Delta

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 18

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

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Kenya Airways

Nov 9

IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

47h 35m

3 stops

CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 19

CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl

32h 52m

3 stops

IAD4:17 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,013

Kenya Airways

Nov 22

IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 00m

2 stops

CPT6:00 amCape Town Intl

Nov 30

CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl

28h 27m

3 stops

IAD11:52 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,045

Kenya Airways

Nov 9

IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

47h 35m

3 stops

CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 17

CPT7:20 amCape Town Intl

35h 32m

2 stops

IAD11:52 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,074

United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

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Oct 4

DCA5:55 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

17h 15m

1 stop

CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 15

CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl

20h 54m

1 stop

DCA10:44 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,626

United Airlines

Nov 4

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

17h 00m

1 stop

CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 11

CPT7:10 pmCape Town Intl

27h 14m

2 stops

DCA3:24 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,724

United Airlines

Nov 6

DCA12:30 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

22h 30m

1 stop

CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 21

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

23h 29m

1 stop

DCA1:19 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,726

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Mon 9/7

9:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

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4:35 pm-7:50 pm

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Mon 8/17

3:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 00m

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Mon 10/5

10:55 am-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 30m

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Thu 10/22

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

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Fri 11/20

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

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Wed 12/2

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,141

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

8:05 pm-10:55 am

2 stops31h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 11/17

5:00 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops53h 55m

$1,420

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/17

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 8/24

7:00 am-8:45 am

2 stops31h 45m

$1,438

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/21

10:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/28

8:50 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop25h 03m

$1,626

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/4

12:09 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/19

7:50 pm-1:58 pm

2 stops24h 08m

$1,630

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/19

2:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

12:30 am-9:35 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,665

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Thu 1/7

6:10 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/18

8:50 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$1,676

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, September 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 $1,123. The month of February is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $1,162.

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 $1,237 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 $936 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$1,711
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Tue, Fri and Sun
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The best flight deal from Washington, D.C. to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,711

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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As of July 2026, there are 11 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 71.19% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 26.27%, Airbus A350-900 with 1.69%, and Boeing 737-800 with 0.85%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $764	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,476 reviews	Search Delta flights
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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $828	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,479 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $836	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,449 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $869	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,122 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,012 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $958	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,745 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,828 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
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JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,082	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,012 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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