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$568+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to South Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — JNB
Jul 23 — Jul 301
Thu 7/23
Thu 7/30
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 23, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/211:15 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/98:05 am
JNB
-
IAD
2 stops37h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/18$1,361
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/59:00 pm
IAD
-
JNB
2 stops30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/122:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/18$1,368
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/109:00 pm
IAD
-
JNB
2 stops54h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/262:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/19$1,371
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/279:00 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/182:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/18$1,372
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/71:30 pm
IAD
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DUR
2 stops41h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 1/273:45 pm
DUR
-
IAD
2 stops34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/19$1,373
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/49:00 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/252:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/18$1,374
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:00 pm
IAD
-
JNB
2 stops54h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/132:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/22$1,375
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2210:55 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 7/292:30 pm
JNB
-
IAD
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/22$1,376
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/611:05 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 8/122:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/22$1,377
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2010:55 am
IAD
-
PLZ
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/28:35 am
PLZ
-
IAD
3 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$1,380
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/39:00 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/142:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/18$1,380
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/411:05 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 8/132:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/22$1,383

Find flight deals from Dulles Intl to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dulles Intl to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated June 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,361
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$568
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,580

Good round-trip deal

$1,831 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,150 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 23, 2026.
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Washington, D.C.Port Elizabeth

IAD - PLZ

IADPLZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/20

10:55 am-7:00 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 11/2

8:35 am-8:00 am

3 stops30h 25m

$1,380

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/6

9:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

9:25 am-8:45 am

3 stops29h 20m

$1,433

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/6

9:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/25

9:25 am-8:45 am

3 stops29h 20m

$1,450

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/3

9:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/24

3:05 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops30h 35m

$1,450

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - HLA

IADHLA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/16

8:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 11/23

11:30 am-3:55 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,458

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/10

9:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/26

3:05 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops30h 35m

$1,473

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/17

11:05 am-9:10 am

1 stop40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/26

9:25 am-3:40 pm

3 stops36h 15m

$1,475

Washington, D.C.Hoedspruit

IAD - HDS

IADHDS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/3

8:05 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Hoedspruit

Tue 11/10

1:05 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops57h 50m

$1,497

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/5

10:55 am-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/10

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,534

Washington, D.C.Port Elizabeth

IAD - PLZ

IADPLZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/20

9:00 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops62h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 11/2

8:15 am-3:55 pm

3 stops38h 40m

$1,541

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa (average of $106). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $987). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IAD to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 23, 2026.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

About 31% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to South Africa flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 31% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated June 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,430 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,430 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,430 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,414 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,430 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,879 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,430 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,730 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,430 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,007 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,430 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa can take about 14h 25m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,661. The distance between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and South Africa is about 7926 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Egyptair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $435. Users have also found prices from $497 and $505 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa?

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sun City Resort Pilansberg or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa (average of $106). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $987). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$828Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$836Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$869Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$884Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$946Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$964Average$1,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$1,082Average$2,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
EmiratesCheapest$1,251Average$1,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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