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Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. from R9 524

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — WAS
May 10 — May 171
1 adult
Fri 10/5
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Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 549 090 searches and data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R16 404

Return from

R17 921

One-way from

R9 524
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Washington, D.C. in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 549 090 searches and data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Washington, D.C. in May and June 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
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Thu 9/521:55JNB - DCA
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Mon 6/523:15JNB - IAD
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Thu 6/617:25IAD - JNB
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Tue 7/518:50JNB - IAD
1 stop30h 20mAir France
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Tue 7/519:20JNB - BWI
1 stop30h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 27/520:16BWI - JNB
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Deal found 3/5R16 145
Sun 5/521:05JNB - IAD
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 3/622:45IAD - JNB
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Deal found 3/5R16 330
Thu 9/521:55JNB - BWI
1 stop26h 50mDelta
Mon 20/516:43BWI - JNB
1 stop20h 17mDelta
Deal found 3/5R16 423

Washington, D.C. 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Washington, D.C. in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 549 090 searches and data were last updated on 5 May 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Washington, D.C. in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 5/521:55JNB - DCA
1 stop32h 02mDelta
Sat 11/56:00DCA - JNB
1 stop31h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/5R15 590
Mon 6/523:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 45mKLM
Mon 3/617:25IAD - JNB
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Deal found 3/5R15 590
Mon 6/523:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/621:20IAD - JNB
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R15 609
Mon 6/523:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 45mDelta
Thu 6/617:25IAD - JNB
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/5R15 775
Tue 7/518:50JNB - IAD
1 stop30h 20mAir France
Tue 4/621:20IAD - JNB
1 stop29h 20mAir France
Deal found 3/5R16 127
Sun 5/521:05JNB - IAD
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 3/622:45IAD - JNB
1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/5R16 330
Sun 5/523:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Mon 3/616:57IAD - JNB
2 stops22h 23mKLM
Deal found 3/5R16 904
Sun 5/523:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/621:20IAD - JNB
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Deal found 3/5R16 922
Sun 5/521:05JNB - DCA
2 stops32h 19mBritish Airways
Sat 11/518:00DCA - JNB
2 stops57h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/5R17 199

Flights to Washington, D.C. departing soon

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Thu 9/519:20JNB - IAD
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Thu 9/519:20JNB - IAD
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Thu 9/519:00JNB - IAD
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Thu 9/519:00JNB - IAD
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Thu 9/519:00JNB - IAD
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Thu 9/519:00JNB - IAD
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Tue 4/616:00IAD - JNB
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Thu 9/517:40JNB - IAD
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Fri 31/510:55IAD - JNB
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Deal found 3/5R26 317

One-way flights to Washington, D.C.

Explore one-way flight options to Washington, D.C. for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 549 090 searches and data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Washington, D.C., check out these fares. Book a round-trip flight to Washington, D.C. instead by using the search form above.
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2 stops29h 20mRwandAir
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2 stops29h 20mRwandAir
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Sat 26/1013:35JNB - IAD
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Deal found 4/5R10 005
Thu 16/513:35JNB - IAD
1 stop25h 10mJetBlue
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Sat 8/620:15JNB - IAD
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Sun 30/63:10JNB - IAD
2 stops43h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 4/5R11 392

Average price of flights to Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Washington, D.C. is currently R10 330 while a return flight costs R23 095. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Washington, D.C. (average of R795). Flying to Washington, D.C. in July will prove the most costly (average of R984). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R15 812

February

R14 906

March

R15 609

April

R15 997

May

R15 997

June

R17 810

July

R18 198

August

R18 198

September

R15 147

October

R14 703

November

R15 221

December

R16 737

Temperature and rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

WAS

Temperature

2 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 78 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 5 May 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about KLM, British Airways and JetBlue. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 465 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

I recently flew to Singapore on flight 21 April 28, 2024. From the time I was greeted at the aircraft door your cabin crew was warm welcoming, smiling and dressed sharped in their uniforms. I've flown around the world and this was my first time on singapore airline. Jason was very attentive to all of my needs. Kelly did made sure my food was correct and it was served at perfect temperature. Mohan check made sure i stayed hydrated they did a beautiful dinner service and lunch service. Everytime I went to the bathroom Ploy had my favorite drink ready. Even though I was in premium economy they gave us first class treatment. I truly enjoyed everything from start to finish on my flight. Even though this is the longest flight in the world I was thankful for the comfort your crew provided me in this journey. Having this amazing crew will surely bring me back on your airline for my vacation travel to Asia. Please give them a special thanks from me. These are memories I will cherish.

8,3
Very Good
1 465 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 465 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

I recently flew to Singapore on flight 21 April 28, 2024. From the time I was greeted at the aircraft door your cabin crew was warm welcoming, smiling and dressed sharped in their uniforms. I've flown around the world and this was my first time on singapore airline. Jason was very attentive to all of my needs. Kelly did made sure my food was correct and it was served at perfect temperature. Mohan check made sure i stayed hydrated they did a beautiful dinner service and lunch service. Everytime I went to the bathroom Ploy had my favorite drink ready. Even though I was in premium economy they gave us first class treatment. I truly enjoyed everything from start to finish on my flight. Even though this is the longest flight in the world I was thankful for the comfort your crew provided me in this journey. Having this amazing crew will surely bring me back on your airline for my vacation travel to Asia. Please give them a special thanks from me. These are memories I will cherish.

8,1
Very Good
4 014 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 465 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

I recently flew to Singapore on flight 21 April 28, 2024. From the time I was greeted at the aircraft door your cabin crew was warm welcoming, smiling and dressed sharped in their uniforms. I've flown around the world and this was my first time on singapore airline. Jason was very attentive to all of my needs. Kelly did made sure my food was correct and it was served at perfect temperature. Mohan check made sure i stayed hydrated they did a beautiful dinner service and lunch service. Everytime I went to the bathroom Ploy had my favorite drink ready. Even though I was in premium economy they gave us first class treatment. I truly enjoyed everything from start to finish on my flight. Even though this is the longest flight in the world I was thankful for the comfort your crew provided me in this journey. Having this amazing crew will surely bring me back on your airline for my vacation travel to Asia. Please give them a special thanks from me. These are memories I will cherish.

8,1
Very Good
10 838 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 465 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

I recently flew to Singapore on flight 21 April 28, 2024. From the time I was greeted at the aircraft door your cabin crew was warm welcoming, smiling and dressed sharped in their uniforms. I've flown around the world and this was my first time on singapore airline. Jason was very attentive to all of my needs. Kelly did made sure my food was correct and it was served at perfect temperature. Mohan check made sure i stayed hydrated they did a beautiful dinner service and lunch service. Everytime I went to the bathroom Ploy had my favorite drink ready. Even though I was in premium economy they gave us first class treatment. I truly enjoyed everything from start to finish on my flight. Even though this is the longest flight in the world I was thankful for the comfort your crew provided me in this journey. Having this amazing crew will surely bring me back on your airline for my vacation travel to Asia. Please give them a special thanks from me. These are memories I will cherish.

7,9
Good
1 604 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 465 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

I recently flew to Singapore on flight 21 April 28, 2024. From the time I was greeted at the aircraft door your cabin crew was warm welcoming, smiling and dressed sharped in their uniforms. I've flown around the world and this was my first time on singapore airline. Jason was very attentive to all of my needs. Kelly did made sure my food was correct and it was served at perfect temperature. Mohan check made sure i stayed hydrated they did a beautiful dinner service and lunch service. Everytime I went to the bathroom Ploy had my favorite drink ready. Even though I was in premium economy they gave us first class treatment. I truly enjoyed everything from start to finish on my flight. Even though this is the longest flight in the world I was thankful for the comfort your crew provided me in this journey. Having this amazing crew will surely bring me back on your airline for my vacation travel to Asia. Please give them a special thanks from me. These are memories I will cherish.

7,8
Good
2 019 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 465 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

I recently flew to Singapore on flight 21 April 28, 2024. From the time I was greeted at the aircraft door your cabin crew was warm welcoming, smiling and dressed sharped in their uniforms. I've flown around the world and this was my first time on singapore airline. Jason was very attentive to all of my needs. Kelly did made sure my food was correct and it was served at perfect temperature. Mohan check made sure i stayed hydrated they did a beautiful dinner service and lunch service. Everytime I went to the bathroom Ploy had my favorite drink ready. Even though I was in premium economy they gave us first class treatment. I truly enjoyed everything from start to finish on my flight. Even though this is the longest flight in the world I was thankful for the comfort your crew provided me in this journey. Having this amazing crew will surely bring me back on your airline for my vacation travel to Asia. Please give them a special thanks from me. These are memories I will cherish.

Washington D.C. was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. The country’s capital is home to the President of the United States, the Senate, the House of Representatives and hundreds of memorials paying homage to the country’s vibrant, and often turbulent, past. It also has some of the nation’s most important historic monuments.

There’s more than politics to this city, however. Its museums and art galleries are famed around the world. Entertainment gurus will awe at the sight of Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Fonzie’s leather jacket at the Smithsonian American History Museum. Take a walk through the Hall of the First Lady’s and admire the inaugural gowns of Lady Bird Johnson, Jackie Kennedy and more. The National Mall – a green park stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial – is a common ground for protests and demonstrations. Other attractions include the National Zoo and the International Spy Museum.

You will discover some great seafood restaurants, steak houses, sushi bars, Italian restaurants and nearly any cuisine you crave. Some of the world’s best chefs have restaurants in the D.C. area. If you like sports, the Washington Nationals baseball team and the Washington Redskins football team are the two prominent professional franchises in the city. There are numerous discos and nightclubs in the Georgetown area. There are also intimate comedy clubs featuring some terrific political comedians. Check out the National Museum of Health if you have time. It’s a museum you won’t soon forget.

Getting around Washington

Washington is an easy city to get around: the centre is the area around the National Mall. This area is easily accessible on foot, with most museums and monuments within easy walking distance. The streets in Washington are laid out in a grid, with numbered streets going in one direction and alphabetised streets going the other. The city is divided into four quadrants, with the Capitol building in the centre. Most of the major sights are within walking distance, but you can easily take the Metrobus or Metrorail if you get tired of walking. Bicycling is also very popular in the city; both locals and tourists cycle. Washington can get very hot in the summer months, so light clothes and plenty of water are recommended.

  • When is the best time to fly to Washington?

    The busiest seasons for tourist activities are between March and August, in particular during the time when the cherry blossoms bloom and when schools are out for spring break and then summer holiday. In addition, when Congress is in session and from mid-January through June, hotels and restaurants are full of lobbyists, and the streets are often full of demonstrations. Spring and autumn have the most pleasant weather. Summers in Washington are hot, sometimes exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, and very humid. The quietest times are late August into early September and the period between Thanksgiving (4th Thursday of November) and mid-January. This is also when Washington, DC is the coldest but it’s likely you’ll find cheap hotels and airfare deals to Washington, DC and discounted hotel rates if you travel during this time.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Washington?

    Security concerns mean that many Washington, D.C. attractions won’t let visitors bring their bags or cameras in with them. Storage is sometimes available, but don’t count on it; it’s best not to carry too much that won’t fit into a pocket while visiting.

  • What does IAD mean?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is IAD. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight destination has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

    Baltimore/Washington Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost R814, while return flights cost around R13 850.

  • How much is a return flight to Washington, D.C.?

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around R1 763, however they can be found for as little as R749.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Cape Town offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (0,0 km away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport).

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