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WAS — CPT
May 18 — May 251
1 adult
Sat 18/5
Sat 25/5

What to know about flights from Washington, D.C.

Discover essential information about flights departing from Washington, D.C., including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Washington, D.C. airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 13 May 2024.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C..

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches.
Mon 14/1021:45IAD - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 21/1014:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R15 870
Thu 10/1010:55IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 28/1014:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R16 108
Mon 7/1021:45IAD - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 21/1014:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R16 366
Mon 14/1010:55IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 21/1014:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R16 421
Wed 11/910:55IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 27/923:00JNB - IAD
2 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R16 696
Mon 23/921:50IAD - CPT
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 8/1016:35CPT - IAD
1 stop33h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/5R16 696
Mon 16/910:55IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 2/1014:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R16 806
Thu 19/916:40IAD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/918:05JNB - IAD
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5R16 880
Tue 24/910:55IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/1014:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R16 935

Last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C.

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Washington, D.C.. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travellers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated 13 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches.
Wed 22/514:59IAD - JNB
1 stop22h 01mDelta
Mon 24/618:50JNB - IAD
1 stop30h 20mDelta
Deal found 13/5R18 698
Wed 22/58:10BWI - JNB
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Tue 4/623:15JNB - BWI
2 stops26h 00mDelta
Deal found 13/5R18 992
Wed 22/510:12BWI - JNB
2 stops26h 48mDelta
Tue 4/623:15JNB - BWI
2 stops26h 00mDelta
Deal found 13/5R19 066
Sat 18/517:45DCA - JNB
1 stop19h 15mDelta
Mon 20/521:55JNB - DCA
1 stop21h 22mDelta
Deal found 13/5R19 286
Sat 18/517:58IAD - JNB
1 stop19h 02mDelta
Tue 21/523:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 45mDelta
Deal found 13/5R19 727
Sat 18/517:50IAD - JNB
1 stop21h 30mKLM
Wed 19/623:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Deal found 13/5R20 002
Sat 18/517:50IAD - JNB
1 stop21h 30mKLM
Wed 19/623:15JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 24mKLM
Deal found 13/5R20 186
Sat 18/518:50BWI - JNB
1 stop18h 10mDelta
Thu 23/521:55JNB - BWI
1 stop25h 48mDelta
Deal found 13/5R20 204
Sat 18/510:50IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/514:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R20 370

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Washington, D.C. to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches and data was last updated 13 May 2024.
Sat 7/99:20DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 17/912:56LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/5R3 618
Sat 7/99:20DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sat 21/912:56LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/5R4 169
Sun 16/68:00IAD - LAS
1 stop17h 54mSun Country Air
Mon 17/623:59LAS - IAD
1 stop7h 58mSun Country Air
Deal found 13/5R4 316
Sat 7/99:20DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Thu 19/912:56LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/5R4 353
Mon 3/613:00DCA - LAS
1 stop12h 39mJetBlue
Fri 7/623:54LAS - DCA
1 stop8h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 12/5R4 408
Fri 6/911:30DCA - LAX
1 stop10h 47mJetBlue
Mon 16/922:10LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 13/5R4 445
Sun 16/68:00IAD - LAS
1 stop27h 07mSun Country Air
Tue 25/611:56LAS - IAD
1 stop19h 30mSun Country Air
Deal found 13/5R4 500
Tue 9/712:00IAD - LAS
1 stop24h 21mSun Country Air
Sat 13/710:57LAS - IAD
1 stop7h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 13/5R4 592
Sat 24/816:36BWI - LAX
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Sat 31/87:20LAX - BWI
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 13/5R4 665

Direct flights from Washington, D.C.

Discover airlines that offer direct flights from Washington, D.C. to various destinations. Avoid layovers and travel efficiently with direct flight options, saving you time and providing a more convenient travel experience. Please note that the direct flight options are based on data from 13 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches.
Mon 23/918:30IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1020:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/5R24 098
Sat 12/1018:30IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 20/1020:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5R25 935
Thu 22/818:35IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/820:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/5R26 853
Mon 10/618:35IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 30/620:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5R27 772
Thu 22/818:35IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/920:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/5R28 690
Mon 5/818:35IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/820:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/5R29 609
Sat 1/618:35IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/620:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5R29 664
Mon 24/618:35IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/720:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5R29 994
Mon 10/618:35IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 30/620:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/5R31 445

Find flights from Washington, D.C. within your budget

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R15 870 - R16 935

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 14/10

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/10

2 stops24h 25m

R15 870

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/10

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/10

2 stops24h 30m

R16 108

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/10

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/10

2 stops24h 25m

R16 366

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 14/10

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/10

2 stops24h 25m

R16 421

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/9

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/9

2 stops26h 50m

R16 696

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCape Town Intl

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/9

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/10

1 stop33h 20m

R16 696

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/9

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/10

2 stops24h 25m

R16 806

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 19/9

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/9

1 stop26h 40m

R16 880

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 24/9

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/10

2 stops24h 25m

R16 935

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Deals found on 12/5

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Booking 6 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Midday
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Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Washington, D.C. would be wise to consider leaving during Thursday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Thursday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.
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Average price of flights from Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip from Washington, D.C. by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. is currently R12 545 while a return flight costs R16 531. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. (average of R806). Flying from Washington, D.C. in June will prove the most costly (average of R1 022). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R1 965

February

R2 222

March

R2 498

April

R2 351

May

R2 076

June

R1 965

July

R2 204

August

R2 204

September

R2 259

October

R2 222

November

R2 131

December

R2 590

Airline reviews for flights from Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from Washington, D.C.. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches.
8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews
8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7,9
Good
1 574 reviews
8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7,9
Good
49 reviews
8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7,8
Good
1 996 reviews
8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7,7
Good
4 410 reviews
8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Washington, D.C.. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 13 May 2024.
  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

    The most selected flight destinations from Washington, D.C. for the current month are Boston, Atlanta, Athens. While Boston, Atlanta, Athens are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

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

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Cape Town from R16 696. Baltimore/Washington airport is a great option if you're flying to Cape Town from R22 464. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Frontier, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from Washington, D.C.. Here are some options available: Frontier flights from Washington, D.C. to Miami (R4 496). Ethiopian Air flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R16 229). Turkish Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl (R16 243).

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C.?

    For shorter trips consider Richmond, Charlottesville, and Harrisburg as potential places to explore. All can be options to fly to and are within 126 km of Washington, D.C..

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C.?

    If flights to distant destinations are more of your preference, check pricing for Seoul, Cape Town, and Tokyo.

  • What are popular destinations to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

    From Washington, D.C. you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New York (2 198 flights per day), Chicago (828 flights per day) and Detroit (632 flights per day).

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to embark to:
    Travel from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R16 696 round trip

  • Which airlines fly from Washington, D.C.?

    When flying from Washington, D.C. check dates and pricing for the following: KLM, Frontier, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Ethiopian Air. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Miami, Cape Town, Johannesburg.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C.?

    February is currently the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C.. At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C.?

    Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Washington, D.C. would be wise to consider leaving during Thursday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Thursday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

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

    Booking 6 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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