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R11 999+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

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Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2025

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Return from

R16 626

One-way from

R11 999

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R17 567
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 30/1-24/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest flights to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sat 18/123:55JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 50mKLM
Sat 1/217:35IAD - JNB
1 stop21h 25mKLM
Deal found 16/1R16 589
Thu 30/119:35JNB - IAD
1 stop31h 45mLufthansa
Mon 24/222:35IAD - JNB
2 stops27h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R16 626
Tue 11/219:40JNB - IAD
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Tue 18/212:05IAD - JNB
2 stops26h 55mDelta
Deal found 16/1R16 683
Thu 30/123:55JNB - DCA
2 stops29h 05mDelta
Wed 21/517:00DCA - JNB
2 stops22h 20mDelta
Deal found 16/1R16 739
Sat 18/123:55JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/221:00IAD - JNB
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 852
Sat 18/119:40JNB - IAD
2 stops27h 05mAir France
Sat 1/221:00IAD - JNB
2 stops29h 25mAir France
Deal found 16/1R17 078
Thu 30/119:40JNB - BWI
2 stops34h 28mDelta
Mon 24/27:15BWI - JNB
1 stop28h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/1R17 209
Wed 5/222:00JNB - BWI
2 stops29h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 15/26:30BWI - JNB
2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 397
Tue 11/222:00JNB - DCA
1 stop19h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/217:00DCA - JNB
1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 454
Sun 2/221:15JNB - BWI
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/621:20BWI - JNB
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 510
Wed 5/222:00JNB - DCA
1 stop19h 31mLufthansa
Sat 15/215:00DCA - JNB
1 stop20h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R17 548
Tue 21/119:25JNB - BWI
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 27/120:30BWI - JNB
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1R17 792

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

Locate flights to Washington, D.C. that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

19:35-20:20

1 stop31h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 24/2

22:35-9:30

2 stops27h 55m

R16 626

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

19:40-16:05

2 stops27h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 18/2

12:05-22:00

2 stops26h 55m

R16 683

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

23:55-22:00

2 stops29h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 21/5

17:00-21:20

2 stops22h 20m

R16 739

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

23:15-18:22

2 stops25h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 22/5

21:20-8:10

1 stop28h 50m

R16 965

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

19:40-16:55

2 stops28h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 15/2

21:00-9:25

2 stops29h 25m

R17 040

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

19:40-23:08

2 stops34h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 24/2

7:15-19:00

1 stop28h 45m

R17 209

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

22:00-20:48

2 stops29h 48m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 15/2

6:30-18:35

2 stops29h 05m

R17 397

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

22:00-10:31

1 stop19h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 18/2

17:00-18:35

1 stop18h 35m

R17 454

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

21:15-18:45

1 stop28h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 20/6

21:20-7:00

1 stop27h 40m

R17 510

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

22:00-10:31

1 stop19h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 15/2

15:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

R17 548

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Best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.

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Travel insights for flights to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 44 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.

How long is the flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. takes 24 hours 37 minutes. Flights to Washington, D.C. from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 1 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. should consider flying on Friday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. are Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R804

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R781

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From R803

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R922

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

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

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).

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 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about British Airways, Delta and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
826 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.

  • 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, Virgin Atlantic 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.?

    Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National typically cost R1 187, while return flights cost around R2 990.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Baltimore/Washington have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Baltimore/Washington can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Baltimore/Washington?

    Yes. Baltimore/Washington has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Charming 1 BDApt - Minutes from BWI Airport, close to Ft. Meade and Baltimore is the closest property to Baltimore/Washington (1,6 km away from Baltimore/Washington).

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