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R9 623+ 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 25 March 2025.

Return from

R15 881

One-way from

R9 623

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 736
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 10/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R44 965 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 006 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 March 2025.

Sat 10/517:50JNB - IAD
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 19/521:40IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R15 881
Tue 8/423:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Sun 20/413:49IAD - JNB
1 stop23h 51mDelta
Deal found 24/3R16 354
Tue 8/423:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/421:20IAD - JNB
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R16 663
Mon 12/523:15JNB - DCA
2 stops25h 44mKLM
Mon 26/514:59DCA - JNB
2 stops24h 21mKLM
Deal found 25/3R16 736
Thu 15/523:15JNB - IAD
2 stops26h 00mKLM
Thu 22/517:25IAD - JNB
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Deal found 23/3R17 063
Tue 15/420:40JNB - IAD
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 16/520:30IAD - JNB
2 stops31h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/3R17 099
Tue 15/419:35JNB - IAD
1 stop26h 40mSWISS
Fri 16/517:35IAD - JNB
2 stops33h 45mSWISS
Deal found 24/3R17 154
Tue 8/421:15JNB - IAD
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 20/420:14IAD - JNB
2 stops28h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/3R17 772
Tue 8/418:50JNB - IAD
2 stops26h 45mAir France
Sun 20/417:50IAD - JNB
2 stops32h 40mAir France
Deal found 24/3R17 827
Thu 8/521:15JNB - BWI
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/521:20BWI - JNB
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R18 027
Thu 8/518:50JNB - BWI
2 stops27h 33mDelta
Thu 15/59:00BWI - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 24/3R18 227
Fri 3/1018:50JNB - DCA
2 stops29h 22mAir France
Sat 31/117:15DCA - JNB
2 stops33h 00mAir France
Deal found 24/3R18 591

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

17:50-11:45

1 stop23h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 19/5

21:40-10:35

1 stop30h 55m

R15 881

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/4

13:49-19:40

1 stop23h 51m

R16 354

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/4

21:20-8:30

1 stop29h 10m

R16 663

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

23:15-18:59

2 stops25h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 26/5

14:59-21:20

2 stops24h 21m

R16 736

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

23:15-19:15

2 stops26h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 22/5

17:25-21:20

1 stop21h 55m

R17 063

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

20:40-16:00

1 stop25h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 16/5

20:30-10:20

2 stops31h 50m

R17 099

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

19:35-16:15

1 stop26h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 16/5

17:35-9:20

2 stops33h 45m

R17 154

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

21:15-20:10

1 stop28h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/4

20:14-7:00

2 stops28h 46m

R17 772

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

18:50-15:35

2 stops26h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/4

17:50-8:30

2 stops32h 40m

R17 827

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

21:15-19:35

1 stop28h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 15/5

21:20-9:25

1 stop30h 05m

R18 027

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Washington, D.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 from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 62 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 23 hours 53 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.

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, United Airlines and KLM.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R804

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R928

KLM

KLM

From R839

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R784

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 Ethiopian Air.

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 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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
1 284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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
7 890 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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
1 318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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.
Austrian Airlines
7,5
Good
769 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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.

FAQs about flying to Washington, D.C.

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, United Airlines 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 R820, while return flights cost around R2 020.

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

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around R1 459, however they can be found for as little as R111.

  • 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 50 minutes).

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

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

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

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

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