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Cheap flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. from R9 615

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
Mar 13 — Mar 201
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated 8 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 959

One-way from

R9 615

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R16 632

Good round-trip deal

R17 109 or less

Good one-way deal

R21 187 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 18/3-25/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 35m total
  • South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R40 922 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 500 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 March 2025.

Mon 17/314:35CPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/311:00IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R15 123
Mon 10/314:35JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/321:40IAD - JNB
2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R15 686
Mon 17/32:30CPT - IAD
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Mon 24/313:48IAD - CPT
1 stop23h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/3R16 232
Tue 11/319:40JNB - DCA
2 stops28h 20mDelta
Tue 18/312:17DCA - JNB
2 stops24h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/3R16 250
Tue 20/520:05CPT - DCA
2 stops28h 54mDelta
Sat 31/514:59DCA - CPT
2 stops24h 26mDelta
Deal found 7/3R16 304
Sun 11/523:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/521:20IAD - JNB
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3R16 359
Tue 11/319:40JNB - BWI
2 stops29h 16mDelta
Tue 18/312:28BWI - JNB
2 stops24h 32mDelta
Deal found 7/3R16 977
Sun 11/523:15JNB - IAD
2 stops46h 45mKLM
Wed 21/520:30IAD - JNB
2 stops42h 50mKLM
Deal found 6/3R17 050
Tue 11/319:40JNB - IAD
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Wed 19/317:14IAD - JNB
1 stop19h 46mDelta
Deal found 7/3R17 122
Thu 13/323:20CPT - BWI
2 stops46h 29mDelta
Sat 22/317:00BWI - CPT
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/3R17 159
Tue 20/523:15CPT - BWI
2 stops25h 52mKLM
Sat 31/513:52BWI - CPT
2 stops25h 33mKLM
Deal found 7/3R17 359
Mon 10/319:40JNB - IAD
1 stop27h 35mAir France
Tue 18/322:30IAD - JNB
1 stop28h 55mAir France
Deal found 7/3R17 686

Find flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 24/3

11:00-14:30

1 stop21h 30m

R15 959

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

20:05-18:22

1 stop28h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 31/5

14:59-21:25

2 stops24h 26m

R16 304

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 21/5

21:20-8:30

1 stop29h 10m

R16 359

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

18:25-15:35

2 stops27h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/5

13:20-21:25

2 stops26h 05m

R16 613

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

23:15-16:00

2 stops46h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 21/5

20:30-21:20

2 stops42h 50m

R17 050

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

23:15-19:07

2 stops25h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 31/5

13:52-21:25

2 stops25h 33m

R17 359

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

13:55-15:40

1 stop31h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 14/4

21:00-4:00

1 stop25h 00m

R17 704

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

23:35-19:15

1 stop25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 26/4

7:35-17:50

1 stop28h 15m

R18 104

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 22/5

21:40-3:55

2 stops24h 15m

R18 377

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

23:15-19:15

2 stops26h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 21/5

17:25-8:30

2 stops33h 05m

R18 758

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C.

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (average of R815). Flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 265). 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 ZA to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 8 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C., such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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

    R9 615 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Egyptair and KLM, with prices starting from R11 742 and R14 723, respectively.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Washington, D.C. 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 South Africa to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (average of R815). Flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 265). 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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