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Cheap flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. from R10 267

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
helmi 9 — helmi 161
1 adult

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 helmikuu 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 495

One-way from

R10 267

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 042

Good round-trip deal

R17 200 or less

Good one-way deal

R22 143 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/3-20/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 35m total
  • South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R45 209 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 182 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 4 helmikuu 2025.

to 13/313:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
to 20/311:00IAD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/2R15 495
ma 17/214:35JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
ma 24/210:00IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/2R16 457
to 13/219:05JNB - IAD
1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines
to 31/712:35IAD - JNB
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2R16 476
ma 17/219:40JNB - IAD
1 stop27h 35mDelta
ma 24/216:53IAD - JNB
1 stop19h 07mDelta
Deal found 3/2R16 551
ma 17/223:55JNB - DCA
2 stops24h 15mDelta
ma 24/26:00DCA - JNB
2 stops30h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/2R16 665
ti 1/423:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
su 20/418:10IAD - JNB
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R17 042
ti 1/418:50JNB - IAD
2 stops27h 25mAir France
su 20/418:10IAD - JNB
2 stops32h 20mAir France
Deal found 3/2R17 136
to 13/222:00JNB - DCA
1 stop19h 31mUnited Airlines
ti 29/717:00DCA - JNB
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2R17 344
ma 3/323:55JNB - BWI
2 stops30h 13mKLM
ma 10/312:00BWI - JNB
2 stops28h 00mKLM
Deal found 3/2R17 401
ma 3/323:55JNB - BWI
2 stops26h 23mDelta
ma 10/36:00BWI - JNB
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/2R17 420
to 13/221:15JNB - BWI
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
ti 29/721:20BWI - JNB
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R17 495
ti 4/323:55JNB - DCA
2 stops24h 15mKLM
ti 18/316:25DCA - JNB
2 stops23h 35mKLM
Deal found 3/2R17 571

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 4 helmikuu 2025.

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

to 13/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

to 20/3

11:00-13:45

1 stop20h 45m

R15 495

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 17/2

14:35-8:00

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ma 24/2

10:00-13:10

1 stop20h 10m

R16 457

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 13/2

19:05-19:30

1 stop31h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ti 29/7

12:35-10:35

1 stop40h 00m

R16 476

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 17/2

19:40-16:15

1 stop27h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ma 24/2

16:53-19:00

1 stop19h 07m

R16 551

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 17/2

23:55-17:10

2 stops24h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ma 24/2

6:00-19:00

2 stops30h 00m

R16 665

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 1/4

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

su 20/4

18:10-8:30

2 stops32h 20m

R17 042

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 1/4

18:50-16:15

2 stops27h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

su 20/4

18:10-8:30

2 stops32h 20m

R17 136

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 13/2

22:00-10:31

1 stop19h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ti 29/7

17:00-17:45

1 stop18h 45m

R17 344

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 3/3

23:55-23:08

2 stops30h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

ma 10/3

12:00-22:00

2 stops28h 00m

R17 401

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 3/3

23:55-19:18

2 stops26h 23m

Baltimore/Washington

ma 10/3

18:55-19:00

1 stop18h 05m

R17 420

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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 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 4 helmikuu 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% 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 4 February 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 4 helmikuu 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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    R10 267 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 Turkish Airlines and Egyptair, with prices starting from R11 739 and R12 626, respectively.

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?

    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.

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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 796AverageR17 667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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