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Cheap flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. from R9 733

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
Jan 8 — Jan 151
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 3 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 583

One-way from

R9 733
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/3-23/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 30m total
  • South Africa to Washington, D.C.

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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 3 January 2025.

Tue 11/313:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 23/411:00IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/1R15 583
Sun 19/123:59CPT - IAD
1 stop22h 46mDelta
Sat 1/212:31IAD - CPT
2 stops23h 29mDelta
Deal found 2/1R16 371
Thu 30/123:55JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/521:20IAD - JNB
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R16 502
Thu 30/123:55JNB - DCA
2 stops29h 05mDelta
Mon 19/59:00DCA - JNB
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/1R16 521
Tue 25/221:15CPT - DCA
1 stop28h 07mDelta
Sat 5/418:25DCA - CPT
1 stop17h 25mDelta
Deal found 1/1R16 577
Sat 25/119:05JNB - IAD
1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 26/121:25IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R16 615
Mon 20/123:20CPT - IAD
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Thu 15/517:25IAD - CPT
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Deal found 2/1R16 633
Sun 19/120:50CPT - IAD
Nonstop16h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/218:50IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/1R17 196
Thu 30/123:55JNB - BWI
2 stops26h 23mDelta
Mon 19/519:50BWI - JNB
1 stop17h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/1R17 252
Thu 6/320:50CPT - DCA
1 stop19h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 23/317:00DCA - CPT
1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/1R17 365
Mon 10/223:55JNB - BWI
2 stops26h 23mKLM
Mon 17/215:30BWI - JNB
2 stops23h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/1R17 421
Thu 30/119:25JNB - BWI
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/521:20BWI - JNB
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R17 496

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 3 January 2025.

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 23/4

11:00-14:30

1 stop21h 30m

R15 583

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/1

23:59-15:45

1 stop22h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/2

12:31-19:00

2 stops23h 29m

R16 371

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

18:50-19:15

1 stop30h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 21/5

21:20-8:10

1 stop28h 50m

R16 502

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

23:55-15:45

1 stop22h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 21/5

21:20-8:10

1 stop28h 50m

R16 521

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

23:55-22:00

2 stops29h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 19/5

9:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R16 521

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/2

21:15-18:22

1 stop28h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/4

18:25-17:50

1 stop17h 25m

R16 577

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/1

23:20-15:45

1 stop23h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 15/5

17:25-21:25

1 stop22h 00m

R16 633

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/1

20:50-5:55

Nonstop16h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/2

18:50-16:10

Nonstop14h 20m

R17 196

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

23:55-19:18

2 stops26h 23m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 19/5

19:50-19:40

1 stop17h 50m

R17 252

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

20:50-9:42

1 stop19h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 23/3

17:00-17:00

1 stop18h 00m

R17 365

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

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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 3 January 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 3 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C., such as KLM, Delta and Air France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 353 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
3 353 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 353 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
1 330 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 353 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,0
Very Good
8 527 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 353 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,8
Good
1 338 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 353 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 747 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 353 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 733 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R10 258 and R10 783, 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?

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    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..

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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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C.

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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 432AverageR19 376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 647AverageR16 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 702AverageR17 603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 090AverageR18 696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 098AverageR18 092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 197AverageR21 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR15 726AverageR21 741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 853AverageR19 741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 942AverageR19 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 974AverageR27 556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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