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Cheap Flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from South Africa to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18
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7:35 pm - 3:40 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
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6:05 pm - 10:25 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
$885Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18
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7:35 pm - 3:40 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
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6:05 pm - 10:25 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
$914Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Mon, Jan 11
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10:00 pm - 11:21 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 21m1 stop Newark
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5:20 pm - 6:35 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 15m1 stop Newark
$959United Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Mon, Jan 11
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10:00 pm - 11:39 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 39m1 stop Newark
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5:20 pm - 6:35 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 15m1 stop Newark
$959United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
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9:45 am - 9:45 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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3:10 pm - 8:20 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$973Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
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9:45 am - 9:45 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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3:10 pm - 8:15 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$975Etihad Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Nov 17
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9:55 pm - 2:08 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:55 pm - 8:20 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,000Delta
Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Nov 17
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9:55 pm - 5:10 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:55 pm - 8:20 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,000Delta
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
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8:55 pm - 3:40 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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9:00 pm - 4:00 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,038Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
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2:05 pm - 8:45 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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9:00 pm - 9:10 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,044Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Washington, D.C.

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Washington Dulles Airport?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Washington Dulles Airport was found on the route from Johannesburg, at $885 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $920 in the last 5 days.

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $954. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $1,187 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

The cheapest month for flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $887 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,282 and $1,261 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $613.

What is a good deal for flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for the following prices or less: From Cape Town $1,032 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$580
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Washington Dulles Airport

FAQs - booking Washington Dulles Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Washington Dulles Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Washington Dulles Airport was found on the route from Johannesburg, at $885 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $920 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from central Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is 22 miles from the center of Washington, D.C..

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

    On average, a flight to Washington, D.C. costs $1,070. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $982 and departed from Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Washington Dulles Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington Dulles Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington Dulles Airport with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington Dulles Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 6,009 direct flights from within South Africa to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Washington Dulles Airport

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Washington Dulles Airport? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Washington Dulles Airport for the following prices or less: From Cape Town $1,742
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Washington Dulles Airport flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from South Africa to Washington, D.C.

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3658 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.4Crew
7.9Food
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Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

8.0 ExcellentRekha, Aug 2026
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Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

The crew was very attentive and delivered great service unlike any other airline. It was our first time with Emirates. Our only critique is the food. Pasta pesto is not very common. Tomato sauce would’ve been more of a crowd pleaser. Beef curry sounds bad because curry can be very tough on the stomach. We were in row 26 and the pasta ran out, meaning no one wanted the beef which says something. The beef was just ok… The rest of the food was very good and generous. The plane speaker sound could be better. It was tough to understand announcements even with headphones. Although we did not need them this time due to the purpose of our trip, we were surprised that 2 checked bags were included. That’d be great for the future. It was unpleasant though that our personal items were weighed (we’ve never had another airline do this), especially when we didn’t have checked bags and almost had our carry-ons checked. Overall it was a good experience, but we wish the prices were friendlier for such a short distance (Miami > Colombia).

It was very exlent flight and thanks a lot kayak

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

I love to travel again and again in Emirates. Keep up the good work.

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

I wish any of the US airlines operated like Emirates

Better information about the delay due to screening for US

The flights were on time; all went as expected which is a big positive! No delays! There was no food or drink service in any legs, which I understand due to the short flight time.

They announced a mechanical issue prior to boarding Said it was fixed, we boarded Waited Then learned it was not fixed Had to deplane and go to new gate Bought wifi on plane and it never worked

Chaotic boarding at these gates, multiple gates squeezed in at the very end of a concourse, behind a restaurant. Agents gave up on boarding by individual zones. Flight itself was uneventful, which is all we hope for any more.

Flight delayed due to ground hold. Republic airways did a great job.

The flight was smooth, the crew was great but the plane was quite old

Flight was warm for first few hours and quite rough

Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

Awful. Flight from Cape Town was cancelled, rebooked for another day through Johannesburg, was downgraded to economy

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

1st flight had mechanical issues after we boarded and almost took off. They tried to fix on runway but couldn’t do we went back to the gate. They couldn’t fix it there either. So we had to deplane and board another plane 2 hrs later. All in all our flight was delayed 4 hrs so we had to cancel some business meeting we had in London for the morning since we were supposed to arrive at 7am and did not arrive until 11:45am. Also, the 2nd plane had mechanical issues as well but fortunately they were able to fix on runway.

It was excellent except for at the very end. I woke up about 1.5 hrs before touchdown and wanted to order food in the Business class. I was told they had shut down food service. It would have been good to get a heads up before they closed the service. Anna the air hostess was wonderful. She did get me 2 bowls of fruit and I was very appreciative of her. Wonderful human and a hostess.

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Vistara i bought a biz class fare but a few days before vistara always changes my biz class flight to economy .. happened to me 4 times .. seated could be wider .. boarding could be more organized .. crew did their best but not enough resources all in all very poor experience Qatar Delhi .. only complain .. no clear signage to lounge for transferring pax .. its a Delhi shot coming.. no feeling of exclusivity for biz/ 1st class pax.. but everything else was much better .. once i boarded Qatar .. i loved it Qatar to Washington .. only complain i boarding .. too crowded .. no separate area for biz/1st class should hav completely separate area for upper class.. security is stifling pax comfort by the gate ..but everything else was great

Bad check in experience. Dirty ancient aircraft. Truly awful food and this in Business/ First class.

I truely appreciate all services. I was highly impressed and will not hesitate to recommend United Airlines to friends and family. The AVML was perfect.

Very kind Lufthansa agent somehow gave us all no charge extra business class seats and helped us get home rested and happy.

The lounge was not accessible because it was located before the passport control, and backtracking was impossible.

The flight to America was freezing. The overnight flight back to the UK was boiling hot and the cabin stank of toilet or occasionally perfume, even though I was several rows back from either bathroom. Food was tiny portions. Two small pieces of tough and dry beef in random gravy with pretend mashed potato raking up most of it. Very little veg. Salad was ok. Wooden cutlery broke within minutes of using. Lots of old films for entertainment. Some new ones. Generally a bit rubbish.

Entertainment center did not work and no electric available at seat for 11 hour flight. Didn’t have access to overhead light or call button. Food was tasteless and had a high salt (27 %) of recommended daily salt intake

What would be infinitely better if for Kayak to not offer this flight as if it was completely different airlines rather than United and then filtering me through some creepy discount site.

Our flight was great with an unexpected upgrade. However, four days into our travel we are still without a piece of luggage. The bag tracker has not been accurate, the airline is not communicating with me or the luggage delivery service and no one is willing to take responsibility or guarantee any kind of support or reimbursement. Unfortunately, we do not have the option to easily shop to replace items as we are currently on a cruise. I have been very disappointed by United Airlines response.

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

On time - really well operated flight. Friendly staff. Super impressed with United on this round trip.

Good could be better. Crew is good but not great. Not much snack options for kids. Bathrooms were not cleaned on time

The crew were really bad mannered! And spoiled all my mood throughout the flight!

Limit the number of usage of wine or please arrange our seats. The passenger was drunk on this flight and not on Thiruvananthapuram to Abudhabi.

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

Overall mediocre experience. Check in was good. They're were discriminatory. They were not attentive, food choices were not vegetarian friendly. The food served was frozen.

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