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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 - 5:05 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BWI Baltimore/Washington
28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
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6:55 pm - 10:25 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 30m1 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
$885Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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10:00 pm - 9:42 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BWI Baltimore/Washington
30h 42m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:09 am - 6:35 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
$958United Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Mon, Jan 11
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10:00 pm - 12:48 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BWI Baltimore/Washington
33h 48m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:15 am - 6:35 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl 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
Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1
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11:15 am - 7:55 pmDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
39h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow
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6:05 pm - 10:40 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
57h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
$981British Airways
Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1
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11:15 am - 7:55 pmDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
39h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow
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6:05 pm - 10:40 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
57h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
$982British Airways
Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 13
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9:40 pm - 9:29 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
30h 49m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl
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5:00 pm - 8:20 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
$992Delta
Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Jan 10
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9:40 pm - 9:29 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
30h 49m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl
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8:30 pm - 7:10 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$993Delta
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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, D.C.?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Washington, D.C. was found on the route from Johannesburg, at $885 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. 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.?

The cheapest month for flights to Washington, D.C. is November, where tickets cost $899 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 $1,181 and $1,149 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $583.

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

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Washington, D.C., 25% of our users found tickets to Washington, D.C. 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.?

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.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Washington, D.C.?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C. is Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), with an average flight price of $254.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$580
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg to Washington Dulles Airport

FAQs - booking Washington, D.C. flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Which Washington, D.C. airport is closest to central Washington, D.C.?

    Out of the 2 airports in Washington, D.C., Reagan Washington National Airport is the nearest to the city center (4 miles). You'll travel 22 miles to reach the center of Washington, D.C. if you land in Washington Dulles Airport

  • 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, D.C.?

    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, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. 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, D.C.?

    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, D.C. 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, D.C.?

    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, D.C. 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. are there each week?

    Each week there are around 13,520 direct flights from within South Africa to Washington, D.C.. 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, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,036 or less one-way and $1,032 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Washington, D.C. flight deals.

Reviews of the top 3 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
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

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.

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 gor canceled and there was no one to help us but told us to scan the qr code and fill the forms on-line. Very poor service especially we are tourists traveling to Washington DC for the 1st time.

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.

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