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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.

Sun, Dec 13 - Thu, Dec 31
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:40 pm - 5:00 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
1:40 pm - 7:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$883Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 9:00 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 1:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$923Ethiopian Air
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
British Airways Logo
11:15 am - 7:55 pmDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
39h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
6:05 pm - 10:40 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
57h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
$958British Airways
Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
British Airways Logo
11:15 am - 3:40 pmDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
35h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
6:05 pm - 10:40 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
57h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
$977British Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 9:00 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 8:25 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$990Etihad Airways
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 6:44 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
34h 39m2 stops Cape Town Intl Newark
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 6:35 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 10m1 stop Newark
$1,013United Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 4:29 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 24m2 stops Cape Town Intl Newark
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 6:35 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m1 stop Newark
$1,013United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 10:00 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 8:25 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,044Etihad Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
Emirates Logo
7:05 pm - 8:10 amDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
44h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
10:30 am - 5:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
23h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,240Emirates
Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
Emirates Logo
7:05 pm - 8:10 amDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
44h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
10:30 am - 5:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
23h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,240Emirates
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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 $883 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 $927 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 Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,023. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $1,156 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 $893 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 $1,200 and $1,187 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is June with an average price of $653.

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 $1,008 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 19 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 $255.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$577
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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 $883 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 $927 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 $1,343. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $888 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 15,489 direct flights from within South Africa to Washington, D.C.. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 18% 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 $1,197 or less one-way and $1,008 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 3672 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.4Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Enjoyed it very much, excellent aircraft, excellent flight attendants. I will be happy to fly Emirates Air again.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2026
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Enjoyed it very much, excellent aircraft, excellent flight attendants. I will be happy to fly Emirates Air again.

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.

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

Sat in the plane at the gate in SLC for 2+ hours before take off, getting me home nearly 3 hours later than planned.

Really hard to tell what was happening after my flight got delayed five times

I’m on this flight every other week. Same flight, same day of the week, same time of day… Multiple times there are issues getting flight plan registered and FAA approved r to take off. PAPERWORK This is exhausting and it sucks.

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.

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.

Entertainment was great. Seats were good. They did not have my pre-ordered hot food product available but did comp me something cold in place of the item.

No water or beverage was provided. I had to ask for water. The sole flight attendant had more interest in selling the credit card. In addition when we got to Dulles the plane and gate were misaligned and it took at least 15 minutes to get off the plane.

Flight was delayed almost an hour because the cleaning crew broke one of the bathroom doors.

When we boarded we were treated with care and it never stopped. Got towels before breakfast and after snacks was a lovely touch!

The flight crew was the worst I've experienced. If they worked for me, I would fire them immediately. They never smiled, they seemed angry and avoided passengers as much as possible. The food was not edible, and my luggage was lost. I will never fly United again!!!

Fought with Lufthansa was poor, seats are uncomfortable, food was bad and luggage did not arrive to IA

Awful!!!. I do not recommend United. The flight staff are unhappy and don't attempt to make the passengers feel comfortable or welcome. The food is not edible, and the seats are miserable. My expensive luggage was destroyed, and the ticket prices are too much for the experience.

On time, easy boarding. Anytime you sit in an economy seat, it’s uncomfortable. New plane and the bathrooms were in the galley at the back of the plane which seemed odd.

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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