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R15 083
Typical prices: R14 974-R20 642
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Sat 27/10Fri 2/11
JNB - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R17 966
Typical prices: R16 778-R23 930
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CPT - IAD • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Washington, D.C.

 
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Recent return flight deals to Washington, D.C.

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2
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18:50 - 12:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 55m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:20 - 22:25IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 05m1 stop Istanbul
R15 083Turkish Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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17:55 - 11:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 35m1 stop Istanbul
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14:30 - 22:25IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 55m1 stop Istanbul
R15 099Turkish Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 9:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:00 - 13:30IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 099Ethiopian Air
Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 14:10IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 148Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 26
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
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21:45 - 10:25IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
R15 181British Airways
Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 17:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BWI Baltimore/Washington
28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
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18:55 - 10:25BWI  Baltimore/Washington-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
R15 311Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24
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22:00 - 21:31JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BWI Baltimore/Washington
30h 31m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:07 - 18:35BWI  Baltimore/Washington-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
R15 604United Airlines
Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 14
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
21:45 - 10:25IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
R15 604British Airways
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 21:31JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BWI Baltimore/Washington
30h 31m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:07 - 18:35BWI  Baltimore/Washington-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
R15 621United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Dec 2
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21:15 - 17:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BWI Baltimore/Washington
26h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
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18:55 - 10:25BWI  Baltimore/Washington-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
R16 321Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Washington, D.C. flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. with more confidence.

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

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is the cheapest route at R15 083 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

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

A return flight to Washington, D.C. costs R17 091 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R16 098, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R18 405.

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

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. at R16 647 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R18 569.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. with an average price of R14 725 return.
•June (R19 416) and July (R18 194) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Morning flights to Washington, D.C. are the cheapest at R15 767 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R18 341.

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

Flights under R14 974 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Washington, D.C. at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R14 559.

When are flights to Washington, D.C. the cheapest?

Flights to Washington, D.C. are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 1% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Washington, D.C.

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R9 398
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

When to book flights to Washington, D.C.

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Your questions about flights to Washington, D.C., answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Washington, D.C.?

    United Airlines operates the most flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. at 3 per week, and for this route United Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Washington, D.C.?

    Flights to Washington, D.C. arrive at: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which airports serve Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Washington, D.C. can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of Washington, D.C. include Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Fort Meade Tipton (FME) and Baltimore/Washington (BWI). These airports are not in Washington, D.C. itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

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

    Direct flights to Washington, D.C. are available from Cape Town, with a flight time of about 15h 30m.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Washington, D.C. are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R15 083 return

  • How many flights serve Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. receives 0 flights per day and 3 per week from across the world. Cape Town has the most flights to Washington, D.C. with 3 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Washington, D.C. is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Washington, D.C. is around R14 974 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Washington, D.C.?

    Last-minute fares to Washington, D.C. – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% below the average return fare of R17 091. Booking late can sometimes save money, but availability is limited.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Washington, D.C.?

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Washington, D.C., aim to book around 6 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 1% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Washington, D.C., recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R14 974 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Washington, D.C. in November. Return fares historically average R14 725 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R2 574 per return. Morning flights to Washington, D.C. average R15 767 compared to R18 341 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Washington, D.C., some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, United Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, while Turkish Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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.
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KLMOverall score based on 1578 reviews
7,2Entertainment
7,3Food
7,8Boarding
8,4Crew
7,7Comfort
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The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

4,0 OkayJessica, Sept 2026
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The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Flight lead was a gentleman with silver hair and he went out of his way to shake hands and interact with each passenger seated in business class. A medical emergency took place during our flight and he handled it with perfect poise and professionalism. He was gracious and confidently competent. Just what you want from a leader,

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

It was operated by Delta. Boarding took a long time. How difficult can it be? Overall decent trip. Liked the Salt Lake City airport. Better option than Chicago for transfers.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

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.

Did not like the check in guy quibbling over a couple pounds at the luggage weigh in

Just having a little bit more legroom would've been nice.

This is related to my second leg of the flight, from Washington DC to SFO. I understand things happen, but I got home at 3 am for a 12:59 am landing. I live 10 min from the airport. Bridge breaks when a few rows of the plane are off? Maintenance didn’t catch that?

Great Brasilia aircraft - not a Boeing 757 like the next part of the flight. Flight from MCI to IAD was great, on-time, comfortable, did I mention that? The flight from IAD to EDI was painful. One of the reasons I won't fly United again? Boeing 757, with a seat pitch and material that was horrendous. Worst aircraft ever, made worse by United sardine-can tight seating. Oh, and the connection window, 45 minutes, really? At IAD, in different concourses? What idiot came up with that flight scenario? Happily, (for me and my travel insurance people) the flight was late (reminiscent of American Airlines). The crew was professional and courteous.

great starting with the business Class that's was Amazing . thank you United Airlines and brussels Airlines

Best flight in years. Pre-boarding because of my mobility issues. Good food and beverage from beginning to end. Excellent choice of films. Good service by stewardesses. Comfortable seats. I could lie down!

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.

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

Lots of legroom on the flight. No interaction from the staff at all on the plane. They only attended to the First Class passengers. There was no entertainment. Security I was body scanned even though I hadn't set off an alarm, my father-in-law in his 80s, was stopped and subjected to a through body search, told that they would have to place their hands in intimate places. There were several border guards present, and as we walked off we could hear the TWA officer talk about the procedure as if he was training. My father-in-law was a little upset about the whole process. A kind explanation would have been more acceptable, and it felt dehumanizing to him.

Needed a 6 hour lay over in Atlanta. How can this be avoided ?

Security area in terminal 3 needs to be made much nicer. Less claustrophobic and use of glass and big ceilings wouldhelp

One hour before landing was the most scary part of my life. The plane just dropped from the air . No explanation or apologies from the captain. Women and children screaming everywhere. Would like to know what happened

My flight going to doha had economy seats that had a little more leg room. Coming back the leg room was not there. I'm 6'3" and my knees were against the chair in front of me. I couldn't slide my feet under the chair. The 15 hour flight felt like torture from the lack of sleep I was getting being so uncomfortable. Food and crew were great though.

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.

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

TV did not work Special food ordered not honored/not received Response to complaint and request not received Request for window seat but given isle seat even after paying for business class ticket

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

My suitcase 🧳 got missing we still looking for it This not good for them 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾🤦🏽‍♀️

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

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