R9 299+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

— WAS
Sep 21 — Sep 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Washington, D.C.

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1 stop28h 30m
Mon 2/1118:55 -
1 stop32h 30m
Deal found 18/8R14 655
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1 stop27h 05m
Mon 2/1118:05 -
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Fri 13/1119:35 -
1 stop27h 05m
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Mon 7/914:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Sun 20/910:55 -
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Wed 9/914:30 -
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Mon 14/921:20 -
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Tue 29/914:30 -
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Sun 4/1010:55 -
1 stop20h 35m
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2 stops24h 25m
Mon 7/910:55 -
1 stop20h 35m
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Thu 17/914:30 -
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Thu 24/910:55 -
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Sun 8/1114:30 -
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Fri 13/1110:00 -
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Mon 12/108:20 -
2 stops30h 35m
Mon 26/1011:00 -
1 stop20h 30m
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Sun 13/914:30 -
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Thu 17/910:55 -
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Mon 5/1021:55 -
1 stop27h 38m
Wed 18/1111:05 -
2 stops38h 15m
Deal found 18/8R15 200

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R14 655

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R9 299

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Average price

R16 835
28/10-2/11
  • 28/10-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R1 183 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R160 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2026

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

20:15-19:15

1 stop29h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/10

16:48-19:40

1 stop20h 52m

R15 087

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

22:00-21:42

2 stops30h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 23/11

10:09-18:35

2 stops25h 26m

R15 376

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

19:35-16:40

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

21:45-10:25

1 stop29h 40m

R15 504

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

14:30-8:00

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 31/1

10:00-13:30

1 stop20h 30m

R15 520

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/9

10:55-13:30

1 stop20h 35m

R15 552

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/1

22:00-20:57

2 stops29h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 24/1

8:15-18:35

2 stops27h 20m

R15 585

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

21:55-17:26

1 stop25h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/10

19:40-8:45

2 stops31h 05m

R15 857

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

18:50-11:45

1 stop23h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 31/1

13:30-11:00

1 stop38h 30m

R15 953

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

19:45-8:55

2 stops44h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 15/11

9:05-18:35

1 stop26h 30m

R16 530

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

21:55-23:24

1 stop31h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/10

10:21-19:40

1 stop27h 19m

R16 627

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Washington, D.C.

How long is the flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. takes 25 hours 6 minutes. Flights to Washington, D.C. from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. are Etihad Airways, KLM and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 mm 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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Qatar Airways,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.

FAQs about flying to Washington, D.C.

Getting around Washington

Washington is an easy city to get around: the centre is the area around the National Mall. This area is easily accessible on foot, with most museums and monuments within easy walking distance. The streets in Washington are laid out in a grid, with numbered streets going in one direction and alphabetised streets going the other. The city is divided into four quadrants, with the Capitol building in the centre. Most of the major sights are within walking distance, but you can easily take the Metrobus or Metrorail if you get tired of walking. Bicycling is also very popular in the city; both locals and tourists cycle. Washington can get very hot in the summer months, so light clothes and plenty of water are recommended.

  • When is the best time to fly to Washington?

    The busiest seasons for tourist activities are between March and August, in particular during the time when the cherry blossoms bloom and when schools are out for spring break and then summer holiday. In addition, when Congress is in session and from mid-January through June, hotels and restaurants are full of lobbyists, and the streets are often full of demonstrations. Spring and autumn have the most pleasant weather. Summers in Washington are hot, sometimes exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, and very humid. The quietest times are late August into early September and the period between Thanksgiving (4th Thursday of November) and mid-January. This is also when Washington, DC is the coldest but it’s likely you’ll find cheap hotels and airfare deals to Washington, DC and discounted hotel rates if you travel during this time.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Washington?

    Security concerns mean that many Washington, D.C. attractions won’t let visitors bring their bags or cameras in with them. Storage is sometimes available, but don’t count on it; it’s best not to carry too much that won’t fit into a pocket while visiting.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

    Baltimore/Washington is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington typically cost R936, while return flights cost around R6 053.

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

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around R47 801, however they can be found for as little as R14 124.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (0,0 km away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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