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R9 140+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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May 10 — May 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 April 2026.

Tue 19/521:15
JNB
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BWI
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/521:30
BWI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4R15 802
Sat 30/59:45
JNB
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IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 15/615:10
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R15 819
Fri 20/1119:05
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1113:30
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop38h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R15 999
Sat 4/79:50
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/815:10
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R16 114
Fri 12/69:50
JNB
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IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 20/615:10
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R16 147
Sun 12/412:40
JNB
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IAD
1 stop33h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/1120:05
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop29h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4R16 360
Fri 1/519:50
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/521:00
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R16 426
Sat 4/79:50
JNB
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IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 7/815:10
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R16 442
Mon 20/412:40
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop35h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/421:00
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4R16 541
Tue 19/517:50
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 26/513:20
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 672
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 16/615:10
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R16 770
Fri 20/119:50
JNB
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IAD
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/1114:35
IAD
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JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R16 803

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Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

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R15 802

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R9 140

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Average price

R16 426
19/5-26/5
  • 19/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Qatar Airways
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  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

21:15-20:40

2 stops29h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 15/6

21:30-9:25

1 stop29h 55m

R17 985

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

19:25-16:45

2 stops27h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/6

17:00-7:00

2 stops32h 00m

R18 543

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

20:25-20:55

1 stop30h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/9

22:55-8:45

1 stop27h 50m

R18 854

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

21:15-17:47

2 stops26h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/6

20:10-7:00

2 stops28h 50m

R19 904

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

21:15-17:00

2 stops25h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 15/6

18:40-7:00

2 stops30h 20m

R19 904

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

20:25-16:05

2 stops25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 21/8

22:55-8:50

1 stop27h 55m

R20 643

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

9:25-18:10

3 stops38h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/5

21:00-4:00

1 stop25h 00m

R20 741

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

21:15-17:47

2 stops26h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 27/5

21:30-9:25

1 stop29h 55m

R20 955

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

21:15-22:47

2 stops31h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/6

17:00-7:00

2 stops32h 00m

R21 874

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

19:25-17:15

1 stop27h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 24/9

20:12-7:00

2 stops28h 48m

R22 038

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 44 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.

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

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. takes 25 hours 58 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 most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. are British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 457
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 358
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R13 695
KLM
KLM
From R14 926

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

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

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 10 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways. 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 565 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 871 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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, KLM 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 R2 368, while return flights cost around R3 714.

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

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around R48 713, however they can be found for as little as R14 009.

  • 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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