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R9 029+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

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— WAS
May 16 — May 231
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 16 April 2026.

Thu 16/79:50
JNB
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IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 21/815:10
IAD
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JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R15 785
Fri 20/1119:05
JNB
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IAD
1 stop23h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1121:10
IAD
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JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4R15 965
Fri 24/412:40
JNB
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IAD
1 stop35h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/521:00
IAD
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JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R16 554
Thu 30/412:40
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IAD
1 stop35h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/521:00
IAD
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JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R16 587
Tue 19/519:50
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IAD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 28/521:00
IAD
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JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R16 603
Wed 29/412:40
JNB
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IAD
1 stop35h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 16/521:00
IAD
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JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R16 799
Fri 1/512:40
JNB
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IAD
1 stop35h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/521:00
IAD
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JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
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Thu 3/914:45
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IAD
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 6/911:05
IAD
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JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
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Sat 25/419:50
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IAD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 2/521:00
IAD
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JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R17 045
Tue 19/519:50
JNB
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IAD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/621:00
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JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R17 110
Sun 3/519:50
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IAD
1 stop28h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/521:00
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1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
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Mon 11/512:40
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IAD
1 stop35h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/521:00
IAD
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JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R17 241

Find flight deals to Washington, D.C.

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 16 April 2026.

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R15 785

One-way from

R9 029

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Average price

R16 374
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/7-21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:50-18:10

1 stop28h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/5

21:00-10:30

1 stop31h 30m

R18 582

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

19:25-19:40

1 stop30h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/9

20:19-7:00

2 stops28h 41m

R19 155

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

19:59-8:45

2 stops30h 46m

R19 760

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:00-14:03

2 stops49h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/6

18:05-8:35

2 stops32h 30m

R20 120

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:25-16:45

2 stops27h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/6

18:40-7:00

2 stops30h 20m

R20 349

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

19:25-20:20

1 stop30h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/6

20:22-7:00

2 stops28h 38m

R20 365

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:25-16:45

2 stops27h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/6

18:40-7:00

2 stops30h 20m

R20 398

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

15:05-18:10

3 stops33h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/5

21:00-4:00

1 stop25h 00m

R20 496

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

21:15-17:47

2 stops26h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/6

21:30-9:25

1 stop29h 55m

R20 545

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

13:30-8:40

1 stop25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/6

10:55-16:15

1 stop23h 20m

R20 643

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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 10 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 23 hours 45 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 412
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 313
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R13 651
KLM
KLM
From R14 879

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 16 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Virgin Atlantic,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines. 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 601 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 889 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

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 360, while return flights cost around R3 703.

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

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around R48 820, however they can be found for as little as R14 008.

  • 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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