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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Washington, D.C. . Flying to Washington, D.C. in August will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Question 1

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

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The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 78 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.

Question 2

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Washington, D.C.. Flying to Washington, D.C. in August will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National typically cost R792, while return flights cost around R2 150.

Question 6

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

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A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around R822, however they can be found for as little as R738.

Question 7

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

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For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 50 minutes).

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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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).

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. takes 22 hours 37 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.

Question 12

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

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

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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.

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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).

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Washington, D.C.?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights to Washington, D.C. via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Washington, D.C.?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Washington, D.C..

Question 17

Can Cheapflights find flights to Washington, D.C. with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights to Washington, D.C. with no change fees.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Washington, D.C. become cheaper?

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Of course! You can track prices for flights to Washington, D.C. and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals to set up your price alerts.

Question 19

What is good to know if travelling to Washington?

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Security concerns mean that many Washington, D.C. attractions won&#8217;t let visitors bring their bags or cameras in with them. Storage is sometimes available, but don&#8217;t count on it; it&#8217;s best not to carry too much that won&#8217;t fit into a pocket while visiting.

Question 20

When is the best time to fly to Washington?

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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&#8217;s likely you&#8217;ll find cheap hotels and airfare deals to Washington, DC and discounted hotel rates if you travel during this time.

Return from	R15 830
One-way from	R11 034
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 593

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