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R11 966+ Cheap flights to Washington

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— SEA
Mar 26 — Apr 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Washington in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Washington
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Washington. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 February 2026.

Mon 3/819:25
JNB
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SEA
2 stops34h 46m
American Airlines
Tue 25/813:32
SEA
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JNB
2 stops34h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 957
Mon 27/421:15
JNB
-
SEA
2 stops34h 23m
American Airlines
Sun 11/1010:30
SEA
-
JNB
2 stops37h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2R15 069
Tue 7/721:15
JNB
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PDX
2 stops31h 52m
British Airways
Fri 11/914:12
PDX
-
JNB
2 stops34h 13m
British Airways
Deal found 20/2R15 101
Mon 30/321:15
JNB
-
SEA
2 stops36h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 22/420:20
SEA
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/2R15 469
Sun 2/819:25
JNB
-
SEA
2 stops38h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 25/815:10
SEA
-
JNB
2 stops33h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/2R15 485
Tue 28/421:15
JNB
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SEA
1 stop23h 20m
American Airlines
Sun 11/1013:56
SEA
-
JNB
2 stops34h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2R15 517
Mon 30/320:25
JNB
-
SEA
1 stop32h 39m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 20/413:45
SEA
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2R15 533
Mon 27/421:15
JNB
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SEA
2 stops34h 23m
American Airlines
Mon 12/1020:20
SEA
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2R15 613
Wed 15/721:15
JNB
-
PDX
2 stops33h 16m
British Airways
Fri 11/914:12
PDX
-
JNB
2 stops34h 13m
British Airways
Deal found 20/2R15 645
Mon 27/420:25
JNB
-
SEA
1 stop32h 39m
Delta
Mon 12/1021:50
SEA
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Delta
Deal found 23/2R15 677
Tue 31/320:25
JNB
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SEA
1 stop32h 39m
Delta
Tue 21/421:45
SEA
-
JNB
1 stop26h 05m
Delta
Deal found 20/2R15 693
Mon 3/820:25
JNB
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SEA
1 stop32h 38m
Delta
Thu 27/821:55
SEA
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JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Delta
Deal found 20/2R15 709

Find flight deals to Washington

Find the latest flights to Washington 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 24 February 2026.

Return from

R14 957

One-way from

R11 966

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Average price

R16 781
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 3/8-31/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 49m total
  • Johannesburg to Seattle
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

20:25-20:11

1 stop32h 46m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 8/10

21:50-8:50

1 stop26h 00m

R15 677

JohannesburgPortland

JNB - PDX

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

22:00-18:14

2 stops30h 14m

Portland

Thu 19/3

5:05-18:35

2 stops28h 30m

R15 773

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

18:00-17:38

1 stop32h 38m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 22/4

11:10-19:40

1 stop23h 30m

R15 837

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

20:25-22:31

2 stops35h 06m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 15/10

9:30-19:40

2 stops25h 10m

R15 917

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

18:00-23:51

2 stops38h 51m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 14/10

6:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R16 109

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

19:25-11:35

1 stop25h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 14/10

20:20-9:25

1 stop28h 05m

R16 893

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

21:15-11:35

1 stop23h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 17/10

20:20-7:00

1 stop25h 40m

R17 005

JohannesburgPortland

JNB - PDX

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

23:59-21:08

2 stops31h 09m

Portland

Wed 18/3

14:25-22:05

1 stop22h 40m

R17 069

JohannesburgPortland

JNB - PDX

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

19:20-15:11

2 stops29h 51m

Portland

Wed 18/3

14:25-22:05

1 stop22h 40m

R17 069

JohannesburgPortland

JNB - PDX

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:25-21:28

2 stops35h 03m

Portland

Mon 25/5

19:30-9:25

1 stop28h 55m

R17 773

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Washington

How long is the flight to Washington?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Washington takes 26 hours 52 minutes. Flights to Washington 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?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and KLM.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 760
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 202
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 731
KLM
KLM
From R15 254

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington are Virgin Atlantic, Turkish Airlines and Air France.

Rainfall in Washington by month

Plan your trip to Washington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington ranges from 18.0 - 168.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 168.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Washington when rainfall is around 18.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington by month

Plan your trip to Washington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, 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 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Washington?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Washington in the last few years. This data was updated on 24 February 2026.
The most popular places in Washington to fly to are Seattle and Spokane.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington. 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. Reviews last updated 24 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andVirgin Atlantic to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 458 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
679 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 342 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 761 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

FAQs about flying to Washington

Getting around Washington

The Metro Transit system of buses, including electric and hybrid buses, is useful and tourist-friendly, though drivers do not carry change. Express routes are offered by some buses. Other options include the streetcar and the monorail, connecting with major attractions. The Washington State Ferries are a tourist attraction in their own right.

Seattle is generally safe, though common sense should be applied at all times and it can be best to avoid parks at night.

  • When is the best time to fly to Washington?

    Peak Season: It rains a lot in Seattle but there is much less rain from April to October, and because the summer weather is mild, any time during this half of the year is pleasant. Summer is the most popular time and when most people visit Seattle. It stays light until 10pm in June and July. Summer is when the big, primarily outdoor festivals are held. During the occasional summer rain, there is nearly always something to see in the theatres and performance halls. Higher rates tend to be from around mid-May to mid-September. Off Season: The rainy season goes from October to April. The most pleasant weather in more-or-less off-season times occurs in early May and late September, making this a great time to find cheap plane tickets.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington 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 on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington?

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington. One-way flights to Seattle/Tacoma Intl typically cost R2 144, while return flights cost around R3 695.

  • How much is a return flight to Washington?

    A return flight to Washington will typically cost around R3 695, however they can be found for as little as R3 695.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Seattle/Tacoma Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Seattle/Tacoma Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Seattle/Tacoma Intl?

    Yes. Seattle/Tacoma Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Seatac Inn is the closest property to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (0,0 km away from Seattle/Tacoma Intl).

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