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R11 097+ Cheap flights to Washington

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SEA
Feb 22 — Mar 11
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 23 January 2026.

Sat 7/322:00
JNB
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SEA
1 stop26h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 14/36:15
SEA
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JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/1R14 969
Thu 22/121:30
JNB
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SEA
1 stop27h 19m
Delta
Thu 5/211:17
SEA
-
JNB
2 stops35h 18m
Delta
Deal found 21/1R15 763
Thu 26/221:30
JNB
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PDX
2 stops31h 19m
Delta
Tue 31/322:30
PDX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 10m
Delta
Deal found 22/1R15 925
Sun 10/521:15
JNB
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SEA
2 stops31h 31m
British Airways
Sun 31/520:20
SEA
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JNB
1 stop28h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 21/1R15 958
Sun 10/521:55
JNB
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SEA
1 stop27h 33m
Delta
Sun 31/513:45
SEA
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Delta
Deal found 21/1R16 087
Fri 23/119:05
JNB
-
SEA
1 stop32h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 27/119:00
SEA
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R16 184
Tue 27/119:10
JNB
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SEA
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 31/119:00
SEA
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R16 508
Sat 7/322:00
JNB
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SEA
2 stops33h 10m
Delta
Sat 14/313:30
SEA
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JNB
2 stops34h 20m
Delta
Deal found 21/1R16 670
Fri 22/521:15
JNB
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PDX
2 stops35h 32m
British Airways
Mon 25/519:30
PDX
-
JNB
1 stop28h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1R17 464
Thu 26/221:30
JNB
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PDX
2 stops33h 25m
Delta
Fri 27/323:15
PDX
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JNB
2 stops37h 05m
Delta
Deal found 22/1R17 756
Sat 28/219:35
JNB
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PDX
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Fri 6/313:36
PDX
-
JNB
2 stops31h 59m
British Airways
Deal found 22/1R17 918
Thu 26/219:35
JNB
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PDX
1 stop30h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 31/319:30
PDX
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JNB
1 stop28h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/1R18 793

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 23 January 2026.

Return from

R14 969

One-way from

R11 097

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Average price

R15 504
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 7/3-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Seattle
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 14/3

11:45-8:50

2 stops36h 05m

R15 763

JohannesburgPortland

JNB - PDX

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

21:30-18:49

2 stops31h 19m

Portland

Tue 31/3

22:30-19:40

1 stop36h 10m

R15 925

JohannesburgPortland

JNB - PDX

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

21:30-20:25

2 stops32h 55m

Portland

Fri 27/3

22:30-19:40

1 stop36h 10m

R15 925

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

21:15-19:46

2 stops31h 31m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 31/5

20:20-9:25

1 stop28h 05m

R15 958

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

21:55-16:28

1 stop27h 33m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 31/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R16 087

JohannesburgPortland

JNB - PDX

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

21:15-23:47

2 stops35h 32m

Portland

Mon 25/5

19:30-9:25

1 stop28h 55m

R17 464

JohannesburgPortland

JNB - PDX

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

19:35-15:55

1 stop30h 20m

Portland

Fri 6/3

13:36-7:35

2 stops31h 59m

R17 918

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

19:45-13:10

1 stop26h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 15/3

12:25-18:35

1 stop21h 10m

R17 950

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

21:55-12:20

1 stop24h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 27/2

11:17-8:40

2 stops35h 23m

R19 749

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

15:05-20:56

2 stops39h 51m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 27/2

7:00-18:35

2 stops25h 35m

R21 255

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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 29 hours 58 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Washington?

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

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 23 January 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 23 January 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
3 486 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
3 486 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
1 442 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
9 195 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
7 690 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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 171, while return flights cost around R3 742.

  • How much is a return flight to Washington?

    A return flight to Washington will typically cost around R3 742, however they can be found for as little as R3 742.

  • 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 (26 hours 40 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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