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R11 784+ Cheap flights to Washington

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Sep 5 — Sep 121
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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 6 August 2026.

Tue 8/920:15 -
2 stops35h 16m
Sun 27/96:45 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 6/8R15 788
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1 stop32h 55m
Sun 20/96:00 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 5/8R16 475
Tue 25/816:20 -
2 stops35h 35m
Thu 3/1214:15 -
2 stops32h 05m
Deal found 3/8R16 818
Thu 17/922:00 -
2 stops33h 52m
Thu 24/910:58 -
1 stop22h 32m
Deal found 3/8R17 226
Mon 7/923:15 -
2 stops32h 12m
Mon 14/922:57 -
1 stop35h 43m
Deal found 4/8R17 553
Mon 7/923:15 -
2 stops27h 33m
Sun 20/921:50 -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 5/8R18 207
Tue 25/822:00 -
1 stop44h 50m
Thu 3/1222:56 -
1 stop33h 39m
Deal found 3/8R19 024
Thu 27/823:15 -
2 stops30h 02m
Tue 8/1213:05 -
2 stops36h 20m
Deal found 4/8R19 580
Mon 31/818:50 -
2 stops30h 43m
Thu 29/1014:20 -
2 stops36h 50m
Deal found 1/8R20 953
Fri 21/814:05 -
1 stop31h 40m
Sun 23/89:13 -
2 stops33h 47m
Deal found 5/8R21 182
Sun 25/1021:20 -
1 stop30h 49m
Sun 8/1113:20 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 2/8R21 394
Mon 31/815:05 -
2 stops27h 45m
Thu 29/105:36 -
2 stops27h 59m
Deal found 1/8R22 293

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 6 August 2026.

Return from

R16 475

One-way from

R11 784

Popular in

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October

Average price

R18 338
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 7/9-20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Seattle
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R1 304 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R579 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgPortland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PDX Portland

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

20:15-22:31

2 stops35h 16m

Portland

Sun 27/9

6:45-19:40

1 stop27h 55m

R15 788

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:15-20:10

1 stop32h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 20/9

6:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R16 475

JohannesburgPortland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PDX Portland

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

21:20-19:28

2 stops32h 08m

Portland

Tue 9/2

11:40-19:10

1 stop21h 30m

R16 573

JohannesburgPortland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PDX Portland

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

21:20-16:13

2 stops28h 53m

Portland

Sun 7/2

21:45-19:10

1 stop35h 25m

R16 573
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPortland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PDX Portland

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/1

21:20-18:43

2 stops31h 23m

Portland

Fri 12/2

11:40-19:10

1 stop21h 30m

R16 720

JohannesburgPortland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PDX Portland

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

16:20-18:55

2 stops35h 35m

Portland

Thu 3/12

14:15-8:20

2 stops32h 05m

R16 818

JohannesburgPortland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PDX Portland

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

22:00-22:52

2 stops33h 52m

Portland

Thu 24/9

10:58-18:30

1 stop22h 32m

R17 226

JohannesburgPortland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PDX Portland

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

22:00-22:46

2 stops33h 46m

Portland

Sun 8/11

8:40-18:35

2 stops23h 55m

R17 226

JohannesburgPortland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PDX Portland

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

23:15-22:27

2 stops32h 12m

Portland

Mon 14/9

22:57-19:40

1 stop35h 43m

R17 553

JohannesburgPortland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PDX Portland

JNBPDX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/1

23:59-20:23

2 stops30h 24m

Portland

Wed 10/2

21:45-19:10

1 stop35h 25m

R17 619

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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 30 hours 38 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 Qatar Airways, KLM and Virgin Atlantic.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R18 314
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 494
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 383
KLM
KLM
From R15 736

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington?

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Washington?

The price you pay for your flight to Washington may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 5 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 6 August 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 6 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 072 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 147 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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, Air France 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 190, while return flights cost around R7 288.

  • How much is a return flight to Washington?

    A return flight to Washington will typically cost around R27 408, however they can be found for as little as R7 288.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 5 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. Serene 3-bedroom house perfect for relaxing stays in SeaTac, Burien, Seattle is the closest property to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (0,0 km away from Seattle/Tacoma Intl).

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