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R9 699+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

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Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2025

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2025, 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 14 mars 2025.

Return from

R16 025

One-way from

R9 699

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 777
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/4-23/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R43 526 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 519 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2025

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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 14 mars 2025.

jeu. 17/414:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
mer. 23/410:55IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/3R16 025
mar. 25/323:55JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 50mDelta
dim. 13/419:46IAD - JNB
1 stop17h 54mDelta
Deal found 13/3R16 447
mar. 25/323:55JNB - DCA
2 stops25h 48mDelta
dim. 13/410:15DCA - JNB
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Deal found 13/3R16 557
lun. 19/521:15JNB - BWI
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
mer. 28/521:20BWI - JNB
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R16 685
dim. 27/721:15JNB - IAD
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/822:40IAD - JNB
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R16 685
ven. 9/520:40JNB - IAD
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Atlantic
lun. 9/617:50IAD - JNB
1 stop34h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/3R16 740
mar. 13/517:50JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
dim. 18/521:40IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R16 777
mer. 14/523:15JNB - DCA
2 stops24h 52mKLM
mer. 21/514:59DCA - JNB
2 stops24h 21mKLM
Deal found 13/3R16 923
mer. 7/518:50JNB - IAD
1 stop30h 25mAir France
ven. 16/521:20IAD - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Deal found 13/3R16 997
jeu. 22/523:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 20mKLM
ven. 13/617:25IAD - JNB
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Deal found 13/3R17 198
mar. 25/323:55JNB - BWI
2 stops25h 01mDelta
dim. 13/418:55BWI - JNB
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Deal found 13/3R17 290
mar. 22/721:15JNB - IAD
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
lun. 28/717:50IAD - JNB
1 stop33h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/3R17 418

Find flights to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Locate flights to Washington, D.C. that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 mars 2025.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 17/4

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer. 23/4

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

R16 025

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 25/3

23:55-16:45

1 stop22h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dim. 13/4

19:46-19:40

1 stop17h 54m

R16 447

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 25/3

23:55-19:43

2 stops25h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dim. 13/4

10:15-19:40

2 stops27h 25m

R16 557

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 19/5

21:15-19:35

1 stop28h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

mer. 28/5

21:20-7:00

1 stop27h 40m

R16 685

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 27/7

21:15-15:55

1 stop24h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 5/8

22:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R16 685

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 9/5

20:40-16:00

1 stop25h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 9/6

17:50-10:20

1 stop34h 30m

R16 740

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 13/5

17:50-10:45

1 stop22h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dim. 18/5

21:40-10:35

1 stop30h 55m

R16 777

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 14/5

23:15-18:07

2 stops24h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mer. 21/5

14:59-21:20

2 stops24h 21m

R16 923

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 7/5

18:50-19:15

1 stop30h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ven. 16/5

21:20-8:30

1 stop29h 10m

R16 997

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 22/5

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ven. 13/6

17:25-21:20

1 stop21h 55m

R17 198

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Best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.

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Travel insights for flights to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 March 2025.

The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 62 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 34 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 1 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. should consider flying on Friday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways 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 14 mars 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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, Qatar Airways 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.?

    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 R827, while return flights cost around R2 244.

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

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around R1 133, however they can be found for as little as R481.

  • 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 50 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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