Question 1

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

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A quick flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. can take about 23h 55m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 695. Airlines will cover a distance of 13084 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Washington, D.C. one-way?

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R10 711 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and British Airways, with prices starting from R10 817 and R15 006, respectively.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (average of R815). Flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 128). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 4

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches 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).

Question 7

What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?

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The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Washington, D.C. are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Baltimore/Washington.

Question 8

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

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Consider Air France, British Airways or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C..

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly return from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?

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Users have found that flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C. on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 60 days in advance, which can save you up to 11% on flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 60 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R16 702. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R17 303.

Question 11

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

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February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. from South Africa. Prices for February average R17 602 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R14 617. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a February flight can save you 21% on your journey compared to booking in August

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to WAS?

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Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 13

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C..

Question 15

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

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When you search for this flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C., Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 17

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 18

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

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Washington, D.C. from South Africa? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 19

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

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on South Africa to Washington, D.C. flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	R15 271
One-way from	R10 340
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 333
Good round-trip deal	R16 820 or less
Good one-way deal	R14 347 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	CheapestR9 614	AverageR18 788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR13 757	AverageR14 618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 767	AverageR22 608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 448	AverageR16 338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 622	AverageR17 399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 348	AverageR18 164	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 372	AverageR22 612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR15 660	AverageR19 703	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Delta	CheapestR15 727	AverageR17 143	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 279	AverageR19 096	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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