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

A quick flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. can take about 25h 10m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 316. Airlines will cover a distance of 12756 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

R9 985 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, with prices starting from R9 985 and R13 614, respectively.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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..

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

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.

R9 985+ Flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Washington, D.C.

Round-trip from	R14 378
One-way from	R9 985
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R16 931
Good round-trip deal	R16 807 or less
Good one-way deal	R14 704 or less

Virgin Atlantic
2/11-9/11
2 total stops
39h 17m total
South Africa to Washington, D.C.

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Qatar Airways
5/2
1 total stop
33h 10m total
South Africa to Washington, D.C.

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 119 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 615 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sun 2/1121:30CPT - DCA

1 stop29h 03mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 17/1113:44DCA - CPT

1 stop22h 31mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9R14 969

Sun 23/1121:30CPT - IAD

1 stop27h 56mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 12/19:00IAD - CPT

1 stop27h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9R14 986

Sun 23/1121:30CPT - DCA

1 stop26h 48mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 12/118:25DCA - CPT

1 stop17h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9R14 986

Tue 14/1017:50JNB - IAD

1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sun 26/1014:30IAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R15 021

Fri 26/921:55JNB - IAD

1 stop41h 14mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 30/107:05IAD - JNB

1 stop29h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9R15 038

Sat 1/1119:10JNB - IAD

1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sat 8/1121:15IAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R15 212

Thu 16/109:50JNB - IAD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Tue 28/1022:10IAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 246

Mon 13/109:50JNB - IAD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Tue 28/1022:10IAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9R15 264

Mon 13/109:50JNB - IAD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Mon 20/1022:05IAD - JNB

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 281

Sun 2/1113:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 17/1110:00IAD - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/9R15 316

Wed 17/920:40JNB - IAD

1 stop25h 20mDelta

Wed 24/920:17IAD - JNB

2 stops32h 03mDelta

Deal found 17/9R15 455

Wed 5/1115:20DUR - IAD

2 stops32h 20mSWISS

Sun 9/1120:30IAD - DUR

2 stops34h 25mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R15 472

Best flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Sun 2/1121:30CPT - DCA

1 stop29h 03mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 9/1116:05DCA - CPT

1 stop20h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 18/9R14 969

Tue 14/109:50JNB - IAD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Wed 22/1022:05IAD - JNB

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 246

Sun 2/1113:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 17/1110:00IAD - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/9R15 316

Wed 5/1115:20DUR - IAD

2 stops32h 20mSWISS

Sun 9/1120:30IAD - DUR

2 stops34h 25mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R15 472

Sat 31/119:10JNB - IAD

1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sat 28/221:15IAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/9R15 594

Wed 15/1019:00JNB - IAD

1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 23/1017:18IAD - JNB

1 stop18h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R15 646

Sun 16/1110:10JNB - DCA

2 stops38h 55mAir Canada

Fri 28/119:40DCA - JNB

2 stops40h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 18/9R16 115

Tue 14/1020:40JNB - DCA

2 stops25h 25mDelta

Tue 21/1015:05DCA - JNB

2 stops22h 35mDelta

Deal found 16/9R16 149

Sat 31/123:59JNB - DCA

2 stops26h 10mKLM

Sat 28/215:10DCA - JNB

2 stops23h 55mKLM

Deal found 17/9R16 549

Sat 31/119:35JNB - BWI

1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways

Sat 28/220:35BWI - JNB

1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/9R16 653

Fri 31/108:10DUR - IAD

3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1110:00IAD - DUR

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R20 682

Fri 31/1019:10DUR - IAD

1 stop44h 00mEmirates

Fri 7/1110:30IAD - DUR

1 stop23h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/9R21 897

Sun 2/1121:30CPT - DCA

1 stop29h 03mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 17/1113:44DCA - CPT

1 stop22h 31mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9R14 969

Tue 14/109:50JNB - IAD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Tue 28/1022:10IAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 246

Tue 14/1019:00JNB - BWI

2 stops28h 26mUnited Airlines

Tue 21/1010:51BWI - JNB

2 stops24h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R15 750

Sun 2/1121:30CPT - IAD

1 stop24h 08mDelta

Mon 17/1115:35IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 40mDelta

Deal found 17/9R16 236

Sun 23/1121:30CPT - IAD

1 stop27h 56mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 12/19:00IAD - CPT

1 stop27h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9R14 986

Tue 30/923:15CPT - IAD

1 stop22h 20mKLM

Wed 22/1021:20IAD - CPT

1 stop42h 10mKLM

Deal found 16/9R16 636

Mon 13/109:50JNB - IAD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Mon 27/1022:10IAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 246

Thu 16/1021:15JNB - BWI

1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways

Tue 28/1021:35BWI - JNB

1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/9R16 983

Sun 28/913:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Tue 21/1010:55IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R17 018

Fri 31/1016:00DUR - IAD

2 stops26h 45mTurkish Airlines

Fri 7/1121:10IAD - DUR

2 stops33h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R17 209

Tue 14/1019:00JNB - DCA

2 stops29h 03mUnited Airlines

Tue 21/1017:15DCA - JNB

1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R15 750

Wed 22/1020:40JNB - DCA

2 stops26h 30mDelta

Tue 4/1115:00DCA - JNB

2 stops24h 05mDelta

Deal found 18/9R16 393

Sun 23/1121:30CPT - DCA

1 stop26h 48mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 12/118:25DCA - CPT

1 stop17h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9R14 986

Wed 15/109:50JNB - IAD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Mon 20/1022:05IAD - JNB

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9R15 246

Sun 28/923:15CPT - IAD

1 stop22h 20mKLM

Wed 22/1021:20IAD - CPT

1 stop42h 10mKLM

Deal found 16/9R16 792

Mon 13/1019:25JNB - BWI

1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 28/1021:35BWI - JNB

1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/9R16 983

Sun 28/913:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 22/1010:55IAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R17 018

Mon 13/1023:15JNB - DCA

2 stops23h 55mDelta

Wed 22/1012:42DCA - JNB

2 stops24h 58mDelta

Deal found 18/9R16 410

Direct flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Explore direct flight options from South Africa to Washington, D.C. based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Fri 10/1020:00CPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 25/1019:45IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R17 851

Fri 7/1120:50CPT - IAD

Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1218:45IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R17 869

Sun 28/920:00CPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 20/1018:35IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R20 074

Sun 28/920:00CPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/1018:35IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R25 544

Sun 23/1120:50CPT - IAD

Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/118:45IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R25 579

Tue 30/920:00CPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 20/1018:35IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R43 951

Sun 2/1120:50CPT - IAD

Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 17/1118:45IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R50 046

Sun 12/1020:00CPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Thu 23/1018:35IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R179 623

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated 18 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 26/921:55JNB - IAD

1 stop41h 14mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 30/107:05IAD - JNB

1 stop29h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9R15 038

Fri 10/1020:05CPT - IAD

1 stop20h 06mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 25/1015:33IAD - CPT

1 stop21h 42mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9R15 663

Mon 13/109:50JNB - IAD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Tue 28/1022:10IAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9R15 264

Mon 13/109:50JNB - IAD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Mon 20/1022:05IAD - JNB

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 281

Tue 14/1017:50JNB - IAD

1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sun 26/1022:15IAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R15 021

Tue 14/109:50JNB - IAD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Thu 23/1022:05IAD - JNB

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 455

Wed 15/1019:00JNB - IAD

1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 24/1017:18IAD - JNB

1 stop18h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R15 628

Wed 15/1019:00JNB - IAD

1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 23/1017:18IAD - JNB

1 stop18h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R15 646

Thu 16/109:50JNB - IAD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Tue 28/1022:10IAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9R15 246

Fri 17/1017:55JNB - IAD

1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 27/1022:15IAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R15 490

Fri 17/109:50JNB - IAD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Sun 26/1022:10IAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9R15 594

Sat 18/109:50JNB - IAD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Mon 27/1022:10IAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9R15 611

One-way flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Thu 5/213:45JNB - IAD

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/9R9 985

Wed 15/1014:45DUR - IAD

2 stops27h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R9 985

Sun 5/1023:55CPT - BWI

2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R10 124

Mon 24/1113:45JNB - IAD

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9R10 245

Tue 21/1016:35CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R10 523

Fri 26/1213:45JNB - IAD

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/9R10 662

Sun 5/1023:55CPT - IAD

3 stops49h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R10 749

Wed 26/1113:45JNB - IAD

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9R10 749

Tue 7/1016:35CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R10 818

Thu 23/1013:00CPT - IAD

3 stops56h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R10 836

Tue 7/1013:00CPT - IAD

3 stops56h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R10 853

Wed 5/1117:15CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R10 870

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Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

21:30-19:33

1 stop29h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/11

16:05-19:15

1 stop20h 10m

R14 969

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

21:30-19:33

1 stop29h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 17/11

13:44-19:15

1 stop22h 31m

R14 969

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

21:30-18:26

1 stop27h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

9:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

R14 986

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

21:30-17:18

1 stop26h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/1

18:25-19:15

1 stop17h 50m

R14 986

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

9:50-16:10

1 stop36h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/10

22:05-8:20

1 stop28h 15m

R15 246

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

9:50-16:10

1 stop36h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 28/10

22:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R15 246

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

9:50-16:10

1 stop36h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 27/10

22:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R15 246

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

9:50-16:10

1 stop36h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 20/10

22:05-8:20

1 stop28h 15m

R15 246

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 17/11

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

R15 316

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/11

15:20-16:40

2 stops32h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/11

20:30-13:55

2 stops34h 25m

R15 472

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C.

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

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 093). 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. 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

1 386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 926 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

862 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 367 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?
A quick flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. can take about 25h 10m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 316. Airlines will cover a distance of 12756 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Washington, D.C. one-way?
R9 985 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, with prices starting from R9 985 and R13 614, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?
The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Washington, D.C. are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Cape Town Intl - Baltimore/Washington.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?
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..
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?
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 093). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	CheapestR9 357	AverageR18 358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 526	AverageR22 214	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR13 554	AverageR14 378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 195	AverageR16 418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 366	AverageR16 680	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR14 938	AverageR17 815	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 103	AverageR21 852	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR15 303	AverageR20 686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 998	AverageR18 709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 600	AverageR18 618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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