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Cheap flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. from R9 370

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
May 8 — May 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 8 April 2026.

Wed 6/59:45
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/615:10
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R15 992
Sun 3/59:45
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/615:10
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R16 211
Sat 30/59:45
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 15/615:10
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R16 245
Wed 20/516:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 27/521:45
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4R16 346
Thu 21/516:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 6/613:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R16 363
Fri 20/1119:05
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1113:30
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop38h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R16 430
Fri 8/59:45
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/615:10
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R16 548
Fri 12/69:50
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 20/615:10
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R16 582
Mon 27/412:40
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop35h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/521:00
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4R16 751
Sun 20/1217:15
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/121:10
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4R16 784
Sun 12/412:40
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop33h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/1120:05
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop29h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4R16 801
Mon 18/516:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 25/513:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R16 835

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

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated 8 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 992

One-way from

R9 370

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R16 869

Good round-trip deal

R17 476 or less

Good one-way deal

R24 649 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/5-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 10m total
  • South Africa to Washington, D.C.
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 30m total
  • South Africa to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 308 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 937 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

19:25-16:45

2 stops27h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/6

17:00-7:00

2 stops32h 00m

R19 042

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

12:40-18:10

1 stop35h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 30/4

21:00-4:00

1 stop25h 00m

R19 245

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

20:25-20:55

1 stop30h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/9

22:55-8:45

1 stop27h 50m

R19 363

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

20:05-14:56

1 stop24h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/5

17:00-21:25

2 stops22h 25m

R20 593

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

19:25-17:53

2 stops28h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 25/5

21:30-9:25

1 stop29h 55m

R20 829

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

15:05-18:10

2 stops33h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 23/4

21:00-4:00

1 stop25h 00m

R20 997

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

20:05-10:53

1 stop20h 48m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/5

15:53-21:25

2 stops23h 32m

R21 267

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

9:25-18:10

3 stops38h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/5

21:00-10:30

1 stop31h 30m

R21 300

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

19:00-15:38

2 stops26h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 20/9

17:55-18:30

1 stop18h 35m

R21 351

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

21:15-17:47

2 stops26h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 27/5

21:30-9:25

1 stop29h 55m

R21 520

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (average of R9 100). Flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 352). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 April 2026.

When flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between South Africa and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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 8 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines 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
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 550 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
999 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 859 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 27h 20m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R19 042. Airlines will cover a distance of 13047 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?

    R8 617 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 R10 239 and R11 799, 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 Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (average of R9 100). Flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 352). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR9 080AverageR17 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 068AverageR18 538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 462AverageR14 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 900AverageR14 490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 017AverageR16 779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 064AverageR17 009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 448AverageR18 282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 579AverageR17 382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR15 823AverageR16 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR18 519AverageR20 448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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