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Cheap flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. from R11 272

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
Jun 26 — Jul 31
1 adult

Cheap 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 21 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 126

One-way from

R11 272

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 517

Good round-trip deal

R18 457 or less

Good one-way deal

R19 311 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/10-20/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 45m total
  • South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R39 410 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 998 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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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 21 June 2025.

Mon 13/1014:35CPT - IAD
2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/1010:55IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/6R16 126
Wed 5/1115:20DUR - IAD
2 stops55h 15mLufthansa
Sun 9/1117:40IAD - DUR
2 stops33h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 20/6R16 324
Mon 28/719:00JNB - IAD
2 stops42h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/915:55IAD - JNB
2 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/6R16 504
Thu 17/719:35JNB - IAD
1 stop26h 40mSWISS
Fri 16/120:45IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 25mSWISS
Deal found 19/6R16 540
Mon 21/720:30JNB - IAD
1 stop25h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 4/817:50IAD - JNB
1 stop34h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/6R16 558
Wed 23/723:15CPT - IAD
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Thu 15/113:00IAD - CPT
2 stops23h 15mDelta
Deal found 18/6R16 576
Mon 21/718:50JNB - IAD
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Sat 17/113:00IAD - JNB
2 stops23h 00mDelta
Deal found 19/6R16 576
Tue 22/718:50JNB - IAD
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/812:39IAD - JNB
2 stops26h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6R16 863
Thu 13/1119:45JNB - DCA
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/1116:30DCA - JNB
1 stop19h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/6R16 881
Sun 20/721:15JNB - IAD
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 20/121:55IAD - JNB
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/6R17 115
Tue 22/723:15JNB - IAD
2 stops26h 38mKLM
Tue 19/813:00IAD - JNB
2 stops26h 20mKLM
Deal found 20/6R17 259
Tue 22/719:00JNB - IAD
2 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Sun 18/117:40IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 19/6R17 403

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South Africa

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

14:35-8:55

2 stops24h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 20/10

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

R16 126

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/11

15:20-15:35

2 stops55h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/11

17:40-10:20

2 stops33h 40m

R16 324

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

19:00-7:04

2 stops42h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/9

15:55-8:35

2 stops34h 40m

R16 504

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

19:35-16:15

1 stop26h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 16/1

20:45-10:10

1 stop30h 25m

R16 540

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

20:30-16:00

1 stop25h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/8

17:50-10:05

1 stop34h 15m

R16 558

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/7

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 15/1

10:05-19:15

1 stop26h 10m

R16 576

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

18:50-16:20

1 stop27h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/1

13:00-19:00

2 stops23h 00m

R16 576

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

18:50-16:20

1 stop27h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 19/8

12:39-21:20

2 stops26h 41m

R16 863

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:45-21:00

2 stops32h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 17/11

16:30-18:35

1 stop19h 05m

R16 881

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

21:15-20:10

1 stop28h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 20/1

21:55-10:20

1 stop29h 25m

R17 115

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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, 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 264). 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 21 June 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% 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.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 23 June 2024.

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.

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 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.

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 21 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C., such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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

    R11 272 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 Egyptair, with prices starting from R11 506 and R11 578, respectively.

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

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

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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..

  • 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 264). 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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United AirlinesCheapestR11 407AverageR26 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 993AverageR14 885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 340AverageR18 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 660AverageR16 444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 873AverageR17 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 688AverageR19 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 929AverageR19 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 997AverageR21 052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 314AverageR18 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 558AverageR19 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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