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$425+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to South Africa

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — JNB
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$959
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$425
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,065

Good round-trip deal

$1,436 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,188 or less
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/191:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/25:40 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops49h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$959
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/239:15 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/17:05 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$961
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2911:40 amIAD - JNB
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 11/49:25 amJNB - IAD
1 stop29h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/27$963
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:00 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/112:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$966
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:00 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/12:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$967
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1210:00 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/192:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/29$978
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/510:00 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/102:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$979
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/101:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/167:05 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$981
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/277:10 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$984
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2610:00 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/62:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/27$985
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2911:00 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/92:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$986
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2911:00 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/42:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/27$988

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to South Africa that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/9

6:07 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/18

5:00 pm-10:28 am

2 stops24h 28m

$1,130

Washington, D.C.Port Elizabeth

IAD - PLZ

IADPLZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/7

1:30 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops45h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 1/21

3:45 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$1,170

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/23

10:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/26

5:15 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,221

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/15

6:10 pm-12:25 am

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

1:35 am-2:45 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$1,226

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/23

10:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 3/7

11:15 am-8:00 am

3 stops27h 45m

$1,267

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/5

8:05 pm-3:55 am

1 stop24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/16

8:10 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,280

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/28

10:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

11:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,290

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/11

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/22

9:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$1,301

Washington, D.C.Port Elizabeth

IAD - PLZ

IADPLZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/7

10:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-8:00 am

3 stops32h 00m

$1,307

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/9

8:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/16

8:10 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,319

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to South Africa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to South Africa (average of $667). Flying from District of Columbia to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,084). 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 DC to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from District of Columbia to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from District of Columbia to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to South Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to South Africa?

    A quick flight from District of Columbia to South Africa can take about 26h 43m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,130. The distance from District of Columbia to South Africa is about 8107 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to South Africa 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 District of Columbia to South Africa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to South Africa (average of $667). Flying from District of Columbia to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,084). 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 District of Columbia to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$685Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$785Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$865Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$914Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$922Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$997Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$1,041Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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