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

Departing from Washington, D.C. to South Africa will take you 24h 35m. There are 8130 mi between Washington, D.C. and South Africa. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

$486 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egyptair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and British Airways, with prices starting from $521 and $866, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

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

Round-trip from	$907 (FlightHub)
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Popular in	December
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Average price	$1,025
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

Thu 11/201:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 12/45:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$907

Sun 11/21:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 11/135:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$926

Thu 10/231:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Fri 10/315:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$930

Wed 10/292:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Mon 11/105:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$944

Thu 10/3010:10 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Thu 11/65:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$947

Wed 10/151:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop39h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 10/225:55 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$949

Mon 9/299:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop37h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 12/221:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/15

$951

Fri 11/211:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines

Sat 12/67:10 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$954

Fri 12/59:10 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines

Mon 12/227:05 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$958

Sat 10/1812:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop37h 10mEgyptair

Sun 10/269:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop37h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 9/13

$959

Thu 10/2310:55 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 11/32:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/14

$960

Sat 11/1512:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Sun 11/239:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop38h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 9/13

$961

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa
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Thu 3/122:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 3/197:10 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$951

Wed 10/159:20 pmIAD - JNB

2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air

Tue 10/282:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/16

$993

Sat 3/1410:10 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Mon 3/239:50 amJNB - IAD

1 stop37h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/13

$1,023

Fri 2/136:05 amDCA - JNB

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/251:35 amJNB - DCA

2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$1,040

Sun 2/156:05 amDCA - JNB

2 stops35h 20mKenya Airways

Sun 3/15:00 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops24h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/15

$1,059

Sat 11/158:35 pmBWI - JNB

1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways

Tue 11/257:35 pmJNB - BWI

1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/13

$1,123

Wed 11/1210:15 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops30h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/236:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops28h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$1,139

Tue 2/244:30 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/97:50 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop20h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,351

Sat 2/289:00 amDCA - CPT

1 stop27h 15mDelta

Fri 3/139:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop21h 17mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$1,351

Thu 10/96:25 amDCA - JNB

2 stops27h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 10/158:25 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops28h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/16

$1,383

Wed 10/2911:15 amIAD - DUR

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Wed 11/57:10 pmDUR - IAD

1 stop44h 00mEmirates

Deal found 9/14

$1,432

Fri 3/132:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 3/177:10 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$966

Thu 10/1610:55 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 10/2811:00 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops27h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/16

$1,020

Wed 10/1510:05 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Thu 10/309:50 amJNB - IAD

1 stop37h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/16

$1,031

Mon 2/236:05 amDCA - JNB

2 stops35h 20mKenya Airways

Fri 3/61:35 amJNB - DCA

2 stops51h 33mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/16

$1,081

Sat 3/1410:10 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines

Thu 3/197:10 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$991

Mon 10/1310:55 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 10/302:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/16

$1,020

Thu 11/68:35 pmBWI - JNB

1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 11/1310:00 pmJNB - BWI

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/15

$1,171

Wed 10/89:20 pmIAD - DUR

3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/109:10 amDUR - IAD

3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,173

Tue 1/136:09 pmBWI - JNB

2 stops33h 16mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/277:35 pmJNB - BWI

2 stops30h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$1,184

Wed 10/16:05 amDCA - JNB

2 stops27h 45mKenya Airways

Thu 12/2512:05 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops40h 26mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/15

$1,084

Mon 3/21:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 3/175:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,016

Wed 3/1111:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 3/232:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/14

$1,020

Sat 3/149:35 pmBWI - JNB

1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways

Sun 3/297:25 pmJNB - BWI

1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/13

$1,194

Wed 10/2911:00 amIAD - DUR

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/59:10 amDUR - IAD

3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,195

Thu 2/266:25 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop17h 50mDelta

Mon 3/99:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop21h 17mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$1,351

Sun 2/225:00 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/117:50 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop20h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,351

Thu 10/1610:55 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 10/262:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/16

$1,020

Fri 11/216:06 amDCA - JNB

2 stops45h 49mKenya Airways

Sat 12/612:05 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops29h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/16

$1,138

Sun 2/229:10 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Thu 3/125:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,036

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to South Africa. Data last updated September 16, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 9/2410:55 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 12/222:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/15

$964

Mon 9/299:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop37h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 12/221:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/15

$951

Wed 10/19:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mQatar Airways

Fri 10/311:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/14

$962

Tue 10/149:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop37h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 10/211:55 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/14

$965

Wed 10/151:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop39h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 10/225:55 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$949

Sat 10/1812:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop37h 10mEgyptair

Sun 10/269:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop37h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 9/13

$959

Thu 10/231:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Fri 10/315:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$930

Thu 10/2310:55 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 11/32:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/14

$960

Thu 10/239:40 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines

Fri 11/77:05 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$966

Wed 10/292:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Mon 11/105:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$944

Thu 10/3010:10 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/125:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$907

Thu 10/3010:10 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Thu 11/65:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$947

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Sat 10/2512:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop37h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 9/13

$460

Sat 11/2912:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 9/15

$465

Sat 10/1812:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop37h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 9/13

$486

Sat 11/812:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 9/13

$487

Sat 11/1512:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 9/15

$509

Wed 10/1510:05 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/14

$511

Wed 10/2910:10 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/15

$521

Wed 10/2210:05 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/13

$546

Wed 3/1110:10 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/13

$547

Thu 11/139:10 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/14

$558

Fri 2/139:10 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/14

$560

Sat 10/2512:00 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$581

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/12

2:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

7:10 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$951

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/13

2:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

7:10 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$966

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/14

10:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

7:10 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$991

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/15

9:20 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$993

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

5:15 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,016

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/16

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

11:00 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,020

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/13

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/30

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,020

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,020

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/16

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/26

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,020

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/14

10:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

9:50 am-4:50 pm

1 stop37h 00m

$1,023

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Washington, D.C. to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 WAS to ZA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to South Africa at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,968 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

861 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
Departing from Washington, D.C. to South Africa will take you 24h 35m. There are 8130 mi between Washington, D.C. and South Africa. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa one-way?
$486 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egyptair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and British Airways, with prices starting from $521 and $866, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to South Africa are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cape Town Intl and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Washington, D.C. to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 Washington, D.C. to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$685	Average$1,662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$785	Average$1,119	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$823	Average$2,185	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$850	Average$1,011	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$865	Average$1,113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
American Airlines	Cheapest$903	Average$1,250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$914	Average$1,284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$922	Average$1,195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
United Airlines	Cheapest$979	Average$1,379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
KLM	Cheapest$997	Average$1,468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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$460+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa

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