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

Departing from Washington, D.C. to South Africa will take you 20h 05m. 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?

$431 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 Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $549 and $736, 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. Reagan-National - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl.

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

Consider Ethiopian Air, United Airlines or Turkish Airlines 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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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 October 22, 2025.

Fri 12/51:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines

Sun 12/147:05 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$952

Sat 11/89:15 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Tue 11/257:10 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$956

Thu 11/201:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/412:20 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$959

Sun 11/910:40 amIAD - JNB

1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 11/259:25 amJNB - IAD

1 stop29h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/21

$963

Wed 11/1910:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 12/311:00 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops27h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/20

$964

Mon 11/38:05 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 11/108:20 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/19

$966

Thu 11/201:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/38:35 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$967

Sun 11/3010:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 12/82:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/21

$968

Sat 11/89:15 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Wed 12/37:05 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$970

Wed 11/128:40 pmIAD - JNB

2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air

Sun 11/232:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/19

$973

Tue 11/119:15 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 12/17:05 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$974

Wed 11/1910:40 amIAD - JNB

1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 11/253:10 amJNB - IAD

2 stops43h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/20

$976

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 22, 2025.

Thu 11/610:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Thu 11/132:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/21

$967

Fri 11/710:40 amIAD - JNB

1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways

Fri 11/141:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/21

$1,001

Wed 11/126:24 amDCA - JNB

2 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/2312:05 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$1,014

Sun 2/19:15 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 2/235:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$1,101

Tue 12/307:00 amDCA - JNB

2 stops34h 25mKenya Airways

Sun 1/251:35 amJNB - DCA

2 stops39h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/20

$1,142

Tue 12/26:10 pmIAD - JNB

2 stops38h 40mSAUDIA

Tue 12/912:05 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops57h 40mSAUDIA

Deal found 10/20

$1,226

Sat 3/149:35 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop32h 35mBritish Airways

Wed 3/256:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/21

$1,258

Wed 11/1910:15 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops30h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/78:35 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops27h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$1,282

Sun 2/16:25 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop17h 50mDelta

Sun 2/229:30 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop26h 33mDelta

Deal found 10/21

$1,292

Sun 11/92:35 pmBWI - JNB

2 stops24h 30mKLM

Tue 11/2511:59 pmJNB - BWI

2 stops26h 04mKLM

Deal found 10/21

$1,430

Sat 1/174:15 pmDCA - JNB

1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2710:00 pmJNB - DCA

1 stop21h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$1,552

Sat 1/178:01 amBWI - JNB

2 stops51h 34mSingapore Airlines

Tue 1/277:55 pmJNB - BWI

3 stops56h 31mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$1,648

Thu 10/3011:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Thu 11/62:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/21

$970

Thu 11/68:05 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop36h 30mQatar Airways

Thu 11/131:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/21

$1,030

Mon 11/248:40 pmIAD - JNB

2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air

Sat 11/292:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/21

$1,012

Sat 1/319:15 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 2/235:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$1,121

Tue 11/412:50 pmDCA - DUR

2 stops45h 20mEmirates

Mon 12/227:10 pmDUR - DCA

2 stops35h 49mEmirates

Deal found 10/20

$2,341

Thu 10/307:10 pmIAD - JNB

2 stops47h 15mSAUDIA

Thu 11/612:05 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops57h 40mSAUDIA

Deal found 10/21

$1,226

Sat 12/65:02 pmDCA - JNB

2 stops51h 53mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/1312:05 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$1,242

Tue 2/38:35 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways

Thu 2/268:45 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/19

$1,258

Tue 2/31:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 2/265:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$1,161

Sat 1/311:45 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop22h 30mDelta

Mon 2/239:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop22h 17mDelta

Deal found 10/21

$1,292

Thu 11/208:05 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop36h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 12/33:10 amJNB - IAD

2 stops36h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/21

$1,183

Wed 2/48:35 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop32h 35mBritish Airways

Thu 2/2610:10 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/19

$1,258

Thu 2/56:25 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop17h 50mDelta

Sun 2/229:30 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops26h 36mDelta

Deal found 10/21

$1,292

Mon 2/210:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 2/272:35 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/19

$1,184

Fri 11/1410:40 amIAD - HDS

2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/211:05 pmHDS - IAD

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$1,303

Fri 2/69:15 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Thu 2/265:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$1,201

Thu 11/204:59 pmDCA - JNB

2 stops31h 36mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/410:00 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops28h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$1,457

Mon 12/16:07 amDCA - JNB

2 stops35h 18mKenya Airways

Wed 12/3112:05 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops40h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/19

$1,536

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 October 22, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 11/38:05 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 11/171:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/20

$966

Sat 11/89:15 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Tue 11/257:10 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$956

Sat 11/89:15 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Thu 12/47:10 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$970

Sun 11/910:40 amIAD - JNB

1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 11/259:25 amJNB - IAD

1 stop29h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/21

$963

Sun 11/99:15 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/267:05 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$979

Tue 11/119:15 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 12/17:05 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$974

Wed 11/1210:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Sun 11/232:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/19

$973

Wed 11/1910:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 12/311:00 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops27h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/20

$964

Wed 11/1910:40 amIAD - JNB

1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 11/253:10 amJNB - IAD

2 stops43h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/20

$976

Thu 11/201:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/412:20 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$959

Thu 11/201:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/38:35 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$967

Sun 11/3010:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 12/82:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/21

$968

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 October 22, 2025.

Sat 11/112:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop37h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 10/20

$431

Sat 11/2912:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 10/20

$445

Tue 11/112:00 pmBWI - JNB

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$527

Sat 11/89:10 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/20

$549

Mon 11/109:10 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/20

$551

Mon 11/39:10 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/20

$568

Thu 11/139:10 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/20

$571

Tue 11/118:40 amIAD - JNB

2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$575

Thu 2/196:42 pmBWI - JNB

2 stops54h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$581

Wed 11/199:15 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$593

Sun 12/71:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$612

Mon 12/15:30 pmIAD - JNB

3 stops56h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$614

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

Round-trip from	$949 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$431 (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

From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/6

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$967

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/30

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$970

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/7

10:40 am-3:35 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/14

1:45 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,001

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/24

8:40 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/29

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,012

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/12

6:24 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/23

12:05 pm-10:02 am

2 stops28h 57m

$1,014

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/6

8:05 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

1:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop25h 35m

$1,030

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

9:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/23

5:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 30m

$1,101

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/31

9:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/23

5:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 30m

$1,121

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/30

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/25

1:35 am-10:25 am

2 stops39h 50m

$1,142

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/3

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/26

5:15 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,161

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa (average of $667). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to ZA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to South Africa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 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.

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

7.9

Good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Delta

7.9

Good

7,980 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,653 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,988 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,022 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

877 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

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 20h 05m. 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?
$431 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 Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $549 and $736, 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. Reagan-National - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa (average of $667). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$685	Average$1,597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$785	Average$1,043	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$823	Average$2,185	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$850	Average$1,006	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$865	Average$1,122	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
American Airlines	Cheapest$902	Average$1,294	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$914	Average$1,278	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$922	Average$1,196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
United Airlines	Cheapest$979	Average$1,383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
KLM	Cheapest$997	Average$1,456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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$431+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa

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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 October 22, 2025.