South Africa

$508+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa

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WAS — JNB
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$947
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$508
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,380

Good round-trip deal

$1,335 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,188 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 June 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 11/199:10 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/255:15 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/28$947
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/186:25 pmBWI - JNB
1 stop19h 15mDelta
Tue 9/29:55 pmJNB - BWI
1 stop29h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/30$983
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/169:50 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/282:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/28$990
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1610:55 amIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/301:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/29$990
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 11/78:05 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 11/1412:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop34h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$991
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Mon 8/189:40 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/210:25 amJNB - IAD
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$992
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Wed 10/224:00 pmDCA - JNB
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/53:05 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops26h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$993
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Wed 8/1310:05 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 8/269:50 amJNB - IAD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/28$994
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Mon 12/297:55 pmDCA - JNB
1 stop40h 05mDelta
Tue 1/209:55 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops25h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/28$994
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Sun 7/65:25 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Tue 7/156:50 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop27h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/28$998
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/65:00 pmDCA - JNB
2 stops22h 20mKLM
Tue 10/2111:15 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops24h 12mKLM
Deal found 6/30$999
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Sun 12/71:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/217:05 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/28$1,003

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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South Africa

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Price

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/19

9:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/25

5:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 30m

$947

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/18

6:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

9:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$983

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/16

10:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/30

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$990

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

9:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

10:25 am-11:45 am

2 stops31h 20m

$992

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/13

10:05 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/26

9:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$994

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/6

5:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/15

6:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$998

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/17

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,004

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/31

2:55 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

11:15 pm-5:57 pm

2 stops24h 42m

$1,012

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/17

10:02 am-1:40 pm

3 stops45h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/21

2:30 pm-11:50 am

3 stops27h 20m

$1,014

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

10:25 pm-9:20 am

2 stops28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/17

7:35 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,016

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

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 $1,689). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 June 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to South Africa at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 3% 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?

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

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. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated June 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta 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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
8.0
Very good

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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

    $508 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egyptair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $512 and $520, respectively.

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

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

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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 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 $1,689). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$685Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$785Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$826Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$865Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$903Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$914Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$922Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$952Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$984Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$1,041Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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