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$571+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 23, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 5/69:45 am
JNB
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IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/133:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22$796
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 5/39:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 5/103:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
2 stops58h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19$813
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/159:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/223:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/18$815
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/229:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/73:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19$818
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/19:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 4/103:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/18$821
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/229:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/63:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22$822
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 10/279:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/22:35 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/18$824
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/199:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/73:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/20$830
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/19:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 4/173:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19$835
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 9/96:00 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/282:30 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop38h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$837
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/269:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/43:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/20$840
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Fri 5/89:15 pm
JNB
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BWI
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/169:30 pm
BWI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$960

Find 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 March 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$796
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$571
(SmartFares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$947

Good round-trip deal

$983 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,010 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/2

9:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/6

3:10 pm-8:15 am

1 stop35h 05m

$862

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/1

9:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/20

9:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 55m

$988

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/24

9:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 6/12

9:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,016

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

9:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/6

9:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,047

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/3

8:05 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop33h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/10

11:55 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$1,051

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/16

4:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop25h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/20

9:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,070

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/16

4:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop25h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/21

1:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 30m

$1,078

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

9:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/12

6:38 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 22m

$1,079

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

9:15 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops29h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/3

5:40 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,093

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/21

9:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/3

8:14 pm-7:00 am

2 stops28h 46m

$1,094

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (average of $540). Flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $915). 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 March 23, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

How often are flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between South Africa and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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 March 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Delta, andKLM from South Africa to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,541 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,541 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,541 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,541 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,541 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,541 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,813 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,541 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Etihad Airways, British Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in just under 25h. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h. There are 7926 mi between South Africa and Washington, D.C.. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. are Turkish Airlines ($398), Qatar Airways ($576), and Emirates ($701).

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

    The most popular route from South Africa to Washington, D.C. is Sun City Resort Pilansberg - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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

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

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

    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (average of $540). Flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $915). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$817Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$846Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$849Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$876Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$891Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$910Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$920Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,001Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,120Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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