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

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in just under 21h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 46m. There are 8107 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 ($627), Qatar Airways ($632), and KLM ($833).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo - Baltimore/Washington.

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

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, British Airways or Delta.

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.

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Average price	$944
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From South Africa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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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 November 2, 2025.

Tue 11/49:50 amJNB - IAD

1 stop36h 40mEtihad Airways

Fri 2/202:35 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/30

$839

Mon 11/32:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 11/1310:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/1

$842

Thu 11/67:10 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines

Fri 2/209:15 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$853

Sun 11/29:30 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop26h 27mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 11/175:59 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop18h 16mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/1

$860

Sun 11/29:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop30h 03mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 11/176:26 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop17h 49mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/1

$860

Sat 11/2210:00 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop20h 49mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/295:22 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop18h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$874

Sun 11/21:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 11/1710:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/1

$883

Thu 11/67:45 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops51h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/205:31 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop18h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$899

Tue 11/410:00 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops32h 00mDelta

Thu 1/225:26 pmIAD - JNB

2 stops32h 09mDelta

Deal found 10/30

$924

Sun 11/29:30 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops23h 55mDelta

Mon 11/1712:36 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops23h 39mDelta

Deal found 11/1

$926

Sun 11/97:20 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop28h 15mAir France

Sat 11/226:50 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop34h 20mAir France

Deal found 10/31

$927

Mon 11/311:59 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 06mDelta

Thu 11/1310:20 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop27h 15mDelta

Deal found 11/1

$928

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Thu 2/192:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Mon 3/911:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/31

$830

Thu 2/197:10 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines

Mon 3/92:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$834

Sat 1/3110:00 pmJNB - DCA

1 stop21h 24mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/284:10 pmDCA - JNB

1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/2

$874

Thu 2/199:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops32h 32mDelta

Mon 3/97:59 pmIAD - JNB

2 stops30h 36mDelta

Deal found 11/1

$923

Thu 11/137:00 amDUR - IAD

2 stops44h 05mLufthansa

Mon 11/1710:00 pmIAD - DUR

2 stops53h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 10/31

$930

Sat 1/3111:59 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops24h 54mKLM

Sat 2/2812:59 pmDCA - JNB

2 stops26h 06mKLM

Deal found 11/1

$942

Fri 11/2110:00 pmJNB - BWI

2 stops25h 56mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/258:21 pmBWI - JNB

2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$957

Sat 1/3110:00 pmJNB - BWI

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Sat 2/288:35 pmBWI - JNB

1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/31

$967

Thu 11/137:10 pmDUR - IAD

1 stop44h 00mEmirates

Mon 11/1710:30 amIAD - DUR

1 stop23h 40mEmirates

Deal found 10/31

$1,410

Mon 3/237:05 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines

Fri 4/109:40 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/2

$862

Fri 2/132:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Tue 2/1710:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/1

$905

Wed 12/2411:45 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop23h 20mDelta

Mon 2/912:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop23h 35mDelta

Deal found 11/1

$930

Fri 2/1310:00 pmJNB - DCA

1 stop21h 23mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/276:00 pmDCA - JNB

1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$947

Fri 2/1310:00 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops27h 59mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/175:32 pmDCA - JNB

2 stops31h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$957

Fri 2/137:05 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 2/179:15 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$888

Sat 11/2210:00 pmJNB - BWI

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Sat 11/298:21 pmBWI - JNB

2 stops28h 14mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/31

$984

Mon 12/155:00 pmDUR - IAD

2 stops30h 05mKLM

Thu 1/156:05 pmIAD - DUR

2 stops33h 15mKLM

Deal found 11/2

$1,066

Sat 1/3110:00 pmJNB - BWI

2 stops28h 12mDelta

Sat 2/284:00 pmBWI - JNB

2 stops23h 05mDelta

Deal found 11/1

$974

Sat 1/317:10 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sat 2/281:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/2

$895

Thu 2/122:30 pmHDS - IAD

2 stops32h 20mLufthansa

Mon 2/165:15 pmIAD - HDS

2 stops37h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 10/30

$1,116

Sat 11/2210:00 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops25h 54mBritish Airways

Sat 11/297:55 pmDCA - JNB

2 stops28h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/31

$1,017

Fri 12/126:55 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops27h 40mAmerican Airlines

Fri 12/199:45 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$1,020

Thu 12/49:30 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop24h 10mDelta

Thu 1/1512:09 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop24h 06mDelta

Deal found 11/1

$975

Thu 2/128:50 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/164:10 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops37h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$1,083

Thu 11/138:10 amDUR - IAD

3 stops30h 50mEthiopian Air

Mon 11/1710:00 amIAD - DUR

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/30

$1,107

Thu 12/410:10 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways

Thu 1/158:35 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops37h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/31

$1,029

Thu 12/49:30 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops26h 21mDelta

Thu 1/158:45 amBWI - CPT

1 stop27h 30mDelta

Deal found 11/1

$1,015

Wed 12/177:35 pmJNB - BWI

1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways

Wed 12/242:55 pmBWI - JNB

2 stops36h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/2

$1,060

Thu 12/49:30 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops28h 29mDelta

Thu 1/159:00 amDCA - CPT

1 stop27h 15mDelta

Deal found 10/31

$1,030

Sun 11/3010:55 amDUR - IAD

2 stops36h 10mKLM

Sun 12/76:05 pmIAD - DUR

2 stops33h 15mKLM

Deal found 11/1

$1,379

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Sun 11/29:30 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop26h 27mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 11/175:59 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop18h 16mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/1

$860

Sun 11/29:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop30h 03mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 11/176:26 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop17h 49mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/1

$860

Sun 11/21:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 11/1710:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/1

$883

Sun 11/29:30 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops28h 29mDelta

Mon 11/174:10 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop20h 05mDelta

Deal found 11/1

$926

Mon 11/32:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 11/1310:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/1

$842

Mon 11/311:59 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 06mDelta

Thu 11/1310:20 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop27h 15mDelta

Deal found 11/1

$928

Tue 11/49:50 amJNB - IAD

1 stop36h 40mEtihad Airways

Fri 2/202:35 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/30

$839

Tue 11/410:00 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops32h 00mDelta

Thu 1/225:26 pmIAD - JNB

2 stops32h 09mDelta

Deal found 10/30

$924

Thu 11/67:10 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines

Fri 2/209:15 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$853

Thu 11/67:45 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops51h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/205:31 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop18h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$899

Sun 11/97:20 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop28h 15mAir France

Sat 11/226:50 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop34h 20mAir France

Deal found 10/31

$927

Sat 11/2210:00 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop20h 49mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/295:22 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop18h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$874

One-way flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.
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Fri 12/51:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/31

$585

Wed 11/268:20 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/31

$599

Wed 1/145:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$627

Thu 3/51:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/2

$632

Thu 1/155:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$645

Wed 11/264:50 pmJNB - IAD

3 stops38h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$656

Fri 1/165:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$706

Sat 11/159:50 amJNB - IAD

1 stop36h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/31

$706

Wed 1/146:00 amCPT - IAD

3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$708

Thu 1/157:40 pmCPT - IAD

3 stops54h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$710

Fri 1/166:55 pmCPT - IAD

3 stops52h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$714

Fri 1/166:55 pmCPT - BWI

3 stops53h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/31

$714

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/19

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/9

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$830

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/19

7:10 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/9

2:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

$834

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

7:05 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/10

9:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 55m

$862

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

10:00 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop21h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/28

4:10 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$874

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/13

7:05 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

9:15 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

$888

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

7:10 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

1:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

$895

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/13

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$905

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/19

9:30 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops32h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/9

7:59 pm-8:35 am

2 stops30h 36m

$923

DurbanWashington, D.C.

DUR - IAD

DURIAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 11/13

7:00 am-8:05 pm

2 stops44h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

10:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops53h 20m

$930

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/24

11:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/9

12:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$930

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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 $544). Flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $921). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Washington, D.C. at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta, and KLM 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

3,397 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,397 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,397 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,397 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,397 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,993 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,397 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,494 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,397 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?
Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in just under 21h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 46m. There are 8107 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 ($627), Qatar Airways ($632), and KLM ($833).
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 Johannesburg OR Tambo - Baltimore/Washington.
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 $544). Flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $921). 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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$817	Average$822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$830	Average$952	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$853	Average$928	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
United Airlines	Cheapest$859	Average$986	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$871	Average$1,027	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$886	Average$1,017	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$899	Average$1,095	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
British Airways	Cheapest$948	Average$979	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,120	Average$1,337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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