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

British Airways, United Airlines, and Ethiopian Air can get you from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in just under 24h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 42m. 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), Emirates ($543), and Qatar Airways ($553).

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 Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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, Delta or Qatar Airways.

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

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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 December 18, 2025.

Sun 12/217:35 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways

Mon 1/126:20 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$874

Mon 12/227:35 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/215:05 pmIAD - JNB

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$879

Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop20h 47mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/125:38 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop17h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$891

Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - DCA

1 stop19h 47mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/274:26 pmDCA - JNB

1 stop19h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$892

Tue 12/167:35 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/239:45 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$892

Mon 12/227:35 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/215:05 pmIAD - JNB

2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$908

Mon 12/2210:00 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways

Wed 1/216:20 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/16

$916

Tue 12/1610:00 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop29h 30mDelta

Fri 1/2310:20 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop27h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$923

Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops32h 08mDelta

Mon 1/125:26 pmIAD - JNB

2 stops32h 09mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$928

Mon 12/2211:50 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops30h 18mDelta

Wed 1/2110:20 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop27h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$929

Wed 12/2411:45 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop23h 20mDelta

Mon 2/910:08 amIAD - CPT

1 stop26h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$937

Sat 12/208:00 amCPT - IAD

1 stop39h 05mDelta

Thu 5/145:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$946

Best flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Mon 3/237:35 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 4/107:15 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$865

Sat 1/3110:00 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways

Sat 2/79:45 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop26h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$870

Tue 4/285:55 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 5/49:40 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$896

Thu 1/297:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/55:38 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop17h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$902

Fri 2/132:35 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 2/1710:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/15

$912

Tue 2/179:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop27h 59mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 2/246:00 amDCA - CPT

2 stops23h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/17

$924

Sun 2/19:30 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 54mDelta

Sun 2/85:59 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop18h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$934

Tue 2/1711:45 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops26h 24mKLM

Tue 2/2412:38 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops26h 17mKLM

Deal found 12/17

$1,007

Tue 4/2811:15 amDUR - IAD

2 stops62h 10mLufthansa

Wed 8/510:20 pmIAD - DUR

2 stops33h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 12/16

$1,068

Sat 1/317:10 pmDUR - IAD

1 stop44h 00mEmirates

Sat 2/710:30 amIAD - DUR

1 stop23h 40mEmirates

Deal found 12/17

$1,217

Tue 4/2810:35 amDUR - IAD

3 stops35h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 8/59:00 pmIAD - DUR

2 stops31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$1,341

Mon 3/2310:00 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/305:40 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$891

Wed 2/410:00 pmJNB - BWI

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Sun 2/88:35 pmBWI - JNB

1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/16

$892

Sun 4/267:00 pmJNB - BWI

2 stops49h 07mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/53:42 pmBWI - JNB

2 stops44h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$907

Wed 2/48:50 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops26h 17mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 3/412:20 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop23h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/18

$926

Tue 2/178:50 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop30h 40mDelta

Tue 2/2410:20 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop30h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$942

Fri 1/302:35 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Fri 2/610:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/16

$963

Sat 1/317:35 pmJNB - BWI

1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways

Sat 2/288:35 pmBWI - JNB

1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$892

Tue 4/287:00 pmJNB - BWI

2 stops48h 57mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/66:17 amBWI - JNB

2 stops30h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$907

Fri 1/309:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop33h 02mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/63:40 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$926

Fri 1/3010:00 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops27h 29mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 2/612:20 pmDCA - JNB

1 stop23h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/16

$928

Fri 5/87:40 amCPT - IAD

1 stop37h 55mKLM

Wed 9/1610:30 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops25h 20mKLM

Deal found 12/15

$1,026

Wed 2/411:45 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops30h 12mDelta

Wed 3/49:59 amDCA - CPT

2 stops26h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$943

Sat 1/3110:00 pmJNB - BWI

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Sat 2/78:35 pmBWI - JNB

1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$892

Wed 4/297:00 pmJNB - BWI

2 stops55h 57mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/66:17 amBWI - JNB

2 stops30h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$907

Sat 1/3111:15 amDUR - IAD

2 stops31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Sat 2/79:15 pmIAD - DUR

1 stop33h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,113

Wed 6/311:15 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops29h 57mDelta

Thu 8/610:00 amDCA - CPT

2 stops25h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$943

Mon 1/2610:00 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops28h 52mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 2/17:30 pmDCA - JNB

1 stop40h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/16

$945

Mon 2/169:30 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop24h 14mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/810:30 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$976

Sat 1/3110:00 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways

Sat 2/289:45 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop29h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$892

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/1810:00 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop20h 47mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/225:38 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop17h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$892

Sun 12/217:35 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways

Mon 1/126:20 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop30h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$874

Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop20h 47mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/125:38 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop17h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$891

Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - DCA

1 stop19h 47mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/274:26 pmDCA - JNB

1 stop19h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$892

Mon 12/227:35 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/215:05 pmIAD - JNB

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$879

Mon 1/267:35 pmJNB - BWI

1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways

Sun 2/18:35 pmBWI - JNB

1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/16

$894

Mon 1/267:35 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Sun 2/19:45 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop26h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/16

$894

Thu 1/297:35 pmJNB - BWI

1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways

Thu 2/58:35 pmBWI - JNB

1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/15

$893

Fri 1/3010:00 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops25h 53mBritish Airways

Fri 2/610:15 pmDCA - JNB

2 stops29h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/16

$889

Fri 1/3010:00 pmJNB - BWI

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Fri 2/68:35 pmBWI - JNB

1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/16

$891

Sat 1/3110:00 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways

Sat 2/79:45 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop26h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$870

Sat 1/3110:00 pmJNB - BWI

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Sat 2/78:35 pmBWI - JNB

1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$892

One-way flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Tue 4/1411:55 amJNB - IAD

1 stop34h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$610

Tue 3/1012:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop34h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/14

$612

Sat 2/72:20 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops39h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$612

Sat 1/311:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/17

$613

Thu 2/197:00 pmCPT - BWI

3 stops53h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$621

Sun 3/85:00 pmJNB - IAD

3 stops34h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$623

Tue 2/105:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$624

Sat 3/712:45 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$624

Tue 1/275:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$627

Sun 3/88:30 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop26h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$628

Thu 12/255:00 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops36h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$631

Sat 3/75:00 pmJNB - IAD

3 stops44h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$635

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

Round-trip from	$865 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$610 (Booking.com)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$980
Good round-trip deal	$810 or less
Good one-way deal	$914 or less

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

7:35 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/10

7:15 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 45m

$865

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

10:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/7

9:45 pm-7:35 am

1 stop26h 50m

$870

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

10:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/30

5:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop33h 45m

$891

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/8

8:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

$892

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

7:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/28

8:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop28h 00m

$892

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/7

8:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

$892

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

10:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

9:45 pm-10:25 am

1 stop29h 40m

$892

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

5:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

9:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 55m

$896

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/29

7:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/5

5:38 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$902

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

7:00 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops49h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/5

3:42 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops44h 48m

$907

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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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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 $541). Flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $917). 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 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

About 10% of weekly flights between South Africa and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 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?

Friday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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

3,440 reviews

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

3,440 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,440 reviews

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

8,005 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,440 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

KLM

7.7

Good

1,428 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,440 reviews

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

9,091 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,440 reviews

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

7,585 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,440 reviews

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

How long is the flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?
British Airways, United Airlines, and Ethiopian Air can get you from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in just under 24h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 42m. 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), Emirates ($543), and Qatar Airways ($553).
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 $541). Flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $917). 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$839	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$830	Average$952	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$849	Average$917	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
United Airlines	Cheapest$859	Average$982	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$871	Average$1,028	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$886	Average$1,017	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$899	Average$1,107	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
British Airways	Cheapest$907	Average$1,070	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,120	Average$1,297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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$610+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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