Africa

$385+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Africa

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WAS — JNB
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$613
(ITA Airways)

One-way from

$385
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,081

Good round-trip deal

$911 or less

Good one-way deal

$524 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Africa
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Africa.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/221:30 pmIAD - CAI
1 stop27h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/206:10 amCAI - IAD
1 stop36h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$590
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/155:10 pmIAD - CAI
2 stops26h 05mITA Airways
Thu 10/164:45 amCAI - IAD
1 stop16h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 4/15$613
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 9/148:50 pmIAD - CAI
1 stop33h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Sun 9/287:30 amCAI - IAD
1 stop17h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/17$643
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 11/94:45 pmIAD - CAI
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/154:30 amCAI - IAD
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$651
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Thu 5/86:05 amDCA - CAI
2 stops27h 50mITA Airways
Mon 5/194:45 amCAI - DCA
2 stops20h 22mITA Airways
Deal found 4/17$657
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 10/161:30 pmIAD - CMN
1 stop20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/304:45 pmCMN - IAD
1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$664
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/911:00 amDCA - CAI
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/164:35 pmCAI - DCA
2 stops48h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$669
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:10 pmIAD - CMN
2 stops32h 40mAir Canada
Wed 11/129:35 amCMN - IAD
1 stop11h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$672
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Sun 8/1710:20 pmIAD - CMN
1 stop13h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 9/295:15 pmCMN - IAD
1 stop27h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/17$678
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Thu 11/63:55 pmIAD - CMN
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/132:25 amCMN - IAD
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$690
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Thu 4/249:20 pmIAD - CAI
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Wed 5/73:30 amCAI - IAD
1 stop22h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/16$709
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Thu 11/66:00 amIAD - CMN
3 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/149:35 amCMN - IAD
1 stop11h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$714

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Africa 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Africa that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/15

5:10 pm-2:15 am

2 stops26h 05m

Cairo

Thu 10/16

4:45 am-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$613

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/14

9:40 pm-9:15 am

1 stop28h 35m

Cairo

Mon 10/13

2:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop16h 35m

$618

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/14

8:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Cairo

Sun 9/28

7:30 am-5:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$643

Washington, D.C.Casablanca

IAD - CMN

IADCMN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

9:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 5/28

10:20 am-7:15 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$649

Washington, D.C.Cairo

DCA - CAI

DCACAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/8

6:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Cairo

Mon 5/19

4:45 am-6:07 pm

2 stops20h 22m

$657

Washington, D.C.Casablanca

IAD - CMN

IADCMN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/14

1:30 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 5/27

4:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 55m

$661

Washington, D.C.Casablanca

IAD - CMN

IADCMN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/18

10:19 pm-7:15 am

2 stops27h 56m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 5/27

9:00 am-11:39 am

2 stops31h 39m

$681

Washington, D.C.Casablanca

IAD - CMN

IADCMN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/16

10:19 pm-7:15 am

2 stops51h 56m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 5/27

9:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops31h 40m

$693

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/5

4:30 pm-2:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

Cairo

Sun 10/19

7:55 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$696

Washington, D.C.Casablanca

IAD - CMN

IADCMN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

5:50 pm-12:30 am

2 stops25h 40m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 6/10

9:00 am-9:08 pm

1 stop17h 08m

$697

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 AF?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in 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 Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 Africa. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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

    $385 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SAUDIA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Royal Air Maroc and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $403 and $410, respectively.

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

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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 Africa.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to 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 Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$503Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$533Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$543Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Royal JordanianCheapest$570Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
LufthansaCheapest$572Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$588Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$615Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$621Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$678Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$682Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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