South Africa

$548+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa

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WAS — JNB
Apr 5 — Apr 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 March 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$888
(oojo)

One-way from

$548
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,031

Good round-trip deal

$1,384 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. 4% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 March 31, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/3010:55 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/72:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/31$888
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 8/141:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/105:55 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/31$889
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sat 4/2610:05 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/309:50 amJNB - IAD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/30$905
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:33 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops43h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2011:30 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$938
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/299:00 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 5/41:55 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$940
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/301:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/74:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/31$947
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 9/1312:00 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgyptair
Sun 9/289:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop37h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 3/31$952
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:25 amDCA - JNB
2 stops27h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 4/291:15 amJNB - DCA
2 stops46h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,008
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Wed 11/1210:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/181:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/29$1,008
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/188:33 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops37h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/305:00 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,013
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:05 amDCA - JNB
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/155:00 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,035
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Wed 9/179:40 pmIAD - DUR
2 stops33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/152:45 pmDUR - IAD
2 stops27h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,057

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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.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$888

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/14

9:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/12

5:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$889

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/26

10:05 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/30

9:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$905

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

8:33 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops43h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

2:30 pm-11:45 am

3 stops27h 15m

$938

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

9:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

1:55 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$940

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/7

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$947

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/13

12:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/28

9:45 pm-5:10 am

1 stop37h 25m

$952

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/26

6:25 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/29

1:15 am-6:10 pm

2 stops46h 55m

$1,008

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/18

8:33 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops37h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/30

5:00 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$1,013

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/17

9:40 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 10/15

2:45 pm-11:45 am

2 stops27h 00m

$1,057

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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 $1,696). 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 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 March 31, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to South Africa at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 9% 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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

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

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South 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 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 March 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and KLM from Washington, D.C. to South Africa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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

    $548 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $558 and $610, respectively.

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

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    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 $1,696). 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 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$785Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$826Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$841Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$903Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$952Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$954Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$963Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$966Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$968Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$1,077Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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