South Africa

$519+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa

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WAS — JNB
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa (ZA0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

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$909
(American Airlines)

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$519
(StudentUniverse)
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa
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This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2210:20 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/278:25 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,439
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Sun 12/299:55 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 1/187:25 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,473
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Thu 12/268:45 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop24h 50mSWISS
Fri 1/248:25 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 35mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$1,482
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Sun 12/226:00 pmDCA - JNB
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/277:35 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,482
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Sun 12/226:09 amBWI - JNB
2 stops29h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/277:35 pmJNB - BWI
2 stops32h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,497
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Wed 12/255:37 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop17h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/247:35 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,532
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Mon 12/3010:20 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/137:50 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,599
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Mon 12/304:00 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops37h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/138:50 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop20h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,636
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Sun 12/296:00 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops32h 30mAustrian Airlines
Sat 1/187:35 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops26h 00mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,696
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Sun 12/298:30 pmBWI - JNB
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 1/187:25 pmJNB - BWI
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,711
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Mon 12/305:35 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops45h 20mSWISS
Mon 1/137:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mSWISS
Deal found 12/22$1,835
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Sun 12/2911:54 amDCA - JNB
2 stops39h 26mBritish Airways
Sat 1/187:25 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops30h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,880

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BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/5

8:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$909

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/3

8:40 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/13

2:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 25m

$966

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/8

8:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/15

10:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$981

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/23

2:30 pm-10:55 am

1 stop38h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/29

7:05 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$985

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/8

6:09 am-7:40 am

2 stops42h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/19

1:15 am-10:16 am

2 stops40h 01m

$1,001

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/12

7:37 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops43h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

2:30 pm-11:25 am

3 stops27h 55m

$1,005

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/20

5:22 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops42h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/27

8:25 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops31h 23m

$1,009

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/3

6:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/10

7:35 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$1,009

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/15

9:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/29

6:45 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,011

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/4

6:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

10:00 pm-10:31 am

1 stop19h 31m

$1,015

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

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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 December 22, 2024.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to South 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 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 December 22, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, British Airways and Delta from Washington, D.C. to South Africa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,594 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.8
Good
1,342 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.6
Good
785 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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?

    $519 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $586 and $682, 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$785Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$826Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$843Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$952Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$952Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$963Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$966Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$994Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$1,067Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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