$520+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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Round-trip from | $872 (Delta) |
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One-way from | $520 (Booking.com) |
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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 January 6, 2025.
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 January 6, 2025.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. 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 January 6, 2025.
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Price
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - IAD
CPTIAD
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/19
11:59 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop22h 46m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 2/3
6:00 am-7:00 pm
2 stops30h 00m
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - IAD
CPTIAD
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/10
11:20 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop23h 25m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 2/17
5:35 pm-6:10 am
1 stop29h 35m
JohannesburgWashington, D.C.
JNB - DCA
JNBDCA
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/10
7:40 pm-4:59 pm
2 stops28h 19m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mon 2/17
9:00 am-7:00 pm
1 stop27h 00m
JohannesburgWashington, D.C.
JNB - IAD
JNBIAD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 5/15
9:55 pm-9:46 pm
1 stop29h 51m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 5/22
9:20 pm-8:10 am
1 stop28h 50m
JohannesburgWashington, D.C.
JNB - IAD
JNBIAD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/10
2:35 pm-8:00 am
2 stops24h 25m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 2/17
8:40 pm-3:55 am
2 stops24h 15m
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - DCA
CPTDCA
Cape Town Intl
Tue 2/25
9:15 pm-4:45 pm
2 stops26h 30m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 4/8
12:10 pm-9:10 pm
2 stops27h 00m
JohannesburgWashington, D.C.
JNB - IAD
JNBIAD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 1/25
7:05 pm-11:35 am
1 stop23h 30m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sun 1/26
9:25 pm-10:55 am
1 stop30h 30m
JohannesburgWashington, D.C.
JNB - IAD
JNBIAD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 1/30
11:55 pm-6:57 pm
2 stops26h 02m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 5/21
9:20 pm-8:10 am
1 stop28h 50m
JohannesburgWashington, D.C.
JNB - IAD
JNBIAD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 1/17
7:40 pm-4:15 pm
1 stop27h 35m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 4/30
9:20 pm-8:10 am
1 stop28h 50m
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - IAD
CPTIAD
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/3
7:50 pm-3:30 pm
1 stop26h 40m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 2/24
6:50 pm-4:10 pm
Nonstop14h 20m
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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C.
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 6, 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.
Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month
Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
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.
Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month
Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated January 6, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways, KLM and Delta from South Africa to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Washington, D.C.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$732 | Average$971 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$781 | Average$834 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$819 | Average$1,074 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$824 | Average$955 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$840 | Average$1,036 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$845 | Average$1,097 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$861 | Average$1,307 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$950 | Average$1,076 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |