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R10 292+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

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Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2025

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 11 June 2025.

Return from

R16 191

One-way from

R10 292

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 192
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/6-14/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 07m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R40 106 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 934 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 June 2025.

Mon 23/619:00JNB - DCA
2 stops32h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 14/710:30DCA - JNB
2 stops40h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6R16 191
Thu 6/1119:45JNB - IAD
2 stops56h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1222:05IAD - JNB
2 stops52h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6R16 191
Mon 1/917:55JNB - IAD
1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/913:30IAD - JNB
1 stop39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6R16 315
Sat 21/623:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Sat 6/913:00IAD - JNB
2 stops24h 40mDelta
Deal found 8/6R16 368
Thu 6/1110:10JNB - IAD
1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/129:15IAD - JNB
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R16 828
Sun 12/1021:15JNB - BWI
1 stop28h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 26/1021:30BWI - JNB
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/6R16 970
Tue 24/623:15JNB - IAD
2 stops26h 00mKLM
Thu 4/912:13IAD - JNB
2 stops27h 22mKLM
Deal found 8/6R17 147
Mon 23/619:00JNB - BWI
2 stops45h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 14/710:59BWI - JNB
2 stops39h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6R17 253
Wed 23/720:40JNB - IAD
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 30/717:50IAD - JNB
1 stop34h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/6R17 307
Mon 23/621:15JNB - IAD
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 2/919:25IAD - JNB
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/6R17 466
Tue 15/723:15JNB - DCA
2 stops23h 50mDelta
Wed 31/1212:00DCA - JNB
2 stops27h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/6R17 555
Sun 22/610:40JNB - IAD
2 stops35h 10mLufthansa
Tue 2/922:15IAD - JNB
2 stops28h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 8/6R17 803

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

19:00-21:02

2 stops32h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 14/7

10:30-8:35

2 stops40h 05m

R16 191

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:45-21:23

2 stops56h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/12

22:05-9:30

2 stops52h 25m

R16 191

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

17:55-11:45

1 stop23h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/9

13:30-10:35

1 stop39h 05m

R16 315

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/6

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/9

13:00-19:40

2 stops24h 40m

R16 368

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

10:10-20:05

1 stop40h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/12

9:15-10:10

2 stops41h 55m

R16 828

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

21:15-19:35

1 stop28h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 26/10

21:30-10:20

1 stop30h 50m

R16 970

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

23:15-19:15

2 stops26h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/9

12:13-21:35

2 stops27h 22m

R17 147

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

19:00-10:13

2 stops45h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 14/7

10:59-8:35

2 stops39h 36m

R17 253

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

19:35-17:20

1 stop28h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/1

19:10-11:30

1 stop33h 20m

R17 307

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

21:15-20:10

1 stop28h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/9

19:25-7:00

1 stop29h 35m

R17 466

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Washington, D.C.

When is the best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. takes 24 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Washington, D.C. from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines, British Airways and KLM.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R930
British Airways
British Airways
From R921
KLM
KLM
From R873
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R816

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air.

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 66.0 - 102.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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 11 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 951 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 355 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 463 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

FAQs about flying to Washington, D.C.

Getting around Washington

Washington is an easy city to get around: the centre is the area around the National Mall. This area is easily accessible on foot, with most museums and monuments within easy walking distance. The streets in Washington are laid out in a grid, with numbered streets going in one direction and alphabetised streets going the other. The city is divided into four quadrants, with the Capitol building in the centre. Most of the major sights are within walking distance, but you can easily take the Metrobus or Metrorail if you get tired of walking. Bicycling is also very popular in the city; both locals and tourists cycle. Washington can get very hot in the summer months, so light clothes and plenty of water are recommended.

  • When is the best time to fly to Washington?

    The busiest seasons for tourist activities are between March and August, in particular during the time when the cherry blossoms bloom and when schools are out for spring break and then summer holiday. In addition, when Congress is in session and from mid-January through June, hotels and restaurants are full of lobbyists, and the streets are often full of demonstrations. Spring and autumn have the most pleasant weather. Summers in Washington are hot, sometimes exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, and very humid. The quietest times are late August into early September and the period between Thanksgiving (4th Thursday of November) and mid-January. This is also when Washington, DC is the coldest but it’s likely you’ll find cheap hotels and airfare deals to Washington, DC and discounted hotel rates if you travel during this time.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Washington?

    Security concerns mean that many Washington, D.C. attractions won’t let visitors bring their bags or cameras in with them. Storage is sometimes available, but don’t count on it; it’s best not to carry too much that won’t fit into a pocket while visiting.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National typically cost R799, while return flights cost around R2 167.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Baltimore/Washington have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Baltimore/Washington can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Baltimore/Washington?

    Yes. Baltimore/Washington has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Charming 1 BDApt - Minutes from BWI Airport, close to Ft. Meade and Baltimore is the closest property to Baltimore/Washington (1,6 km away from Baltimore/Washington).

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