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Cheapest return fare
R14 418
Typical prices: R15 304-R17 241
Ethiopian Air
Thu 19/2Mon 9/3
JNB - IAD • 2 stops
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R18 535
Typical prices: R16 816-R18 040
United Airlines
Tue 27/1Thu 12/2
CPT - IAD • Direct
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Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Dulles Intl

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Dulles Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Dulles Intl

Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Mar 9
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14:30 - 8:00JNB-IAD
24h 30m2 stops
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11:00 - 13:05IAD-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
R14 418Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Mar 9
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19:10 - 19:20JNB-IAD
31h 10m1 stop
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14:30 - 10:50IAD-JNB
38h 20m1 stop
R14 470Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 12
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21:30 - 20:47CPT-IAD
30h 17m1 stop
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12:35 - 19:15IAD-CPT
23h 40m1 stop
R14 939Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Jan 30 - Thu, Feb 12
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21:30 - 20:23CPT-IAD
29h 53m1 stop
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12:35 - 19:15IAD-CPT
23h 40m1 stop
R15 096Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 8
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22:00 - 11:47JNB-IAD
20h 47m1 stop
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17:50 - 18:35IAD-JNB
17h 45m1 stop
R15 148United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Mar 27
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22:00 - 11:39JNB-IAD
20h 39m1 stop
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Jan 11
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23:59 - 16:05JNB-IAD
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18:05 - 22:05IAD-JNB
21h 00m1 stop
R16 242KLM
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 31
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23:45 - 16:05CPT-IAD
23h 20m1 stop
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21:40 - 5:50IAD-CPT
25h 10m1 stop
R17 684KLM
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sat, Jan 3
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12:35 - 15:55CPT-IAD
34h 20m1 stop
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20:05 - 17:30IAD-CPT
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R19 230Qatar Airways
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
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12:25 - 15:55DUR-IAD
34h 30m2 stops
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6:00 - 10:55IAD-DUR
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Dulles Intl

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Dulles Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost R15 600 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R19 178 and R18 205 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is March with an average price of R15 600.

What is a good deal for flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for the following prices or less: From Cape Town R18 888 one-way - R16 560 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 55 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR9 589
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Dulles Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Washington Dulles Airport flights

  • How far is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from central Washington, D.C.?

    You’ll need to travel 36 km to reach the Washington, D.C. city centre from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Washington, D.C.?

    On average, a flight to Washington, D.C. costs R18 924. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R13 859 and departed from Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as R16 431. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are R21 646 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Washington Dulles Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington Dulles Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington Dulles Airport with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington Dulles Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is generally in the evening, when flights cost R15 957 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R17 695.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Washington Dulles Airport

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Washington Dulles Airport? 25% of our users found return tickets to Washington Dulles Airport for the following prices or less: From Cape Town R38 243
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Washington Dulles Airport flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
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Direct departures

South Africa to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +72 more

ANA, ASKY, +73 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +72 more

ANA, ASKY, +73 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to South Africa

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +72 more

ANA, ASKY, +73 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +72 more

ANA, ASKY, +73 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Dulles Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Washington, D.C.. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1408 reviews
7,8Boarding
7,1Entertainment
8,4Crew
7,7Comfort
7,3Food
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

2,0 MediocreElizabeth, Oct 2025CDG - AMS
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

We had a very long diversion and our food voucher didn’t work because the restaurants were closed

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

The boarding process was chaotic at LHR and the seat was not as comfortable as other airlines....

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

Great flight. One unique individual assisting in business class who should have not been there. Need more generic meals, not British centric.

Not my definition of first class. No leg room and barely any recline. The food was good. The crew was great. The comfort for the price I paid for London to Cairo was highway robbery. The Wi-Fi didn't work for me either.

There might be more food options for people who can't eat so much starch/sugar/bread/rice. Meat, cheese, walnuts/pecans for snack, maybe jerky or other kinds of meat-based snacks would be better than bread and rice and sweets. I had an extra chardonnay, which was fine. The entertainment was great.

Unfortunately, my flight was cancelled because of some sort of emergency over the Atlantic and had to return to London. While I think British Airways made every effort to mitigate the situation, I must say it was still pretty unpleasant. I do appreciate the fact, however, that British Airways put my safety first…and I think the effort to correct a bad situation was very sincere. But I think the process might be handled better in future.

Crew service was poor and very little difference between premium economy and economy. Disappointed.

My bags never made it on the flight and I now have to wait for them to arrive hopefully tomorrow. You can’t even track your bags in the app to see where they are since they didn’t arrive. You have to file a claim and then wait for them to inform you when you will receive your bag. We were already delayed for an hour due to baggage so I don’t understand how my bag didn’t make the flight.

One of the worst experience given the middle seat even asked for the change no one honored,boarded at the end and overall one of the worst experience

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

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