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R15 317
Typical prices: R15 328-R21 109
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JNB - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R18 250
Typical prices: R17 167-R24 486
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CPT - IAD • Direct
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Recent return flight deals to Dulles Intl

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 11:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
42h 25m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:25IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 55m1 stop Istanbul
R15 317Turkish Airlines
Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 26
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 16:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:00 - 19:10IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R15 317Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Dec 15 - Sat, Mar 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 13:30IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 367Ethiopian Air
Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 14:10IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 450Ethiopian Air
Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Mar 13
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:00 - 19:10IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R15 500Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 12:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
43h 25m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:20 - 22:25IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 05m1 stop Istanbul
R15 567Turkish Airlines
Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
British Airways Logo
11:15 - 15:40DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
35h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
18:05 - 10:40IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
57h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 284British Airways
Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31
British Airways Logo
11:15 - 19:55DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
39h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
21:45 - 10:40IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
53h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 284British Airways
Thu, Dec 10 - Tue, Jan 12
KLM Logo
23:55 - 17:33JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 38m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl
KLM Logo
11:05 - 22:00IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 55m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 700KLM
Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Mar 13
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23:55 - 15:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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18:15 - 22:00IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 800KLM
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is the cheapest route at R15 317 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport costs R17 522, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R16 472, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R18 833.

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

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at R17 150 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R19 000.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport with an average price of R15 067 return.
•June (R19 867) and August (R19 000) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Morning flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are the cheapest at R15 917 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R18 850.

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

Flights under R15 328 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R14 898.

When are flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 1% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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February

Cheapest flight

R9 550
Beat the crowds with an average 70% drop in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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Your questions about flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is around R15 328 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long is a direct flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Direct flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are available from Cape Town, with a flight time of about 15h 30m.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are from Johannesburg, starting at R15 317 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Last-minute fares to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 3% lower than the average return fare of R17 522. Booking late can sometimes save money, but availability is limited.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    United Airlines operates the most flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at 3 per week, and for this route United Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

  • How many flights serve Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport receives 0 flights per day and 3 per week from across the world. Cape Town has the most flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport with 3 weekly flights.

  • Which airports serve Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Washington, D.C. can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of Washington, D.C. include Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Fort Meade Tipton (FME) and Baltimore/Washington (BWI). These airports are not in Washington, D.C. itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, book around 6 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 1% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, a good return fare is around R15 328. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in November. Return fares historically average R15 067, making November the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R2 933 on a return flight. Morning flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport average R15 917 compared to R18 850 for midday flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, United Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, while Turkish Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Dulles Intl

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Dulles Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1576 reviews
7,8Boarding
8,4Crew
7,2Entertainment
7,3Food
7,7Comfort
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The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

4,0 OkayJessica, Sept 2026
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The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Flight lead was a gentleman with silver hair and he went out of his way to shake hands and interact with each passenger seated in business class. A medical emergency took place during our flight and he handled it with perfect poise and professionalism. He was gracious and confidently competent. Just what you want from a leader,

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

It was operated by Delta. Boarding took a long time. How difficult can it be? Overall decent trip. Liked the Salt Lake City airport. Better option than Chicago for transfers.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

One hour before landing was the most scary part of my life. The plane just dropped from the air . No explanation or apologies from the captain. Women and children screaming everywhere. Would like to know what happened

My flight going to doha had economy seats that had a little more leg room. Coming back the leg room was not there. I'm 6'3" and my knees were against the chair in front of me. I couldn't slide my feet under the chair. The 15 hour flight felt like torture from the lack of sleep I was getting being so uncomfortable. Food and crew were great though.

It was excellent except for at the very end. I woke up about 1.5 hrs before touchdown and wanted to order food in the Business class. I was told they had shut down food service. It would have been good to get a heads up before they closed the service. Anna the air hostess was wonderful. She did get me 2 bowls of fruit and I was very appreciative of her. Wonderful human and a hostess.

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Vistara i bought a biz class fare but a few days before vistara always changes my biz class flight to economy .. happened to me 4 times .. seated could be wider .. boarding could be more organized .. crew did their best but not enough resources all in all very poor experience Qatar Delhi .. only complain .. no clear signage to lounge for transferring pax .. its a Delhi shot coming.. no feeling of exclusivity for biz/ 1st class pax.. but everything else was much better .. once i boarded Qatar .. i loved it Qatar to Washington .. only complain i boarding .. too crowded .. no separate area for biz/1st class should hav completely separate area for upper class.. security is stifling pax comfort by the gate ..but everything else was great

waited standing in security corral for an hour with no updates

Crew attendants attention to the travelers. Good food. I always fly with Turkish Airlines

The sleeper seats, the staff, and the food was truly delicious. I loved the mocktail options.

Great food, and lots of it. They made us come to the gate two hours before the flight and you were stuck in the enclosure until you boarded with no bathroom or food or drink. My seat in business class was very claustrophobic, I could barely get into it and a large board blocked the window and made it even more claustrophobic

Cabin was kept very hot and it was uncomfortable. Entertainment system did not work at my seat. Crew and service is fantastic

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

The airline could improve its business class seats and privacy in line with its competitors.

The seats have to be one of the worst when it comes to comfort and you have to scramble around to out your handbag in the overhead. The food is still awful. Definitely will not travel on Turkish again and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone for sure.

Very happy with the service, comfort, and food on Turkish Airlines. Security and check in was great.

Flight was delayed almost an hour because the cleaning crew broke one of the bathroom doors.

When we boarded we were treated with care and it never stopped. Got towels before breakfast and after snacks was a lovely touch!

The flight crew was the worst I've experienced. If they worked for me, I would fire them immediately. They never smiled, they seemed angry and avoided passengers as much as possible. The food was not edible, and my luggage was lost. I will never fly United again!!!

Fought with Lufthansa was poor, seats are uncomfortable, food was bad and luggage did not arrive to IA

Awful!!!. I do not recommend United. The flight staff are unhappy and don't attempt to make the passengers feel comfortable or welcome. The food is not edible, and the seats are miserable. My expensive luggage was destroyed, and the ticket prices are too much for the experience.

On time, easy boarding. Anytime you sit in an economy seat, it’s uncomfortable. New plane and the bathrooms were in the galley at the back of the plane which seemed odd.

Did not like the check in guy quibbling over a couple pounds at the luggage weigh in

Just having a little bit more legroom would've been nice.

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

On time - really well operated flight. Friendly staff. Super impressed with United on this round trip.

TV did not work Special food ordered not honored/not received Response to complaint and request not received Request for window seat but given isle seat even after paying for business class ticket

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

My suitcase 🧳 got missing we still looking for it This not good for them 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾🤦🏽‍♀️

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

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