How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

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 from Washington, D.C. to South Africa.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

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

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa 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 from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

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 from Washington, D.C. to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. and South Africa?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to South Africa were found on Ethiopian Air (R19 346) and Turkish Airlines (R19 623).

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. and South Africa per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Washington, D.C. and lands in South Africa, with an average flight time of 14h 35m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa take?

The duration of a flight to South Africa depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to South Africa from Washington, D.C. are to Cape Town , which takes 20h 23m , Johannesburg , which takes 30h 03m, and East London , which takes 30h 17m.

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Cape Town

14h 35mNonstop

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Johannesburg

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from R16 936per person

Durban

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from R21 251per person

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Recent return flight deals from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16

18:20 - 13:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

60h 15m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 11:52CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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18:26 - 22:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 44m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 25m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 447Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16

18:20 - 13:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

60h 15m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 11:52CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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R16 463Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16

12:35 - 13:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

66h 00m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 17:28CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 03m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 480Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16

18:20 - 13:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

60h 15m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 11:52CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 27m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 529Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

18:20 - 13:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

60h 15m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

7:20 - 17:33CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

41h 13m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 577Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

18:31 - 6:00IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

53h 29m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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R16 594Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 29

14:35 - 8:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 936Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24

20:50 - 3:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 05m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 19:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

R17 392Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 27

21:20 - 3:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 20:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

R17 392Ethiopian Air

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Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 22

15:10 - 8:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 082Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

21:20 - 3:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

22:50 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

R17 734Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 26

15:10 - 8:15IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R18 125Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22

10:55 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

22:50 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

R18 125Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 13

10:55 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

22:50 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

R18 125Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 13

10:55 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

22:50 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

R18 125Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

10:55 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

22:50 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

R18 190Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 27

10:55 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

22:50 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

R18 190Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24

15:10 - 8:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R18 304Etihad Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28

10:55 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

R18 580Ethiopian Air

Recent direct flight deals from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

Thu, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 9

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 9

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

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Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 18

18:45 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mdirect

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

R26 169United Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

18:45 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mdirect

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

R26 202United Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

18:45 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mdirect

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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R26 218United Airlines

Thu, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 9

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

R26 234United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 12

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

R26 250United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 24

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

R26 397Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 22

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

R27 048United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6

18:45 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mdirect

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

R27 065United Airlines

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

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What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to South Africa flight route?

The cheapest ticket to South Africa from Washington, D.C. found in the last 5 days was to Cape Town, at R41 042 return. The most popular route is from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was R41 042.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R23 404 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa is February, when tickets cost R19 150 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is R30 452 and R28 042 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
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 from Washington, D.C. to South Africa.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa 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 from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
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 from Washington, D.C. to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. and South Africa per day?
There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Washington, D.C. and lands in South Africa, with an average flight time of 14h 35m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

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