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Originally Posted by
cfischer
Did you try google flight to see, if there are additional options? Might be longer flights, but removing the surface segment?
Yes--that is how I found the fare.
Originally Posted by
RobOnLI
I initially thought that as well but had to re-read the original post.
OP is not stating in EWR. They are starting somewhere else (e.g. TPA) that has a connection in IAD/DCA, requires a transfer between IAD/DCA to get to EWR then onto EWR-JNB non-stop. The TPA-EWR-JNB itinerary is $6K more.
I agree with others that for $6K it's worth a day in DC. But OP hasn't said the time of year they're flying.
-RM
Trip is in September--so for a leisure trip it is worth saving the money and agree it is a fairly easy transit--with plenty of time.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Mar 26, 2025 at 10:30 am
Reason: merged consecutive posts by same member