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$466+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Johannesburg

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WAS — JNB
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg are usually found in February or November, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$948
(Ovago)

One-way from

$477
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,544
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/258:35 pmBWI - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 12/17:35 pmJNB - BWI
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/31$907
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:25 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 8/199:15 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/31$963
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/69:40 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/115:50 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/31$965
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1410:55 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/2110:50 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/31$966
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1812:00 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgyptair
Sun 10/269:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop38h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 7/29$967
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/257:13 pmBWI - JNB
2 stops32h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/17:35 pmJNB - BWI
2 stops30h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$968
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/61:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/187:30 amJNB - IAD
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$971
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:00 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 9/258:25 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$977
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/510:05 pmDCA - JNB
2 stops29h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/129:15 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops25h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$978
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/195:53 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2610:25 amJNB - IAD
1 stop25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$983
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/84:00 pmDCA - JNB
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/299:20 pmJNB - DCA
1 stop20h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$983
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2710:51 amBWI - JNB
2 stops24h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/49:20 pmJNB - BWI
2 stops30h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$988

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/13

8:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/27

7:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$907

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/12

7:25 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

9:15 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$964

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/6

9:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/11

5:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$965

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/14

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/21

10:50 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$966

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/18

12:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/26

9:45 pm-6:10 am

1 stop38h 25m

$967

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/25

7:13 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

7:35 pm-6:42 pm

2 stops30h 07m

$968

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/6

1:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop39h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/18

7:30 am-11:45 am

2 stops34h 15m

$971

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/11

9:00 pm-9:35 am

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/25

8:25 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$977

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/19

5:53 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop17h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/26

10:25 am-5:40 am

1 stop25h 15m

$983

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/8

4:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/29

9:20 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop20h 59m

$983

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 13 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
8.0
Very good

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $948 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, starting at $965 and $966 round-trip. British Airways is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Egyptair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $477. Qatar Airways flights start at $491 while deals on JetBlue start at $524 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$685Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$785Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$826Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$865Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$903Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$922Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$926Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$952Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$1,041Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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