OR Tambo

$465+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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WAS — JNB
Jan 20 — Jan 271
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2025.

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Mon 12/298:05 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/28:30 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,386
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:15 amDCA - JNB
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/1312:05 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,422
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:15 amDCA - JNB
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1512:05 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,464
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Mon 12/292:35 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/149:50 amJNB - IAD
1 stop30h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,536
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Wed 12/312:35 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/149:50 amJNB - IAD
1 stop30h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,537
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Wed 12/3110:40 amIAD - JNB
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 1/131:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,539
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Wed 12/3110:40 amIAD - JNB
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 1/1412:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop34h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,590
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Mon 12/294:30 pmDCA - JNB
2 stops33h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 3/28:30 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops31h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/20$1,666
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/274:55 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/111:35 amJNB - IAD
2 stops41h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,676
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Wed 12/245:06 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops39h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/205:00 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops33h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,677
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Wed 12/311:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/119:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,700
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Mon 12/298:50 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops20h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/22:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/20$1,724

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 December 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,014
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$465
(Egyptair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,766
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Johannesburg OR Tambo flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Johannesburg OR Tambo
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Johannesburg OR Tambo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo 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 December 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

9:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/17

6:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 35m

$1,027

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/12

9:50 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/20

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/6

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/9

9:20 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/28

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,047

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/22

5:00 pm-10:26 am

2 stops24h 26m

$1,095

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/2

9:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/17

6:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 35m

$1,107

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

9:20 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/17

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,121

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/18

8:20 am-8:55 am

2 stops30h 35m

$1,136

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

10:40 am-3:35 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/15

8:20 am-4:55 pm

3 stops38h 35m

$1,160

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/3

8:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

7:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,165

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 54 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 OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $667). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,123). 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,047.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 03m.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated December 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways can get you from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 24h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 05m. Washington, D.C. and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 8130 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $785. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $838, and Ethiopian Air, from $882. Etihad Airways is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Egyptair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $417. Users have also found prices from $496 and $498 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    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 OR Tambo.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $667). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,123). 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 OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo. 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 December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$685Average$1,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$785Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$838Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$882Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$922Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$967Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$997Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$1,077Average$2,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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