OR Tambo

$460+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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WAS — JNB
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in November or February, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$949
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$460
(Egyptair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,025
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. 6% potential increase in price ($84 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 September 2025

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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 September 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/151:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/225:55 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$949
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Mon 9/299:00 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop37h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 12/221:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/15$951
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/211:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/67:10 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$954
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Fri 12/59:10 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/227:05 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$958
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Sat 10/1812:00 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgyptair
Sun 10/269:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop37h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 9/13$959
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Thu 10/2310:55 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/32:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$960
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/1512:00 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop36h 10mEgyptair
Sun 11/239:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop38h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 9/13$961
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Wed 10/19:00 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 10/311:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/14$962
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Fri 11/79:10 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/207:10 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$964
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Tue 10/149:00 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop37h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 10/281:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/13$965
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/151:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/257:10 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$966
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Mon 10/69:40 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/185:50 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$967

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/12

2:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

7:10 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$951

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/13

2:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

7:10 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$966

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/14

10:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

7:10 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$991

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/15

9:20 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$993

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/16

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

11:00 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,020

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/13

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/30

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,020

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,020

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/16

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/26

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,020

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/15

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/26

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,020

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/14

10:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

9:50 am-4:50 pm

1 stop37h 00m

$1,023

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

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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 September 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 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 OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,674). 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 September 16, 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 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 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 September 22, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport?

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 53% 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.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,059.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 10m.

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 September 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United 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.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 Kenya Airways can get you from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 24h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 45m. 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 Virgin Atlantic, from $823, and Ethiopian Air, from $865. 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 $486. Users have also found prices from $521 and $866 on Etihad Airways and British Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,674). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$685Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$785Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$823Average$2,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$865Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$866Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$903Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$922Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$997Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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