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$486+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — JNB
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Thu 3/19
Thu 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 17, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Tue 3/31:30 pm
IAD
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JNB
1 stop38h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/187:05 pm
JNB
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IAD
1 stop23h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/15$819
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Mon 4/139:45 pm
IAD
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JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/235:50 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/14$820
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/63:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/209:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/13$822
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/112:30 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop38h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/187:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/16$840
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/19:45 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/145:50 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/16$845
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/210:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop29h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/137:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/13$847
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/229:15 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/107:10 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/13$856
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Wed 4/229:45 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/46:00 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/14$857
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/22:35 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/139:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/15$862
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/21:20 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/145:50 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop32h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/14$863
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/249:15 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 3/137:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/13$865
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Sun 5/31:20 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/125:50 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop32h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/16$867

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 February 17, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$819
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One-way from

$486
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January

Average price

$1,017
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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 February 17, 2026.
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

1:20 pm-10:30 am

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/26

5:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 45m

$820

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/1

9:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

5:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 45m

$845

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/25

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/5

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$916

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/15

3:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/19

9:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$928

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/17

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$951

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

8:50 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$951

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/1

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

11:00 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$951

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

9:50 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

2:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$951

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/17

5:09 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops40h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/26

12:05 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$967

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/14

9:50 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/29

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$984

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 February 13, 2026.

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 $672). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,135). 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.

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 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.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $854.

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 02m.

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 February 17, 2026.
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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,741 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

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
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,741 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,741 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,741 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

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
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,220 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,741 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

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
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,897 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,741 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

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
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
962 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,741 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

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 Etihad Airways can get you from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 20h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 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 $768. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from $776, and Turkish Airlines, from $836. Etihad Airways is currently priced 35% 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 $434. Users have also found prices from $492 and $496 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Baltimore/Washington - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • 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 $672). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,135). 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 February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$685Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$768Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$836Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$882Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$922Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$926Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$967Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$1,063Average$2,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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