Washington, D.C.

$610+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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JNB — WAS
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/217:35 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 1/126:20 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$874
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Mon 12/227:35 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/215:05 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$879
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop20h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/125:38 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop17h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$891
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Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - DCA
1 stop19h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/274:26 pmDCA - JNB
1 stop19h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$892
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Tue 12/167:35 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/239:45 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$892
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:35 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/215:05 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$908
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:00 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 1/216:20 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$916
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Tue 12/1610:00 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop29h 30mDelta
Fri 1/2310:20 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop27h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/15$923
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Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops32h 08mDelta
Mon 1/125:26 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops32h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/15$928
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Mon 12/2211:50 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops30h 18mDelta
Wed 1/2110:20 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop27h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/16$929
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Mon 12/2210:00 pmJNB - DCA
1 stop19h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/294:26 pmDCA - JNB
1 stop19h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$947
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Thu 12/1810:00 pmJNB - DCA
1 stop21h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/53:26 pmDCA - JNB
1 stop20h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,148

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$865
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$610
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$980
From Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

7:35 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/10

7:15 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 45m

$865

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

10:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/7

9:45 pm-7:35 am

1 stop26h 50m

$870

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

10:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/30

5:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop33h 45m

$891

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/8

8:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

$892

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

7:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/28

8:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop28h 00m

$892

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/7

8:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

$892

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

10:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

9:45 pm-10:25 am

1 stop29h 40m

$892

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

7:35 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/8

9:45 pm-7:35 am

1 stop26h 50m

$892

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

5:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

9:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 55m

$896

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

10:00 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops26h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/28

8:45 pm-10:25 am

2 stops30h 40m

$898

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

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

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of $541). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $922). 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 JNB to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, and KLM from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. will take you 24h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8130 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $817 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, starting at $830 and $849 round-trip. These flights start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $398. Users have also found prices from $543 and $553 on Emirates and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of $541). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $922). 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 9 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$817Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$830Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$849Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$859Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$871Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$886Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$899Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$907Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,120Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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