Washington, D.C.

$548+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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JNB — WAS
may. 6 — may. 131
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Cheap 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 mayo 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$891
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$548
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$959
From Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($127 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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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 mayo 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mar. 7/87:00 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines
lun. 8/115:15 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$891
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mar. 9/95:50 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
sáb. 10/181:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$908
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sáb. 5/247:35 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop26h 40mSWISS
sáb. 5/318:45 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 35mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$917
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dom. 5/48:40 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Atlantic
jue. 5/155:50 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop34h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/30$919
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lun. 9/86:50 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop27h 30mDelta
lun. 10/133:00 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop22h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/30$923
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mar. 10/79:55 pmJNB - DCA
1 stop29h 19mDelta
mié. 1/2812:00 pmDCA - JNB
2 stops27h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/30$925
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mar. 7/86:50 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop30h 25mAir France
jue. 8/79:20 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Deal found 4/30$926
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mar. 7/86:50 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 8/95:25 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$927
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jue. 5/152:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
mié. 5/2110:55 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$936
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mar. 10/77:25 pmJNB - BWI
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
mié. 1/288:30 pmBWI - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$955
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sáb. 6/147:25 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 6/212:54 pmDCA - JNB
2 stops34h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$955
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sáb. 6/149:15 pmJNB - BWI
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 6/219:20 pmBWI - JNB
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$971

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Return

Price

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 7/8

7:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops35h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 8/5

5:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$891

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 5/15

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 5/19

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$893

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 5/26

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 6/30

1:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop39h 05m

$903

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 5/13

9:15 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 5/23

5:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop31h 20m

$912

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 5/24

7:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 5/31

8:45 pm-9:20 am

1 stop30h 35m

$917

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 9/10

11:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 10/14

3:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$919

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/7

9:55 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop29h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 1/28

12:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$925

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 7/8

6:50 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 8/7

9:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop29h 10m

$926

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/7

11:15 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops23h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 1/28

1:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$942

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 7/27

9:15 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 7/31

10:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 45m

$952

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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 62 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 mayo 1, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 mayo 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $891 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, starting at $893 and $903 round-trip. These flights start at 11% 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $548. Users have also found prices from $646 and $688 on Egyptair and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. 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 Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$797Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$830Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$830Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$871Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$886Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$948Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$950Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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