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$628+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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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 julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$840
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$628
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,053
From Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($107 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 July 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 julio 31, 2025.

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jue. 9/49:20 pmJNB - BWI
2 stops42h 35mUnited Airlines
mié. 9/176:15 amBWI - JNB
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$840
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jue. 9/182:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
jue. 10/29:20 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/31$911
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mar. 9/99:55 pmJNB - DCA
1 stop25h 25mVirgin Atlantic
mar. 9/2312:30 pmDCA - JNB
1 stop25h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/30$914
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vie. 9/128:30 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop25h 30mDelta
jue. 9/258:17 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops31h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/31$916
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vie. 9/128:30 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop25h 30mVirgin Atlantic
vie. 9/195:50 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop34h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/29$921
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jue. 9/49:55 pmJNB - DCA
1 stop29h 53mDelta
mié. 9/176:05 amDCA - JNB
2 stops22h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/31$923
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sáb. 9/137:25 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
sáb. 9/2010:45 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$938
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vie. 9/129:15 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/198:25 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$942
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dom. 8/39:20 pmJNB - DCA
1 stop19h 07mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/105:30 pmDCA - JNB
2 stops21h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$944
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jue. 9/186:50 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop30h 25mAir France
jue. 10/29:20 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Deal found 7/31$946
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mar. 8/2610:25 amJNB - IAD
1 stop25h 15mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/95:53 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$950
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vie. 11/217:35 pmJNB - BWI
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
mar. 11/258:35 pmBWI - JNB
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$953

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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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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/4

9:20 pm-9:55 am

2 stops42h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 9/17

6:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$840

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/18

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 10/2

9:20 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 35m

$911

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/9

9:55 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 9/23

12:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$914

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 9/12

8:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 9/25

8:17 pm-10:05 am

2 stops31h 48m

$916

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 9/12

8:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 9/19

5:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop34h 15m

$921

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/4

9:55 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop29h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 9/17

6:05 am-10:05 am

2 stops22h 00m

$923

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 9/13

7:25 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 9/20

10:45 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 40m

$938

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 9/12

9:15 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 9/19

8:25 pm-9:25 am

2 stops31h 00m

$942

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/18

6:50 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 10/2

9:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop29h 10m

$946

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 8/26

10:25 am-5:40 am

1 stop25h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 9/9

5:53 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop17h 52m

$950

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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.

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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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 julio 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta 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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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  • 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 $241). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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$798Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$830Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$835Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$871Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$886Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$893Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$948Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,123Average$1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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