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$578+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
Apr 27 — May 41
Mon 4/27
Mon 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 28, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 9/169:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/293:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$822
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/229:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/293:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$828
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/249:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/303:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$842
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/229:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/303:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$845
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/249:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/13:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$862
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/249:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/43:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$865
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/185:50 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/29:45 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$912
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 11/207:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/249:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$913
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Fri 6/126:00 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 6/209:45 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$918
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 11/2010:00 pm
JNB
-
BWI
1 stop27h 45m
British Airways
Tue 11/248:35 pm
BWI
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 3/26$985
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Mon 7/139:15 pm
JNB
-
BWI
1 stop28h 25m
British Airways
Tue 9/87:25 pm
BWI
-
JNB
1 stop32h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,002
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/317:25 pm
JNB
-
BWI
1 stop30h 15m
British Airways
Sun 6/79:35 pm
BWI
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 3/28$1,005

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 March 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$805
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$578
(Travelwings)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$947
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. 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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

6:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop28h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/17

10:55 pm-8:45 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,047

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

8:25 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops28h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/20

5:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,101

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/13

9:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/8

7:45 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 15m

$1,149

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/1

8:25 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/14

10:55 pm-8:45 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,150

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/4

9:15 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops30h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/14

6:59 pm-9:25 am

2 stops32h 26m

$1,170

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

9:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/17

9:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 50m

$1,239

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

10:20 pm-8:40 am

1 stop40h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

10:55 am-8:35 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$1,260

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/3

9:25 am-8:40 am

3 stops29h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/8

8:20 pm-8:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

$1,264

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/13

9:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/31

7:45 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 15m

$1,284

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

9:15 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/4

4:43 pm-7:00 am

2 stops32h 17m

$1,284

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 86 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 $540). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $915). 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 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 March 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Delta, andKLM 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,548 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,548 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,548 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,359 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,548 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,479 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,548 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,509 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,548 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,829 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,548 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. will take you 28h 05m. 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 $846 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 $576 and $701 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

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

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

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C..

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of $540). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $915). 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.

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$817Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$846Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$849Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$876Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$891Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$910Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$920Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,001Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,120Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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