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$581+ 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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
Aug 16 — Aug 231
Sun 8/16
Sun 8/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 17, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Tue 10/2010:00 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 27m
United Airlines
Thu 10/298:37 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop27h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$949
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Wed 10/2110:00 pm
JNB
-
BWI
2 stops25h 43m
United Airlines
Thu 11/1210:10 am
BWI
-
JNB
2 stops25h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$952
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Tue 10/2010:00 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop19h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 10/2710:40 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop37h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$952
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/110:00 pm
JNB
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DCA
1 stop22h 24m
United Airlines
Thu 10/82:59 pm
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop21h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$953
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1710:00 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop24h 32m
United Airlines
Wed 7/2210:29 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop38h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$953
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Wed 7/152:30 pm
JNB
-
IAD
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 7/2310:55 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/14$955
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2110:00 pm
JNB
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DCA
1 stop19h 59m
United Airlines
Thu 11/126:00 pm
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$958
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2110:00 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop19h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 11/125:51 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop17h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$958
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Mon 10/199:45 am
JNB
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IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 11/152:35 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/15$960
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Tue 10/2010:00 pm
JNB
-
DCA
1 stop19h 59m
United Airlines
Wed 11/1112:30 pm
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop23h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$962
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Tue 10/2010:00 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop19h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 11/125:51 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop17h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$962
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1710:50 pm
JNB
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IAD
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 7/2710:55 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/17$963

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 July 17, 2026.

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$949
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$581
(Travelwings)

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$1,011
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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 July 17, 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 - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/1

10:00 pm-2:24 pm

1 stop22h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/8

2:59 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop21h 31m

$953

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/18

9:55 pm-3:49 pm

1 stop23h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

10:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop26h 55m

$990

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

7:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/2

8:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

$1,042

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/28

7:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/2

8:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

$1,042

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/3

3:05 pm-9:32 am

2 stops24h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/11

11:57 am-8:35 am

2 stops38h 38m

$1,085

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/28

7:35 pm-6:27 pm

2 stops28h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

2:00 pm-10:25 am

2 stops37h 25m

$1,086

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/28

3:05 pm-2:18 pm

2 stops29h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

6:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,093

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/23

9:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/2

8:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

$1,101
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/23

10:00 pm-11:59 am

1 stop19h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/12

6:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,102

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/23

11:15 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,135

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of $482). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $852). 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.?

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

Booking 47 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.

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 July 17, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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
3,628 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,628 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,628 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,628 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,998 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,628 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,121 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,628 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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 22h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8107 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 United Airlines and Delta, starting at $876 and $920 round-trip. These flights start at 17% 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 $458. Users have also found prices from $560 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of $482). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $852). 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 7 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 7 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 July 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$817Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$914Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$920Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$931Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,046Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,120Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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