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$560+ 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
Jun 13 — Jun 201
Sat 6/13
Sat 6/20
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 May 14, 2026.

This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/2312:40 pm
JNB
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IAD
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/149:00 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$997
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/277:35 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/29:00 pm
IAD
-
JNB
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,003
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1512:40 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/299:00 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/9$1,005
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 10/236:00 pm
JNB
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IAD
1 stop23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/210:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop29h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,009
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 6/259:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 8/293:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,013
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2412:40 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/79:00 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,024
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/87:35 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/51:57 pm
IAD
-
JNB
2 stops37h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,033
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/87:35 pm
JNB
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BWI
1 stop30h 10m
British Airways
Thu 12/318:35 pm
BWI
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,039
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/143:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop20h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 8/265:45 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,039
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 5/123:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop20h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 5/186:00 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,040
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Tue 12/87:35 pm
JNB
-
BWI
1 stop30h 10m
British Airways
Tue 1/58:35 pm
BWI
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,044
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/277:35 pm
JNB
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BWI
1 stop30h 10m
British Airways
Mon 11/28:35 pm
BWI
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,066

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 May 14, 2026.

Round-trip from

$997
(flightsite.co.za)

One-way from

$560
(Booking.com)

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Average price

$942
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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 May 14, 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

Mon 6/15

12:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/29

9:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop30h 00m

$1,005

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/29

7:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

10:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 40m

$1,073

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/29

7:35 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops30h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

12:20 pm-10:25 am

2 stops39h 05m

$1,101

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/9

9:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/30

9:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 50m

$1,131

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/5

7:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/20

5:42 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$1,158

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/23

12:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/25

9:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop30h 00m

$1,165

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/23

12:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/26

9:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop30h 00m

$1,165

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/23

12:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/27

9:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 00m

$1,165

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

7:00 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops33h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/27

8:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop40h 10m

$1,168

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/16

12:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/21

9:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 00m

$1,178

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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.?

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 $524). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $875). 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 May 14, 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
3,572 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,572 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,572 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,572 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
KLM
7.8
Good
1,517 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,572 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,718 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,572 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,980 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,572 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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 23h 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 United Airlines, starting at $846 and $876 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 $563 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 - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Baltimore/Washington.

  • 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 $524). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $875). 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 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 8 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 May 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$817Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$846Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$876Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$890Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$920Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$931Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,046Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,120Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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