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$548+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 abril 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$893
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$548
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$975
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 5/152:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
lun. 5/1910:55 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$893
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 5/265:55 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines
lun. 6/301:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$903
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/1610:05 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/79:55 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$911
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/139:15 pmJNB - BWI
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/239:20 pmBWI - JNB
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$912
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/247:35 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop26h 40mSWISS
sáb. 5/318:45 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 35mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$915
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/16:50 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop27h 30mDelta
dom. 5/115:40 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/29$918
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/79:55 pmJNB - DCA
1 stop31h 24mDelta
mié. 1/282:30 pmDCA - JNB
2 stops24h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/28$924
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/137:25 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops33h 42mMultiple Airlines
vie. 6/205:00 pmDCA - JNB
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$926
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 7/208:40 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Atlantic
jue. 8/145:50 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop34h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/29$934
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/189:15 pmJNB - BWI
1 stop28h 20mBritish Airways
mié. 6/259:20 pmBWI - JNB
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$938
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/711:15 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops23h 16mKLM
mié. 1/281:00 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops26h 00mKLM
Deal found 4/28$942
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2412:20 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops33h 15mLufthansa
jue. 1/110:20 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops34h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$945

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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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

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 5/13

9:15 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 5/23

9:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop27h 40m

$912

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 - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/7

9:55 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop28h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 1/28

11:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$924

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/7

6:50 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 1/28

7:10 pm-9:15 am

2 stops31h 05m

$926

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 6/13

7:25 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops33h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 6/20

5:00 pm-7:00 am

2 stops32h 00m

$926

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 5/29

11:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 6/30

5:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$928

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 6/18

9:15 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 6/25

9:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop27h 40m

$938

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 8/20

9:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 8/27

10:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 45m

$955

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo 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 abril 29, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 abril 29, 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. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $893 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Delta, starting at $903 and $924 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is priced at 11% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. are Qatar Airways ($548), Egyptair ($646), and Etihad Airways ($688).

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

    The most popular flight routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo to Washington, D.C..

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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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Top 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 abril 29, 2025.
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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