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$574+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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JNB — WAS
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.
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 July 27, 2026.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/98:15 pm
JNB
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IAD
1 stop29h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 9/163:15 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop22h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/27$930
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/108:15 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 10/1512:31 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 09m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/24$931
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 9/32:30 pm
JNB
-
IAD
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 10/2611:00 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/25$932
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:15 pm
JNB
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DCA
2 stops32h 44m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 9/1412:26 pm
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop25h 14m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/24$935
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/98:15 pm
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops30h 22m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 9/164:00 pm
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/27$936
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 12/310:00 pm
JNB
-
DCA
1 stop19h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 1/169:00 am
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop26h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$938
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 12/310:00 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop25h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 1/175:20 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$938
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/72:30 pm
JNB
-
IAD
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 10/1810:55 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/24$944
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/118:20 am
JNB
-
IAD
2 stops30h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 10/1210:55 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/24$947
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/112:30 pm
JNB
-
IAD
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/1310:55 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/24$948
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 12/22:30 pm
JNB
-
IAD
2 stops24h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 1/1910:00 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/25$949
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/710:50 pm
JNB
-
IAD
2 stops40h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 10/1410:55 am
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/24$950

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.

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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$930
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$574
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,011
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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 27, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

8:15 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops30h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/16

6:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$935

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/8

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/19

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$949

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/4

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/26

11:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop34h 55m

$952

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

8:15 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops33h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/16

12:02 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 38m

$975

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/7

9:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/24

3:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

$979

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/30

7:00 pm-10:44 am

2 stops45h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/31

11:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,019

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/7

7:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/16

8:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

$1,027

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/6

11:15 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/26

9:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$1,034

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

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/6

11:15 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops29h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/20

6:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,054

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $899). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,163). 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 OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $942 and $1,262 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $930 on Virgin Atlantic (Sep 9-Sep 16).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 24% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $872.

What’s the fastest layover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 24m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 15m.

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is 47 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.

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 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,639 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8,480 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
10,046 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

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

    Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, Ethiopian Air, and Etihad Airways fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in about 24h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 52m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8130 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 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. Etihad Airways is priced at 17% 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 Turkish Airlines ($440), Qatar Airways ($560), and Emirates ($701).

  • 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 - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Baltimore/Washington.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $899). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,163). 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 OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 7 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 July 27, 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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