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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. from R9 752

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 057

One-way from

R9 752

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R17 015
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 30/4-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R41 724 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 663 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

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 21 February 2025.

Mon 17/1114:30JNB - IAD
1 stop24h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/1210:00IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R15 983
Wed 30/417:55JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 17/521:40IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R16 057
Tue 18/323:55JNB - DCA
2 stops28h 06mDelta
Tue 25/39:46DCA - JNB
2 stops27h 14mDelta
Deal found 19/2R16 315
Thu 15/523:15JNB - IAD
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Thu 22/517:25IAD - JNB
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Deal found 20/2R16 407
Mon 17/1119:45JNB - IAD
2 stops29h 43mDelta
Mon 1/1219:10IAD - JNB
2 stops31h 05mDelta
Deal found 20/2R16 481
Wed 2/421:15JNB - BWI
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/421:20BWI - JNB
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 720
Wed 2/421:15JNB - IAD
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/422:40IAD - JNB
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 720
Thu 6/322:00JNB - DCA
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 19/318:30DCA - JNB
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2R17 071
Thu 6/322:00JNB - IAD
1 stop30h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 19/312:35IAD - JNB
1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2R17 071
Tue 18/323:55JNB - BWI
2 stops25h 01mKLM
Tue 25/315:28BWI - JNB
2 stops24h 32mKLM
Deal found 19/2R17 329
Tue 18/319:40JNB - IAD
2 stops27h 25mAir France
Tue 25/319:25IAD - JNB
2 stops32h 00mAir France
Deal found 19/2R17 458
Thu 6/319:30JNB - DCA
2 stops27h 14mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 19/316:25DCA - JNB
2 stops37h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2R17 642

Find flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customise 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

17:55-10:45

1 stop22h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/5

21:40-10:35

1 stop30h 55m

R16 057

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

18:50-19:15

1 stop30h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 13/4

19:46-19:40

1 stop17h 54m

R16 241

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

23:55-19:43

2 stops25h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 25/3

13:59-19:00

1 stop23h 01m

R16 315

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 22/5

17:25-21:20

1 stop21h 55m

R16 407

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 30/4

21:40-3:55

2 stops24h 15m

R16 554

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

21:15-19:35

1 stop28h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 30/4

21:20-7:00

1 stop27h 40m

R16 720

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

21:15-15:50

1 stop24h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 30/4

22:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R16 720

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

22:00-15:25

1 stop24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 19/3

18:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

R17 071

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

22:00-21:31

1 stop30h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 19/3

12:35-18:35

1 stop24h 00m

R17 071

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

23:55-18:56

2 stops25h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 25/3

15:28-22:00

2 stops24h 32m

R17 329

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

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 return flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg 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 to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of R815). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 266). 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 Johannesburg 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 21 February 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 1 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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

    Currently priced at R16 057, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R16 241 and R16 407, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. for 13% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. are Qatar Airways (R9 752), Egyptair (R11 909), and British Airways (R15 522).

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

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  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?

    London travellers tend to visit Russell Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Tower Bridge more than anywhere else. Russell Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Tower Bridge can be visited by traveling about 23,5 km, 25,2 km, and 26,6 km respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their stopover in London can hire a car from London Heathrow for about R694 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. flights?

  • 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 holiday 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of R815). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 266). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 280AverageR16 104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 452AverageR17 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 751AverageR17 601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 250AverageR16 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 456AverageR19 287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 709AverageR19 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 918AverageR20 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 928AverageR19 416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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