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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. from R9 296

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
Sep 9 — Sep 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 August 2026.

Mon 21/914:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Mon 28/921:20 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 7/8R14 886
Fri 25/914:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Wed 30/921:20 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 6/8R14 934
Mon 7/914:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Sun 20/910:55 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 7/8R14 951
Fri 18/922:50 -
2 stops26h 40m
Fri 25/910:55 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 8/8R15 015
Wed 23/914:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Wed 30/921:20 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 9/8R15 031
Fri 23/1022:50 -
2 stops26h 40m
Mon 2/1110:00 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 10/8R15 144
Mon 7/920:15 -
1 stop29h 00m
Sun 20/919:34 -
1 stop18h 06m
Deal found 7/8R15 160
Wed 28/1022:50 -
2 stops40h 10m
Mon 2/1120:50 -
2 stops33h 15m
Deal found 10/8R15 208
Tue 6/1020:15 -
2 stops30h 24m
Wed 21/1012:26 -
1 stop25h 14m
Deal found 6/8R15 305
Mon 21/920:15 -
2 stops32h 44m
Mon 28/912:26 -
1 stop25h 14m
Deal found 9/8R15 434
Sun 20/922:00 -
2 stops42h 30m
Sun 27/99:09 -
2 stops27h 21m
Deal found 6/8R15 547
Sun 20/922:00 -
1 stop29h 59m
Sun 27/914:59 -
1 stop21h 31m
Deal found 6/8R15 547

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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 886

One-way from

R9 296

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R17 528
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/9-28/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 41h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R18 269 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 514 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 10 August 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

20:15-19:15

1 stop29h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/9

12:26-19:40

1 stop25h 14m

R15 160

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

20:15-22:59

2 stops32h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 28/9

12:26-19:40

1 stop25h 14m

R15 434

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

22:00-22:59

1 stop30h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 27/9

17:50-18:30

1 stop18h 40m

R15 547

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

22:00-17:43

2 stops25h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 23/10

9:09-18:30

2 stops27h 21m

R15 676

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

21:55-17:29

2 stops25h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 23/10

12:27-19:40

2 stops25h 13m

R16 014

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

21:40-17:10

2 stops26h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/11

12:35-8:20

2 stops36h 45m

R16 207

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

21:40-17:40

1 stop27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/1

18:55-10:05

1 stop32h 10m

R16 320

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:15-19:15

1 stop29h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 15/2

19:50-8:20

2 stops29h 30m

R16 320

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

15:15-11:33

2 stops26h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/5

22:35-9:15

1 stop28h 40m

R16 707

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

20:15-22:59

2 stops32h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 28/9

12:26-22:25

2 stops27h 59m

R16 723

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of R14 306). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R18 865). 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 for a return flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between R15 176 and R20 670 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 886 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 21–Sept 28).

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg 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 10 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C., such as Qatar Airways,United Airlines, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 100 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 502 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 023 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 155 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.

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.?

    For as low as R16 014, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Washington, D.C. from Johannesburg in 25h 34m. Johannesburg and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 13047 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at R12 870, Etihad Airways will fly you from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R13 141 and R13 288, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Baltimore/Washington or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C..

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of R14 306). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R18 865). 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 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 10 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR8 681AverageR16 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 870AverageR13 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 288AverageR13 841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 400AverageR15 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 445AverageR14 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 819AverageR16 187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 246AverageR18 784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR14 901AverageR15 691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 233AverageR17 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 281AverageR16 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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