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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. from R10 136

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
Jan 8 — Jan 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or November, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 9 December 2025.

Thu 11/1222:00JNB - BWI
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 17/220:35BWI - JNB
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12R14 822
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - IAD
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 27/118:20IAD - JNB
1 stop33h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12R14 822
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - IAD
1 stop20h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/117:38IAD - JNB
1 stop17h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12R15 026
Fri 19/129:50JNB - IAD
1 stop30h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 28/114:35IAD - JNB
1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12R15 077
Fri 12/1222:00JNB - BWI
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 17/220:35BWI - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12R15 298
Wed 17/1219:35JNB - IAD
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 30/121:45IAD - JNB
1 stop29h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12R15 298
Wed 17/1219:35JNB - IAD
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 23/117:46IAD - JNB
2 stops33h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12R15 383
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - IAD
1 stop20h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 27/112:40IAD - JNB
2 stops37h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12R15 400
Mon 22/1222:00JNB - DCA
2 stops25h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1218:26DCA - JNB
2 stops30h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12R15 502
Tue 16/1219:35JNB - IAD
2 stops27h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 24/121:45IAD - JNB
1 stop26h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12R15 518
Tue 16/1219:35JNB - IAD
2 stops27h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 27/117:05IAD - JNB
2 stops34h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12R15 603
Mon 15/1223:50JNB - IAD
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Fri 23/122:20IAD - JNB
1 stop27h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/12R15 620

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 9 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 245

One-way from

R10 136

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 622
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/2-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 290 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 636 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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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Return

Price

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:10-19:20

1 stop31h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 29/3

13:20-10:35

1 stop39h 15m

R14 500

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

22:00-19:55

1 stop28h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 25/1

21:45-10:25

1 stop29h 40m

R14 822

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

19:35-19:55

1 stop31h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 30/1

21:45-10:25

1 stop29h 40m

R14 822

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

14:30-8:00

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 29/3

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

R15 009

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

20:15-19:45

2 stops30h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/2

16:15-7:05

2 stops31h 50m

R15 060

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:35-18:45

1 stop30h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 29/1

20:35-10:25

1 stop30h 50m

R15 077

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

19:35-17:08

2 stops28h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 28/1

18:34-7:35

2 stops30h 01m

R15 111

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

22:00-18:45

1 stop27h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/2

20:35-10:25

1 stop30h 50m

R15 179

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

19:35-18:45

1 stop30h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 28/2

20:35-7:35

1 stop28h 00m

R15 179

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:35-18:45

1 stop30h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/2

20:35-10:25

1 stop30h 50m

R15 179

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 return flight from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is 44 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of R9 185). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 654). 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 9 December 2025.

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

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

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

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

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

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 186.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-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 stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 49m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-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 Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.

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 9 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
675 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 089 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
903 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 571 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in 24h 30m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, British Airways, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Washington, D.C. is about 13084 km. 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?

    Etihad Airways, at R13 563, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines. 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?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R8 015 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R8 665 and Emirates from R12 391 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is Johannesburg OR Tambo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Baltimore/Washington.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. that have stopovers, most of them stop in London. Addis Ababa follows London in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. flights.

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

    London travellers tend to visit Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square more than anywhere else. Travellers on a stopover London can visit Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square, by traveling 16,2 km, 19,6 km, and 23,5 km, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their stopover in London can hire a car from London Heathrow for about R476 per day.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. flights have a stopover in Doha the least frequently.

  • 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 holiday 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 R9 185). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 654). 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 OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 10 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR9 148AverageR16 818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 563AverageR14 555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 982AverageR16 142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 020AverageR14 634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 606AverageR17 301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 704AverageR18 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR14 963AverageR20 834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 362AverageR16 066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 634AverageR17 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 228AverageR18 129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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