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$444+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Johannesburg

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WAS — JNB
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg are usually found in November or February, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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$922
(oojo)

One-way from

$444
(oojo)

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December

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November

Average price

$1,080
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 21, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/2510:25 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 25mTurkish Airlines
dom. 3/305:55 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$922
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/288:30 pmBWI - JNB
1 stop30h 50mAmerican Airlines
dom. 3/167:25 pmJNB - BWI
1 stop30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$950
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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. 2/2710:00 amIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
mar. 3/112:35 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/19$953
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jue. 5/19:05 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop37h 05mQatar Airways
dom. 5/111:35 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$961
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/2810:10 pmDCA - JNB
2 stops29h 10mAmerican Airlines
dom. 3/167:25 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops27h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$965
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/1312:00 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgyptair
dom. 9/289:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop37h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 1/21$967
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mié. 3/56:09 amDCA - JNB
2 stops26h 51mKenya Airways
mar. 3/111:15 amJNB - DCA
2 stops46h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/21$995
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/305:45 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
jue. 2/610:00 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop20h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$998
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mar. 1/284:05 pmDCA - JNB
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
mar. 2/410:00 pmJNB - DCA
1 stop19h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$998
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mar. 1/2810:05 amBWI - JNB
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
mar. 2/410:00 pmJNB - BWI
2 stops29h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,002
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/226:30 amDCA - JNB
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
vie. 3/2812:10 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops28h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,006
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/167:35 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/241:15 amJNB - IAD
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,011

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg 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 enero 21, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 3/11

3:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 3/22

7:05 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$921

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 2/28

8:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 3/16

7:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$950

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 2/27

10:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/11

2:35 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 25m

$953

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 5/1

9:05 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/11

1:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$961

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 3/5

6:09 am-4:00 pm

2 stops26h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/11

1:15 am-6:00 pm

2 stops46h 45m

$995

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 2/13

6:10 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/18

10:00 pm-10:31 am

1 stop19h 31m

$998

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 3/22

6:30 am-4:15 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 3/27

1:15 am-10:32 am

2 stops39h 17m

$1,006

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 2/16

7:35 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/24

1:15 am-11:25 am

2 stops41h 10m

$1,011

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 2/20

8:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 2/27

7:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,020

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 2/19

10:35 am-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/4

1:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,040

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 WAS to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on April 7, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated enero 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $922 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Ethiopian Air, starting at $950 and $953 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Egyptair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $444. Turkish Airlines flights start at $479 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $485 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Baltimore/Washington - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

    Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg flights have a layover in Newark most often. Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg flights stop in Addis Ababa the next most.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Newark?

    If you're on a layover in Newark and looking for things to do, consider visiting New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 550 Broad Street, or Stanley Theater. Those on a layover in Newark interested in visiting New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 550 Broad Street, or Stanley Theater can do so by traveling 3.0 mi, 3.1 mi, and 4.4 mi, respectively from Newark. Those on a layover in Newark in need of a rental car can book one at Newark for about $61.

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

    Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Addis Ababa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg 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 Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg. 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$785Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$826Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$840Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$903Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$952Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$954Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$966Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$966Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$1,067Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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