OR Tambo

$464+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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WAS — JNB
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$886
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$464
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,081
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Johannesburg OR Tambo flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Johannesburg OR Tambo
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Johannesburg OR Tambo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 5/131:30 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/255:55 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$886
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/35:40 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop33h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 5/189:15 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop28h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$925
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/149:20 pmBWI - JNB
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 5/219:15 pmJNB - BWI
1 stop28h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$925
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/89:40 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 5/172:30 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/15$928
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 9/1210:05 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/229:50 amJNB - IAD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/16$973
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 10/179:00 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops47h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 10/251:55 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$975
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/29:25 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/512:20 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$992
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 8/3012:00 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgyptair
Sun 9/149:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop37h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 4/17$996
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2411:00 amIAD - JNB
1 stop24h 30mJetBlue
Sat 11/112:45 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop26h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 4/16$998
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 11/66:05 amDCA - JNB
2 stops35h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 11/135:00 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops24h 22mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,006
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 9/206:17 amBWI - JNB
2 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/307:35 pmJNB - BWI
2 stops31h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,073
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2610:15 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops29h 05mSWISS
Mon 9/157:35 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop26h 40mSWISS
Deal found 4/17$1,088

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

1:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop39h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/25

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 50m

$886

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

5:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

9:15 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$925

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/14

9:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/21

9:15 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$925

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

9:40 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/17

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$928

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/12

10:05 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/23

9:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$973

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

11:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/14

1:55 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$989

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/30

12:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

9:45 pm-5:10 am

1 stop37h 25m

$996

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/1

6:25 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

5:00 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops31h 07m

$1,033

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

8:33 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops37h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

5:00 pm-7:39 pm

2 stops32h 39m

$1,039

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/20

6:17 am-5:45 pm

2 stops29h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

7:35 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops31h 57m

$1,073

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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 Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 Washington, D.C.-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Washington, D.C.-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 77 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 OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on September 22, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and SWISS from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $886. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $925, and Ethiopian Air, from $928. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Egyptair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $464. Users have also found prices from $504 and $592 on Qatar Airways and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 OR Tambo.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$785Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$826Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$841Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$903Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$926Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$954Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$959Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$966Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$1,077Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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